Social Workers, Rise!

This week is part 2 of our conversation with NASW President Mildred “Mit” C. Joyner, DPS, MSW, BSW, LCSW. In Part 2 of this conversation with National Association of Social Workers (NASW) President, Mitt C. Joyner we discuss what’s next for Social Work in 2022. We talk about social justice, advocacy, ethical obligation for self care, boundaries, and salaries. Stay until the end when she shares how...

In Part 1 of this conversation we talk about all levels of Social Work and get personal with the president of NASW, Mitt Joyner. She has a wealth of Social Work expertise and insights including where we have been, our struggles, and what’s next for Social Work in 2022. We talk about social justice, advocacy, ethical obligation for self care, boundaries, and salaries. Subscribe and listen to Part 2...

This week we are evaluating where we are in the social work industry - including students and new professionals. In addition, and arguably most importantly, how can you position yourself for success in 2022? Research mentioned in this episode:CSW Spring 2021 Pulse Survey   https://www.cswe.org/getattachment/Research-Statistics/CSWE_Spring-2021-Pulse-Survey_Brief.pdf.aspx Findings from 3 Years...

Yes, Travel Social Work is a real thing and we are going to hear all about it in this episode with our guest Angela Thompson, LICSW. The best and worst parts, even how to get started!  Ms. Angela Thompson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Substance Abuse Professional. For over 5 years Ms. Thompson has successfully worked as a Travel Medical Social Worker in various healthcare se...

Do you have student loans and work in a government (state schools, CPS, APS, etc) or non-profit 501-C3 setting?  Then you need to know these updates about the exciting updates with Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. It's about time but they are finally making this right.  Listen in to learn about the Limited Temporary Waiver, how to qualify even if you were denied in the past, and how...

Breathing is POWERFUL. Seriously, this episode had a few blow-my-mind moments. This week we are speaking with Emily Bunting about using breathwork for focus and for processing trauma. This is just one small part of her larger expertise of teaching social workers and helpers to embody self-care for ongoing wellness.   Here is more about Emily in her own words...  I worked in social work for 15 year...

Nicole Liloia is a business strategist and social worker who helps women entrepreneurs build bigger businesses through multiple income streams so that they can make more money without being glued to their computer 24/7. Nicole’s first business was a counseling private practice but she quickly added in new online income streams so that she could travel more while still running her business. She got...

In this episode we hear the Unheard Narrative of Childhood Sexual Assault from Samantha Leonard who is a survivor of grooming. Samantha Leonard Carter is an accomplished author, researcher and storyteller who speaks on the topics of protecting communities, empowering survivors and learning to use empathy as a tool to heal. Her dream is to spend her life uniting people and to make the world a more...

As a therapist, Virginia Cruse was becoming frustrated with the rumors her clients heard about PTSD that kept them from getting better.  Why did so many of them believe that PTSD had no cure?  That they couldn’t have PTSD because they were not in direct combat?  That they didn’t “deserve” to have PTSD, or didn’t “deserve” to get better?  The answer hit a nerve with Cruse: no one had taken the time...

This week we are talking about School Social Work with Jocelyn Sailor, LCSW.  We will be answering your most frequently asked questions (according to IG) including what a day in the life is like, what is the most rewarding and challenging part about school social work, and about how she started the School Social Work Solutions Academic planner! Jocelyn Sailor, LCSW is a licensed clinical soci...

Let's talk about Vicarious Trauma when working with clients; What is it? and what are ways clinicians can cope with it, especially through clinical supervision. Dysheka Bibbs, LCSW, LCAS, LISW-CP, CCS, National TF-CBT therapist is a national Trauma Focus-Cognitive Behavioral therapist, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist,  a Certified Clinical Superviso...

Today we are talking about the Commercialization of Mental Health, the good and bad about what this means for private practice, and how you can get hired with a small private practice.  Jessica, Founder and Clinical Director for Ajana Therapy & Clinical Services she specializes in working with professionals who are struggling with symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transiti...

If your first thought was, "I don't have a lot of money so I wont worry about this right now." This is especially important for you! Let’s be real, Social Workers are great at emotions, but not exactly known for being great at numbers and finances - for better or worse. We are not taught about finances in school and we don’t know what we don’t know. No judgement here! I’m with you. In this episode...

In this episode we are taking you behind the scenes as a medical social worker. I'm Answering all of your top questions including: What types of medical social work are there? What training or degrees do I need? What is the hardest part? How is the pay? What is a typical day like as a medical social worker? What do I do if i'm feeling overwhelmed or burnt out? More Medical Social Work Skills: http...

Did you know we have social workers in the federal government?? No? Me either until I met this amazing social worker! This episode we sit with Brenda Flores who reveals her diverse social work background, what she did to go from CPS worker to working with the federal government with Department of Homeland Security. What does a social worker do with Homeland Security? She talks about her role, how...

Have you ever wondered, Where do I start with establishing my personal brand?  Shara Ruffin, LCSW, C-SWHC, BC-TMH breaks down her story and how she flipped her struggles into her strengths. She shares her personal story of struggle, triumph, and what it took for her to pass the clinical licensing test after multiple attempts. She shares how she used her story as the starting point for her per...

Is your hustle mentality still working for you or do you need a mindset shift? We are diving into this and talking about ways to utilize your resources to make your next career move. Whether you are a new grad or a seasoned professional, there are gems in here for you!  RESOURCES NEW: Clinical Supervisor Directory; launching soon! Join the interest list so you get all the updates on joining!...

Today we are talking with Savine who is a Burnout coach for social workers. Connect with Saveen, LCSW @saveen_youmatter⁣ ⁣ Get into her Workshop: Get Off The Burnout Hamster-Wheel And Generate More Energy & Time For Themselves, Especially If They Have An Insanely High Workload⁣ ⁣ https://webinar.saveen-apply.com/s/EgthFO⁣ RESOURCES NEW: Clinical Supervisor Directory; launching soon! Join the i...

How do we form our identity? What are some issues that you experience as a bi-racial person that others may not know about? How can we support our children who are bi-racial or who feel like they look different from their peers? We will talk about all of this and more with Chioma Moronu, LCSW, 200RYT; Listen in to learn more! Some of my favorite quotes from this episode: "Being bi-racial and mixed...

Have you ever considered what a LCSW in business can do? Me too! Which is why this week we speak with Alicia Dominguez, LCSW, MBA who is a USC and UCI alumni. She shares about how she decided to pursue her MBA, what the process was like, and how business has many similarities and overlap with social work (it's probably more than you think)! My favorite wisdom nugget she dropped; How to translate s...

We all know most social work jobs don't pay what we deserve, especially straight out of grad school. This is why so many of us need to know how else can we utilize our skills to make a living while making an impact.  New grads, seasoned professionals, and yes, even current students listen in to this unorthodox conversation with Tiffany Tait, LCSW millionaire through multiple streams of income with...

This week we are talking with Justin aka, @ThatSocialWorkerJay about Social Work salaries, burnout, the hustling lifestyle, and manifestation. In this episode we give shout outs to Tiffany Tait @unorthodox_group (30 minutes) and Kim Young @dopeblacksocialworker (at 33:34) Also be sure to stick around to the end, we share how to simply start your own company and make money in ethical ways with what...

We are talking with a student loan forgiveness expert. Can you really get your loan forgiven? What ways will they disqualify you? Listen in for all the details! Public Service Loan Forgiveness Support (PSLF) Facebook group (Private/28K Members) is at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1334669819967470 Subreddit community (Public/8K members) is at https://www.reddit.com/r/PSLF/ Email SocialWorkersRise...

In this second episode we are talking about how Amanda Rowan, LCSW and founder of Therapist Development Center (TDC) dealt with imposter syndrome. She gives us her confidence boosting tips, and what she has coming up next for the Therapist Development Center. Links Referenced: Pacific Gestalt Institute:  http://www.gestalttherapy.org/ The Vow - HBO documentary https://www.hbo.com/the-vow Conn...

This is the first of a 2-part series with Amanda Rowan with the Therapist Development Center (TDC). You will hear about her own bad therapist, 6 months she spent in South America, and how she went from pre-med to Social Work instead. In order to get closer to her goals, she had strategic jobs which allowed her to get close to competitors to learn the industry. being a better person. She gives some...