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Ask Us Anything: An Instagram AMA With Imelda And Jennifer, Part 2 Nov 04, 2021

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What 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.

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Ask Us Anything: An Instagram AMA with Imelda and Jennifer Oct 21, 2021

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What 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.

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The Episode for Social Work Students: 2021 Edition Oct 07, 2021

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The school year is back in session and this time, with a lot less COVID and a lot more normal. Hear from your favorite social work professors as they give 5 tips to getting the most out of this school year.

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10 Dos and Don'ts of Social Media for Social Service Professionals Sep 09, 2021

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We live in a digital world and whether we like it or not, our behavior online is often a reflection of how we live IRL. In this episode we share some tips we have learned along the way, both for our personal use of social media but also to set healthy boundaries when working with the community.

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Well Staffed and Well Paid: How to Negotiate Raises and FTEs Aug 26, 2021

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Social service agencies are notorious for underpaying and overworking their staff, here are some tips to get what you and your peers deserve.
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Contracts and Consulting: How do I start? Aug 12, 2021

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One of our most commonly asked questions is: How do I get into consulting or how did you get those contracts? Find out more today on how and where to get started in this field of social work.

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One Year Anniversary! Recap of our most popular episodes Jul 29, 2021

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SWBR is one year old and we are so thankful for your support! We want to celebrate this first year with you by doing a compilation of our most popular episodes! If you are fairly new to listening, this will be a great way to check out our most popular content.

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EMDR: What is it and how does it work? Jul 15, 2021

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We’ve all probably heard something about EMDR, whether it be that it's the ‘gold standard’ or that it's really expensive. Today we break it down and answer the important questions about what EMDR is and how it works.

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Prevention Programs: Creating long lasting impact in communities Jun 02, 2021

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In our profession, we often box ourselves as either clinical or macro social workers, as if these were mutually exclusive. But what If we tell you today, that effective social workers should be a mix of both? In this episode, we talk about the importance of addressing social issues from the source and how prevention programs create sustainable change.

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New Graduates Survival Guide May 20, 2021

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You turned in your last research paper, received your final grades, walked with your class (or virtual) to receive your well deserved degree, and celebrated with loved ones… But now what? Venturing out in the SW field as a new professional can be intimidating and a bit stressful, here we share with you some tips that have helped us along the way.

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