Social Workers, Rise!

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106. Assertive Communication for Social Workers Nov 07, 2022

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This week I'm talking about Assertive Communication for Social Workers - Why it's vital to your career as a Social Worker and easy to implement "Dos and Don'ts". This is for you if you find yourself feeling shy or timid among other professionals you encounter in your work.

Yes, You can hire me for training on this topic, email me at Catherine@socialworkersrise.com

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On The Edge of Life: An Introduction to Treating Suicidality

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105. Overcoming Struggles as a Mental Health Professional Oct 31, 2022

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Hear a different perspective on Mental Health in the U.S. In this episode we talk about overcoming our own struggles as mental health professionals within toxic environments, salaries, and the need for more diversity within this field. If you have ever struggled or are struggling now this will remind you that you are not alone and most importantly, you do not need to stay there!

This was in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Integration Podcast. The Behavioral Health Integration Podcast is meant to raise knowledge and awareness of the behavioral health field for those planning to enter the field and the professionals that are currently in it. Behavioral Health Integration prides itself on discussions and topics on mental health and substance abuse interventions being used as a collaborative approach to improving the lives of others.

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RISE Directory- A national directory of Clinical Supervisors who are looking to help the next generation of Clinical Social Workers GROW.

Therapist Development Center (TDC) Homepage

TDC Continuing Education Courses

On The Edge of Life: An Introduction to Treating Suicidality

Use the code SWRISE10 at checkout to receive 10% off

Horse Therapy Centre of Canada

Mention code SWRISE when you email them at office@horsetherapycanada.com for up to $700 off certification.

www.horsetherapycanada.com

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Top 10 Worldwide Social Worker's, Rise! Has been named in the Top 10 of Social Work podcasts worldwide! See the full list here.

104. Supporting Trauma Survivors of Natural Disasters Oct 26, 2022

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What are 5 Things You need to Know. This is a deeply personal episode and one that I hope can help many people in the future by equipping you as their Social Worker with a basic understanding on how to help them in the days and weeks after a disaster.

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Thank you to our SPONSORS

RISE Directory- A national directory of Clinical Supervisors who are looking to help the next generation of Clinical Social Workers GROW.

Therapist Development Center (TDC) Homepage

TDC Continuing Education Courses

On The Edge of Life: An Introduction to Treating Suicidality

Use the code SWRISE10 at checkout to receive 10% off

Horse Therapy Centre of Canada

Mention code SWRISE when you email them at office@horsetherapycanada.com for up to $700 off certification.

www.horsetherapycanada.com

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103. Corporate Social Work Oct 17, 2022

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This episode is all about Corporate Social Work jobs, pay, and how you can make the transition into this field with a background in Clinical Social Work.

About Our Guests:

The Corporate Social Work Collective is on a mission to advance Corporate Social Work as a traditional career path.

Jennifer Pelham, MSW currently works as a Senior IT Consultant / Prosci Certified Change Practitioner at a large healthcare organization. With a background in Corporate Social Work, Jennifer has experience in information technology, change management, human resources, and internal communications.

Jennifer has a Bachelor of Science in Social Work and a Masters in Social Welfare with a concentration in Macro Social Work and Leadership and lives in Voorheesville, NY with her husband and two kids. Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn.

Along with her co-founder, Michelle Rojas, Jennifer started the Corporate Social Work Collective, an organization dedicated to advancing the field of Corporate Social Work by building community, education, and advocacy.

Michelle Rojas is a Corporate Social Worker, an experienced Diversity and Inclusion leader, and cross-sector athlete with a career spanning across roles with social impact organizations, non-profits, and mission-driven companies. Michelle currently works as the Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Spring Health, an EAP working to eliminate every barrier to mental health while also building the mentally healthiest and highest performing company possible. Michelle has her Bachelors and Masters degree in Social work.

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn

Recommended Book: Dare to Lead by Brene Brown

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RISE Directory- A national directory of Clinical Supervisors who are looking to help the next generation of Clinical Social Workers GROW.

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TDC Continuing Education Courses

On The Edge of Life: An Introduction to Treating Suicidality

Use the code SWRISE10 at checkout to receive 10% off

Horse Therapy Centre of Canada

Mention code SWRISE when you email them at office@horsetherapycanada.com for up to $700 off certification.

www.horsetherapycanada.com

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Top 10 Worldwide Social Worker's, Rise! Has been named in the Top 10 of Social Work podcasts worldwide! See the full list here.

102. What If It's Not Burnout? Oct 10, 2022

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We hear so much about "Burnout" but what if you're experiencing something else? In this episode we will give an easy to understand overview into other hazards of Social Work that you need to be aware of such as Compassion fatigue, Moral injury, Burnout, Vicarious Trauma, and Secondary trauma. They may contribute to Burnout but are distinctly different.

Much of the information for this episode was found in this Journal article: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10615-021-00795-y

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Thank you to our SPONSORS

RISE Directory- A national directory of Clinical Supervisors who are looking to help the next generation of Clinical Social Workers GROW.

Therapist Development Center (TDC) Homepage

TDC Continuing Education Courses

On The Edge of Life: An Introduction to Treating Suicidality

Use the code SWRISE10 at checkout to receive 10% off

Horse Therapy Centre of Canada

Mention code SWRISE when you email them at office@horsetherapycanada.com for up to $700 off certification.

www.horsetherapycanada.com

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Top 10 Worldwide Social Worker's, Rise! Has been named in the Top 10 of Social Work podcasts worldwide! See the full list here.

101. Fired From My Dream Job Sep 26, 2022

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I was fired from my dream job. In this episode I'm revealing the story of when I was fired and why I'm so grateful that I was! I'll tell you what I learned & the Red flags of the Toxic Workplace that you need to be aware of in the field of Social Work. Lastly, I'll cover when it's time for you to move on. This episode is for anyone who has been fired, who has been made to feel like you are less than, or who are wondering, "Is it just me?"

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Thank you to our SPONSORS

RISE Directory- A national directory of Clinical Supervisors who are looking to help the next generation of Clinical Social Workers GROW.

Therapist Development Center (TDC) Homepage

TDC Continuing Education Courses

On The Edge of Life: An Introduction to Treating Suicidality

Use the code SWRISE10 at checkout to receive 10% off

Horse Therapy Centre of Canada

Mention code SWRISE when you email them at office@horsetherapycanada.com for up to $700 off certification.

www.horsetherapycanada.com

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100. Horse Therapy Sep 19, 2022

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This episode discusses the basics of Horse Therapy (aka Equine Assisted Therapy) with the founder of Horse Therapy Centre of Canada, Jessica Echeverri. We will explore what is Horse Therapy? Who does it benefit and who does it NOT benefit? How you can be a certified Equine Assisted Therapy professional, and more!

Our guest, Jessica Echeverri has had a passion for horses and helping since she was a child. She has been blessed with the opportunity to combine both of her passions to help others discover the healing powers of the horse. With 20 years of therapy experience, she leads both the Reintegration Therapy team and our Trauma-Focused Team at the Horse Therapy Centre of Canada.
Jessica is a lover of learning, she continually learns and refreshes her therapeutic skills. Jessica is a Clinical Traumatologist, Reintegrative Therapist, specialist in Anger Management & Domestic Violence, and has post-graduate diplomas & certificates in many clinical subjects and modalities, including Substance Abuse Treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).

Interested in Certification? Email office@horsetherapycanada.com and Mention code "SWRISE" for up to $700 off certification.

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Thank you to our SPONSORS

RISE Directory- A national directory of Clinical Supervisors who are looking to help the next generation of Clinical Social Workers GROW.

Therapist Development Center (TDC) Homepage

TDC Continuing Education Courses

On The Edge of Life: An Introduction to Treating Suicidality

Use the code SWRISE10 at checkout to receive 10% off

Horse Therapy Centre of Canada

Mention code SWRISE when you email them at office@horsetherapycanada.com for up to $700 off certification.

www.horsetherapycanada.com

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Top 10 Worldwide Social Worker's, Rise! Has been named in the Top 10 of Social Work podcasts worldwide! See the full list here.

99. Sport Social Work Sep 12, 2022

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Do you love sports? Do you enjoy watching them? Playing Sports? Do you have a fantasy football team? If so then listen up; Sport Social Work may be your new calling. This week we are speaking with Dr. Stacy Kratz, PhD, LCSW, CAP.

Dr. Stacy Kratz, PhD, LCSW, CAP, has been a psychotherapist and community activist since 2006. Dr. Kratz was elected to the Executive Leadership Team of the Alliance of Social Workers in Sports (ASWIS) in 2019 and is a member of the Committee on Clinical Sport Social Work and Provider Network. She also serves as co-lead for the Committee on International Sport Social Work , focusing on the power and use of sport for development as a key platform to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Her most recent publications include the first-ever chapter on Sport Social Work in the Social Workers’ Desk Reference, 4 th ed., and the first peer-reviewed journal article on the role of social work in ending human trafficking that occurs in the name of sport: Ending Human Trafficking in Sport - A Playbook for Forward Progress.

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Thank you to our SPONSORS

RISE Directory- A national directory of Clinical Supervisors who are looking to help the next generation of Clinical Social Workers GROW.

Therapist Development Center (TDC) Homepage

TDC Continuing Education Courses

On The Edge of Life: An Introduction to Treating Suicidality

Use the code SWRISE10 at checkout to receive 10% off

Horse Therapy Centre of Canada

Mention code SWRISE when you email them at office@horsetherapycanada.com for up to $700 off certification.

www.horsetherapycanada.com

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98. Why the ASWB Passing Rates Matter Sep 05, 2022

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Information in this episode is based on the 2022 Exam Pass Rate Analysis released on Aug 5, 2022.

Petition: ASWB: End Discriminatory Social Work Licensing Exams.

Our guest, Charla Cannon Yearwood (she/ her) is the Founder and Clinical Director of Connected in Community, a therapy practice in Indianapolis. Her professional work, which includes clinical services, consulting, and teaching, are all rooted in Black liberation and abolition. Her research interests include liberation based clinical mental health care and other topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Connect with Charla on Twitter @CharlaYearwood, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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Thank you to our SPONSORS

RISE Directory- A national directory of Clinical Supervisors who are looking to help the next generation of Clinical Social Workers GROW.

Therapist Development Center (TDC) Homepage

TDC Continuing Education Courses

On The Edge of Life: An Introduction to Treating Suicidality

Use the code SWRISE10 at checkout to receive 10% off

Horse Therapy Centre of Canada

Mention code SWRISE when you email them at office@horsetherapycanada.com for up to $700 off certification.

www.horsetherapycanada.com

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97. LatinX in Social Work Aug 29, 2022

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Listen in to this episode with Erica Sandoval, LCSW of LatinX in Social Work. Erica Sandoval is an award-winning mental health practitioner, speaker, executive coach, entrepreneur, podcaster, philanthropist, and author of Latinx/e in Social Work, published in both English and Spanish.

Check out the book, LatinX in Social Work (affiliate link)

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Thank you to our SPONSORS

RISE Directory- A national directory of Clinical Supervisors who are looking to help the next generation of Clinical Social Workers GROW.

Therapist Development Center (TDC) Homepage

TDC Continuing Education Courses

On The Edge of Life: An Introduction to Treating Suicidality

Use the code SWRISE10 at checkout to receive 10% off

Horse Therapy Centre of Canada

Mention code SWRISE when you email them at office@horsetherapycanada.com for up to $700 off certification.