Social Worker's Break Room

Jul 21 2022 37 ep. 32 mins 28
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A safe space where we talk about all the unspoken truths of social work and beyond!

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Diet Culture and Other Intersections of Social Work and Nutrition

Jul 21 2022 52 mins  
Send us a textSocial workers have a number of intersections that we may commonly think of when it comes to nutrition or diet like eating disorders but there are a number of different ways social workers can positively, or negatively, impact someone’s health and wellbeing when it comes to food. In this episode, we tackle some common questions and perceptions about this relationshi

Sex Therapy: What social workers should know

Jun 09 2022 55 mins  
Send us a textWhat exactly is sex therapy and why is it helpful? In this week’s episode we interview Jennifer Monninger, LCSW and AASECT certified sex therapist, to explore how sex is connected to much of the work of social workers and their clients.Support the show

Balancing Career Growth And Love: Can we do both successfully?

May 26 2022 36 mins  
Send us a textWorking on your professional growth often comes with many sacrifices, limited time with friends and family, hobbies often get tossed to the side, and the word “busy” becomes part of our daily vocabulary. In this episode, we share a few things we have learned along the way on relationships and professional growth, is it possible to have both?Support the show

Travel Social Work: How to see and serve across the country

May 12 2022 26 mins  
Send us a textDid you know that social work has a component like travel nursing? Listen to this episode to understand more about how the field of travel social work functions and how to get involved.Support the show

Art and Creativity in Social Work: Making magic happen in the classroom and the field

Apr 14 2022 43 mins  
Send us a textCreative and expressive arts can be therapeutic and help promote learning and overall wellbeing. In this week’s episode, we chat with a Licensed Social Worker on how to implement creative and innovative experiences in our professional development and with our clients.Support the show

Special Episode: Journalism around the world, cultural implications of podcasts and broadcasting

Mar 31 2022 22 mins  
Send us a textIn this week’s episode, we were invited to a conversation via Zoom to speak with journalists from around the world to help them understand a little bit about podcasting as a media platform, how we got started, and for them to share with us their experiences with journalism and media in the new millennium.Support the show

Clinical Social Work: Tips and Tricks on How to Get Your LCSW

Mar 10 2022 44 mins  
Send us a textHaving an LCSW is one of the most transformational things you can do for your career in social work but it's complicated and can seem out of reach for many. Hear from Jennifer, a LCSW and clinical supervisor, on what the journey looks like and how to make it as painless as possible. Support the show

Global Social Work: The cultures and roles of social workers around the world

Feb 23 2022 37 mins  
Send us a textWhat does social work look like around the world? What roles can we play as helping professionals in different countries? Join as we explore what it means to be a global social worker with Stacy Moreno.Support the show

Ask Us Anything: An Instagram AMA With Imelda And Jennifer, Part 2

Nov 04 2021 25 mins  
Send us a textWhat would you want to know about if you could ask us anything? We left it open, and you responded! Listen to answers about licensure, improving the field (including the scary U word), and how to cope with a hard job.Support the show

Ask Us Anything: An Instagram AMA with Imelda and Jennifer

Oct 21 2021 23 mins  
Send us a textWhat would you want to know about if you could ask us anything? We left it open, and you responded! Listen to hear stories of our early career, social work in Costa Rica and Amsterdam, and the difference between counseling and social work.Support the show