The Social Work Bubble Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Social Work Bubble Podcast! In this episode, we go into some helpful tips for adjusting to life post-grad, and how to move through the many challenges that can come with this transitional period! Share your thoughts & perspective in the comments and FOLLOW the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Social Work Bubble Podcast! In this episode, I share my takeaways & reflections on what needs to DESPERATELY change in community mental health, especially now that I've been working in private practice for a month now. Share your thoughts & perspective in the comments and FOLLOW the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Social Work Bubble Podcast! In this episode, I share my thoughts on life coaches and motivational speakers, including my issues and frustrations with more well known people in this area! *Please note: I think Life Coaches can be very helpful. This is NOT about all life coaches, but just the ones that behave the way I describe here. Do you have feedback, more informa...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Social Work Bubble Podcast! In this episode, I share my story of why and how I left my job in outpatient mental health clinic to join a private practice in NYC. We dive into everything from my job search process, why I left community mental health, and my process in terminating with clients! Do you have feedback, more information and resources, or just want to add t...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Social Work Bubble Podcast! In this episode, I share my story of licensure in NYS, and how I was able to pass on the first attempt. My study resources and strategies are all here to help you move through your own licensing journey! *Mild Disclaimer: I was slightly scattered during this episode, so if you need clarity or more information, please comment to contact me...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Social Work Bubble Podcast! Today, we dive into the last month at work, and how I moved through 10 million different crises, insurmountable stress, and trying to prevent burnout through it all. Talking all things crisis management, coping skills, and stress. Do you have feedback, more information and resources, or just want to add to the conversation? Leave it in th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Social Work Bubble Podcast! Today, I talk about what documentation looks like for me in outpatient mental health & how I've learned to get on top of it so it's no longer overwhelming! Do you have feedback, more information and resources, or just want to add to the conversation? Leave it in the comments & share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with yo...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Social Work Bubble Podcast! Today, I want to take time to talk about my recent experience with getting burned out working in community mental health, and how my healing journey is going. Do you have feedback, more information and resources, or just want to add to the conversation? Leave it in the comments & share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social w...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Social Work Bubble Podcast! Today, I want to take time to reflect on some important moments in my (short) social work career including turning points and best client interactions. In honor of the closing of Social Work Month, I want to dive into everything wonderful about this field. :) Do you have feedback, more information and resources, or just want to add to the...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Social Work Bubble Podcast! Today we talk about getting your MSW and EVERYTHING social work grad school including: MSW pathways, picking a grad school, internships & managing the insane workload! Do you have feedback, more information and resources, or just want to add to the conversation? Leave it in the comments & share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Social Work Bubble Podcast! Today we talk about high caseloads that social work is known for, stress, burnout, and MANY ways to cope and respond to these issues in the social work and mental health field! Do you have feedback, more information and resources, or just want to add to the conversation? Leave it in the comments & share The Social Work Bubble Podcast...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Social Work Bubble Podcast! Today we dive into using trauma-informed care in direct practice and beyond, while using a case study of a teen with severe PTSD to break down how trauma-informed care can be so effective! Do you have feedback, more information and resources, or just want to add to the conversation? Leave it in the comments & share The Social Work Bub...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Social Work Bubble Podcast! Today I talk about using the popular new game, Among Us, in play teletherapy sessions with kids! We also talk about why play therapy is important and effective & how to be creative with play therapy tools as the pandemic continues. Do you have feedback, more information and resources, or just want to add to the conversation? Leave it...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Social Work Bubble Podcast! Today we dive into boundaries as social worker to prevent burnout and stay sane in this world! Do you have feedback, more information and resources, or just want to add to the conversation? Leave it in the comments & share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends! Support the show (http://paypal.me/lauraseswanson...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Social Work Bubble Podcast! Today, we're talking about a child client I had in outpatient mental health treatment, and how the therapeutic relationship could have been terminated in a better way! If you can relate, share your story in the comments! Thank you for listening! For More Things Social Work & Therapy: ·       Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/t...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Social Work Bubble Podcast! Today, we're talking about my undergrad internship in a Child Advocacy Center, and what my experience and takeaways were in working with child survivors of sexual abuse and trafficking, family members, law enforcement, and offenders of abuse. It's some heavy discussion today, so please self care as needed. For More Things Social...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Social Work Bubble Podcast! Today, we're talking about the first phase of the social work foundation - The Planned Change Process. We'll discuss intake and engagement, even with the most difficult clients, to set the tone for a great and effective therapeutic relationship! Do you have feedback, more information and resources, or just want to add to the con...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Social Work Bubble Podcast! Today, we're talking about what it looks like to be an introvert in the world of social work and mental health, and if introverts can be successful and effective therapists! We also dive into how you can take care of yourself as an introvert in this field, with practical tools and tips! Do you have feedback, more information and reso...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Social Work Bubble Podcast! Today, we are talking about Imposter Syndrome...Many struggle with it, and the impact can limit your potential as a social worker and therapist. Here, we dive into what Imposter Syndrome looks like in everyday life, as well as how to overcome it so that you can be the best social worker you can be! Do you have feedback, more information a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Social Work Bubble Podcast! In today's episode, we dive into what it's like working in mental health and social services, as a person who is also working through mental health concerns or a diagnosis. Social workers and therapists are not immune to trauma, depression, anxiety, and every other mental health diagnosis and struggle. So how do these things imp...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Social Work Bubble Podcast! In today's episode, we are talking about all things field placement and field education. If you are a BSW or MSW student, this is the space for you to obtain some tips and wisdom from myself (a soon-to-be MSW grad). I truly hope you can take away some key points on field education and what it entails. Do you have feedback, more infor...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The Social Work Bubble Podcast! Today, we dive into the essence of social work and what it looks like during a pandemic. Covering theories surrounding crises and crisis intervention work, and how we can apply these models to a pandemic response. We also talk about how a social worker can DO social work on micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Do you have feedback, more inform...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to The Social Work Bubble Podcast! Today we have a shorter discussion on recent changes brought about by COVID-19, as well as various adjustments that occur when working from home & conducting teletherapy remotely. As an MSW student, I also talk briefly about the impact this pandemic has had on social work education, and the recent CSWE decision to decrease requir...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Social Work Bubble podcast, we dive into the meaning of vicarious traumatization versus burnout, as well as effective ways to prevent again traumatization within the social work field. We also discuss practical and real strategies for self care and mental health care.  Please let us know your self care tips & how you prevent traumatization within the soc...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 3 of The Social Work Bubble Podcast where we dive a little deeper into what makes a good social worker, and what personal qualities people considering social work should and should not have. Let me know your thoughts below and get the conversation started on what makes social workers so amazing! For More Things Social Work & Therapy: ·       Etsy Shop: https...