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Just A Social Worker; Celebrating Social Workers.
Just A Social Worker; Celebrating Social Workers.Episode 9 Updates on Recent EventsHi social work gang. I talked about few things in this epsiode and I want to share my notes. Please check out the following people and/or organizations that I have used to be active in my community and against things happening in my world.Heather Cox Richardson: https://www.facebook.com/heathercoxrichardson/Books to Read:Assata: An Autobiography. You can find this at your local library, Thrift Books, Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Assata-Autobiography-Shakur/dp/15565207435 Calls...
2026-02-1610 minJust A Social Worker; Celebrating Social Workers.
Just A Social Worker; Celebrating Social Workers.Episode 8-Social Work is Political with Jaxie @socialworkispoliticalThe conversation begins with an introduction to social work and the importance of political engagement within the profession. The discussion highlights the inherent political nature of social work and the impact of political decisions on social workers and their clients. The conversation covers the importance of local advocacy and its impact, the role of political engagement and moral compass, personal growth and evolution, and the significance of advocacy in social work. It emphasizes the diverse forms of advocacy and the impact of local involvement.TakeawaysSocial work is inherently politicalThe impact of political decisions...
2026-01-1348 minJust A Social Worker; Celebrating Social Workers.
Just A Social Worker; Celebrating Social Workers.Episode 7-Deconstructing Social Work with Liz Sweetbrass, LMSW-CThe conversation explores the concept of decolonization in social work and the power dynamics in therapy. It delves into the importance of understanding and addressing power dynamics in therapy, as well as the essential work of decolonization for social workers. The discussion also highlights the need for social workers to engage in their own decolonization process and the significance of returning to inherent wisdom and intuition. The conversation delves into the themes of reconnecting with identity and privilege, community engagement, mutual aid, and the impact of consumerism. It explores the loss of connection, pursuit of wealth, and the feeling...
2026-01-0935 minJust A Social Worker; Celebrating Social Workers.
Just A Social Worker; Celebrating Social Workers.Episode 6-Social Work and SafetyThe podcast episode discusses the tragic incident of a social worker's murder and the safety concerns in the social work profession. It also highlights the importance of unions for social workers and the need for structural improvements to anticipate and respond to workplace tragedies.TakeawaysSafety issues in the social work professionThe importance of unions for social workersChapters00:00 Challenges in the Social Work Profession and the Role of Unions
2026-01-0907 minJust A Social Worker; Celebrating Social Workers.
Just A Social Worker; Celebrating Social Workers.Episode 5-Social Work Under PressureThe conversation covers the restriction of access to social work education, the impact of NASW restructuring, and the targeting of the social work profession. These themes are explored in detail, highlighting the challenges and implications for social workers and the profession as a whole.TakeawaysRestriction of access to social work educationImpact of NASW restructuringChapters00:00 Targeting of Social Work Profession
2026-01-0911 minJust A Social Worker; Celebrating Social Workers.
Just A Social Worker; Celebrating Social Workers.Episode 4-Social Workers and Political ActionThe conversation explores the importance of political action for social workers and the key responsibilities they have in advocating for clients and communities. It delves into the role of policy and practice in social work, the need to protect the social work profession, and the importance of amplifying marginalized voices. Additionally, it discusses the focus on prevention and long-term solutions, fulfilling ethical responsibilities, and the collective impact of political action.TakeawaysPolitical action is essential for social workersAdvocating for clients and communities is a key responsibility of social workersChapters00:00...
2026-01-0913 minJust A Social Worker; Celebrating Social Workers.
Just A Social Worker; Celebrating Social Workers.Episode 3- with Lynne Bosma; macro social worker with Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.Welcome to Just A Social Worker Podcast episode 3 with Lynne Bosma from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and macro social workers.We dive into being a macro social worker, her experiences, the benefits and downsides of being a macro social worker as well as issues of health inequities, racism and sexism.Want to know more! Make sure you subscribe and follow the podcast.Want to learn more about Lynne? You can follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnegbosma/
2025-08-0452 minJust A Social Worker; Celebrating Social Workers.
Just A Social Worker; Celebrating Social Workers.Episode 2 with Dr. Raenece JohnsonWelcome to our first interview episode! This week I am talking to Dr. Raenece Johnson who is the president of the NASW-MI chapter, recently PhD defender and overall bad ass! Check out the episode about our talk on social work, education, access and just being silly.**Note...this podcast is not intended to be therapy or mental health treatment. It is intended for entertainment only and the opinions of the guests and hosts are not representative of the entire field of social work. If you need mental health treatment and live in the United...
2025-07-2136 minJust A Social Worker; Celebrating Social Workers.
Just A Social Worker; Celebrating Social Workers.Just A Social Work Podcast Episode 1Hi everyone! I am dropping my intro episode of Just A Social Worker podcast. I hope you love it too!Want to follow me? Check me out on Instagram @laurieeldred_eldred_lmswc_caadc or. @justasocialworkerpodcast.I would love to hear you thoughts or feedback!
2025-05-2001 minSocial Workers, Rise!
Social Workers, Rise!79. Interview with ConfidenceListen in for 5 Tips on how to Interview for a Social Work position with confidence!  Laurie Eldred, LMSW-Clinical, CAADC is a Clinical Supervisor and is responsibly for hiring and conducting interviews in a Community Mental Health setting. These tips can be used for your next interview no matter what the setting! Learn more about Laurie here:  www.justasocialworker.com www.laurieeldred.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/laurieeldred_lmsw_caadc?r=nametag Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-eldred-264896183 __________________________________ It’s Catherine here; let’s get...
2022-03-1435 min