The Clinical Social Work Journal Podcast

In this episode, we examine how social work students develop professional identity while training amid shared traumatic realities related to war and terrorism. Using reflections from Israeli third-year students during the 2023–24 war, the conversation explores competence, boundaries, resilience, and growth. Listen to Yael Hochman and Melissa Grady discuss:  “Therapists are Sometimes Leaking Contai...

This episode examines barriers to professionalizing clinical social work in Zimbabwe amid rising mental health needs. Drawing on interviews with educators, regulators, and practitioners, the discussion highlights challenges in education, regulation, cultural beliefs, and financial incentives, and explores pathways for strengthening clinical practice. Listen to Toruvinga Muzingili and Melissa Grady...

This episode explores how culturally responsive CBT and mindfulness can help prevent suicide among at-risk incarcerated individuals, a population with high rates of mental illness and limited access to mental health care. Listen to Eman Tadros and Melissa Grady discuss "Culturally Responsive CBT and Mindfulness: Minimizing Suicidality in Correctional Settings" . Connect with The Clinical S...

This episode explores psychological risk and protective factors for stress and burnout among social workers, highlighting how mindfulness-based approaches may reduce emotional exhaustion and improve personal accomplishment. In this episode Alan Maddock discusses his new article "Examining Potential Psychological Protective and Risk Factors for Stress and Burnout in Social Workers" alongsid...

Welcome to the  Clinical Social Work Journal Podcast ! This podcast interviews the author or authors about their work being published in the  Clinical Social Work Journal  and explores further its connection to clinical social work and other aspects of the profession. Thank you for joining us, and we are excited about this opportunity to share the exciting work being done in social work. Please tu...

In this episode, we dive into "Conceptualization of Empathy: Toward a Deeper Understanding for Clinical Social Work Practice" with authors Alexander and Alessi. Together, they discuss their motivations for writing this article, exploring the complexities of empathy, its affective and cognitive components, and the challenges of measuring and understanding it. They contrast empathy with rela...

Welcome to the Clinical Social Work Journal Podcast! This podcast interviews the author or authors about their work being published in the Clinical Social Work Journal and explores further its connection to clinical social work and other aspects of the profession. Thank you for joining us and we are excited about this opportunity to share the exciting work being done in social work. In this podcas...

Welcome to the Clinical Social Work Journal Podcast! This podcast interviews the author or authors about their work being published in the Clinical Social Work Journal and explores further its connection to clinical social work and other aspects of the profession. Thank you for joining us and we are excited about this opportunity to share the exciting work being done in social work. In this episod...

The Clinical Social Work Journal Podcast: Episode 9 Welcome to the Clinical Social Work Journal Podcast! This podcast interviews the author or authors about their work being published in the Clinical Social Work Journal and explores further its connection to clinical social work and other aspects of the profession. Thank you for joining us and we are excited about this opportunity to share the exc...

The Clinical Social Work Journal Podcast: Episode 8 Welcome to the Clinical Social Work Journal Podcast! This podcast interviews the author or authors about their work being published in the Clinical Social Work Journal and explores further its connection to clinical social work and other aspects of the profession. Thank you for joining us and we are excited about this opportunity to share the exc...

The Clinical Social Work Journal Podcast: Episode 7 Welcome to the Clinical Social Work Journal Podcast! This podcast interviews the author or authors about their work being published in the Clinical Social Work Journal and explores further its connection to clinical social work and other aspects of the profession. Thank you for joining us and we are excited about this opportunity to share the exc...

The Clinical Social Work Journal Podcast: Episode 6 Welcome to the Clinical Social Work Journal Podcast! This podcast interviews the author or authors about their work being published in the Clinical Social Work Journal and explores further its connection to clinical social work and other aspects of the profession. Thank you for joining us and we are excited about this opportunity to share the exc...

Welcome to the Clinical Social Work Journal Podcast! This podcast interviews the author or authors about their work being published in the Clinical Social Work Journal and explores further its connection to clinical social work and other aspects of the profession. Thank you for joining us and we are excited about this opportunity to share the exciting work being done in social work. ____ In this e...

Welcome to the Clinical Social Work Journal Podcast! This podcast interviews the author or authors about their work being published in the Clinical Social Work Journal and explores further its connection to clinical social work and other aspects of the profession. Thank you for joining us and we are excited about this opportunity to share the exciting work being done in social work. In this episod...

Welcome to the Clinical Social Work Journal Podcast! This podcast interviews the author or authors about their work being published in the Clinical Social Work Journal and explores further its connection to clinical social work and other aspects of the profession. Thank you for joining us and we are excited about this opportunity to share the exciting work being done in social work. ____ In this e...

Welcome to the Clinical Social Work Journal Podcast! This podcast interviews the author or authors about their work being published in the Clinical Social Work Journal and explores further its connection to clinical social work and other aspects of the profession. Thank you for joining us and we are excited about this opportunity to share the exciting work being done in social work. In this episod...

In this week's episode, Dr. Melissa Grady speaks with Dr. Carol Tosone as she ends her tenure as Editor in Chief of the Clinical Social Work Journal.