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How to Totally Ace Your LMSW Exam May 06, 2021

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Passing the LMSW exam can be a critical step in advancing your career, on this episode we walk through study tips, understanding the exam, and two helpful acronyms to unpack some of the situational questions.

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Women’s Mental Health and the PMHC Apr 22, 2021

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Do you have the privilege or an interest in working with the women’s health population? This episode is for you! On this episode we cover the statistics, differential diagnosis, screening and what is and how do you get the PMHC credential.

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10 Tips for Successful Fundraising Apr 08, 2021

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2020 was a challenging year for all, including the social and nonprofit sector. Fundraising strategies had to be reimagined, reorganized, and reinvented. We have learned a lot in a short period of time, and in this episode we share with you our top 10 tips and ideas to kick off and grow your fundraising efforts.

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An Easy Depression Busting Skill for You and Clients Mar 25, 2021

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When we or our clients get depressed or anxious, we often stop doing things that we enjoy. In this episode, we go over a depression reducing intervention to start the cycle of positive activities.

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Transitioning from Clinical to Macro SW: Where can I start? Mar 11, 2021

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One of the best things about Social Work is the flexibility and wide range of fields we can be a part of, especially since our skills are transferable and adaptable to new practices. If you are looking to make the jump from clinical to macro, here are five tips that might help for a smooth transition.

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How to Choose the Best Trainings and CEUs Feb 25, 2021

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We all have to get CEUs and have a commitment to continued learning, but how do you choose between the $50 and $500 training? Which ones will benefit you the most in the long run? What is certification and why is it important? All these questions and more are answered in this episode.

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2020 Season One Finale: Dumpster fire edition Dec 30, 2020

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We know that 2020 has been a very different year and it has been made better by fabulous listeners like YOU. Some of those differences may be here to stay so in this episode we highlight some of the successes and challenges we’ve seen in 2020.

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How To Have Yourself (and your clients) A Merry Little Holiday Dec 10, 2020

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Like many of us, you are also probably ready to say goodbye to 2020, but we still have a holiday season to survive. Here are some ways to take care of yourself and your clients in this season of giving and receiving.

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3 Easy Stress Management Techniques For Your Daily Life Nov 12, 2020

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We know that 2020 has been stressful and with the election and COVID, we figured everyone could use a few new ways to manage stress. On this episode we share some of our favorite grounding and anxiety management techniques that we use with ourselves, our friends, and our clients.

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Activism and Advocacy: Where can I start? Oct 29, 2020

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The social work profession is evolving, growing, and slowly but surely going back to its roots of activism and advocacy. Even in our roles as clinicians and micro practitioners, advocating for justice and equal rights for the people we serve should be at the top of our list. Words like activism and advocacy can feel overwhelming, especially when our plate is already full. The key is to find something that works for you and identify areas where you feel your skills and knowledge can make a macro impact. The important thing is to start somewhere!

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