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Unheard Narrative of Childhood Grooming Nov 15, 2021

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In this episode we hear the Unheard Narrative of Childhood Sexual Assault from Samantha Leonard who is a survivor of grooming. Samantha Leonard Carter is an accomplished author, researcher and storyteller who speaks on the topics of protecting communities, empowering survivors and learning to use empathy as a tool to heal. Her dream is to spend her life uniting people and to make the world a more loving place through social work and relationships. As a survivor of sexual abuse, Samantha is passionate about addressing sexual assault and the power of connecting with survivors and communities. Through the power of narrative, her book, Groomed, is a live testimonial to life after abuse and provides hope for those that feel alone. To connect with Samantha, contact her at samanthacarter0515@gmail.com on instagram samantha.csw.author Groomed: Shining a Light on the Unheard Narrative of Childhood Sexual Assault. Linked here on Amazon. "Grooming leaves traumatic scars. It is a malicious form of manipulation used especially in child molestation. It is designed to prepare victims for abuse and then shame them into secrecy." _____________________ It’s Catherine here; let’s get connected and if it feels right, check out these other amazing resources that will help you in your social work career… Follow & say “Hi” on Instagram Connect on LinkedIn RISE Directory - A national directory of Clinical Supervisors who are looking to help the next generation of Clinical Social Workers GROW. Are you a Clinical Supervisor? You're invited to join! Clinical Essentials for the Future Therapist virtual Course ______________________ Did you hear? Social Worker's, Rise! Has been named in the Top 10 of Social Work podcasts worldwide! See the full list here: https://blog.feedspot.com/social_work_podcasts/

PTSD: Facts VS Fiction Nov 08, 2021

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As a therapist, Virginia Cruse was becoming frustrated with the rumors her clients heard about PTSD that kept them from getting better. Why did so many of them believe that PTSD had no cure? That they couldn’t have PTSD because they were not in direct combat? That they didn’t “deserve” to have PTSD, or didn’t “deserve” to get better? The answer hit a nerve with Cruse: no one had taken the time to explain PTSD to Service Members in a way that made sense. Soldiers were losing their resiliency and optimism in a culture that propagated misinformation and went against the facts about PTSD, facts that are necessary to know in order to recover good mental health and salvage important relationships. Virginia Cruse, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor specializing in Military Issues and Combat-Related Trauma. She provides crisis intervention and evidence-based treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Moral Injury, Depression, Combat Operational Stress, and other diagnoses. To learn more, visit the links below: For Soldiers, Tap here to download your free Soldiers Guide Workbook Connect with Virginia Cruse, LPC: Email: militarycounselingsa@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/thesoldiersguide Website: militarycounselingsa.com Blog: http://www.thesoldiersblog.com/ Veterans and PTSD Stats mentioned in the Introduction _____________________ It’s Catherine here; let’s get connected and if it feels right, check out these other amazing resources that will help you in your social work career… Follow & say “Hi” on Instagram Connect on LinkedIn RISE Directory - A national directory of Clinical Supervisors who are looking to help the next generation of Clinical Social Workers GROW. Are you a Clinical Supervisor? You're invited to join! Clinical Essentials for the Future Therapist virtual Course ______________________ Did you hear? Social Worker's, Rise! Has been named in the Top 10 of Social Work podcasts worldwide! See the full list here: https://blog.feedspot.com/social_work_podcasts/

64. School Social Work Nov 01, 2021

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This week we are talking about School Social Work with Jocelyn Sailor, LCSW.

We will be answering your most frequently asked questions (according to IG) including what a day in the life is like, what is the most rewarding and challenging part about school social work, and about how she started the School Social Work Solutions Academic planner!

Jocelyn Sailor, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker in the states of Connecticut and Massachusetts, with over 12 years experience with at-risk children and families, school social work and psychotherapy. She has worked with elementary, middle and high school students for the past 9 years as a school social worker. Jocelyn is the owner of the first and only academic resource planner for school social workers, School Social Work Solutions - The Academic Resource Planner www.schoolswsolutions.com. Also Available electronically beginning November 3.

Jocelyn also has an Instagram platform @schoolsocialworksolutions where mental health, education and wellness intersect. Through her platform Jocelyn empowers school social workers to position themselves to be the mental health experts in their schools by creating boundaries, developing systems and implementing radical self care.

Stats from BLS mentioned in intro.

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It’s Catherine here; let’s get connected and if it feels right, check out these other amazing resources that will help you in your social work career…

Follow & say “Hi” on Instagram

Connect on LinkedIn

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

Are you a Clinical Supervisor? You're invited to join!

Clinical Essentials for the Future Therapist virtual Course

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Did you hear?

Social Worker's, Rise! Has been named in the Top 10 of Social Work podcasts worldwide! See the full list here: https://blog.feedspot.com/social_work_podcasts/

Preventing Vicarious Trauma Oct 25, 2021

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Let's talk about Vicarious Trauma when working with clients; What is it? and what are ways clinicians can cope with it, especially through clinical supervision.

Dysheka Bibbs, LCSW, LCAS, LISW-CP, CCS, National TF-CBT therapist is a national Trauma Focus-Cognitive Behavioral therapist, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, a Certified Clinical Supervisor for up and coming social workers and addition counselors who resides in both North and South Carolina. She has over 11.5 years of experiences working with children, teens, adults, couples, active duty military personal and Veterans. Dysheka specialize and is trained in trauma (sexual, physical, and PTSD). She is the proud owner and founder of Amber’s Hope Counseling and Consulting Services, as well as the host of Elevated Voices Podcast.
Connect with Dysheka:

Twitter

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Clubhouse at elevatedvoicespodcast OR

email: elevatedvoices1@gmail.com

Trauma Stats:

CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/fastfact.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fviolenceprevention%2Facestudy%2Ffastfact.html

Thomas, J. T. (2016). Adverse Childhood Experiences Among MSW Students. Journal of Teaching in Social Work. 36(3)235-255 DOI: 10.1080/08841233.20161182609.

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It’s Catherine here; let’s get connected and if it feels right, check out these other amazing resources that will help you in your social work career…

Follow & say “Hi” on Instagram

Connect on LinkedIn

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

Are you a Clinical Supervisor? You're invited to join!

Clinical Essentials for the Future Therapist virtual Course

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Did you hear?

Social Worker's, Rise! Has been named in the Top 10 of Social Work podcasts worldwide! See the full list here: https://blog.feedspot.com/social_work_podcasts/

Commercialization of Mental Health Oct 18, 2021

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Today we are talking about the Commercialization of Mental Health, the good and bad about what this means for private practice, and how you can get hired with a small private practice.

Jessica, Founder and Clinical Director for Ajana Therapy & Clinical Services she specializes in working with professionals who are struggling with symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Individuals who are trying to navigate the ups and downs of life, helping them resolve their shame, insecurities, and imposter syndrome. Additionally, she is passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ population, women’s issues, and maternal mental health.

Read her Blog: How the Commercialization of Mental Health Impacts Independent Private Practices

Connect with Jessica:

FB: https://www.facebook.com/ajanatherapy/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajanatherapy/

Twitter and Tiktok: @ajanatherapy

Facebook Group mentioned: Therapists looking to join a Group Practice!!!

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It’s Catherine here; let’s get connected and if it feels right, check out these other amazing resources that will help you in your social work career…

Follow & say “Hi” on Instagram

Connect on LinkedIn

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

Are you a Clinical Supervisor? You're invited to join!

Clinical Essentials for the Future Therapist virtual Course

Find Social Workers, Rise! ranked in the TOP 10 among the Best Social Work podcasts in the world!

Money Tips every Social Worker Needs (even if you're broke) Oct 11, 2021

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If your first thought was, "I don't have a lot of money so I wont worry about this right now." This is especially important for you! Let’s be real, Social Workers are great at emotions, but not exactly known for being great at numbers and finances - for better or worse. We are not taught about finances in school and we don’t know what we don’t know. No judgement here! I’m with you. In this episode we ask a financial advisor, what are the top 3 things we need to know about money (even if i don't have much of it)? We cover: - If I don’t have a lot of money, then why would I need a financial advisor? - How do I prioritize expenses between retirement, student loans, credit card payments, and saving for life events? - Can I get financial advice with no upfront costs? Yes, do these 3 things to be prepared: Get financially organized - get those documents out of your “junk drawer” and get your financial statements into one place. Income sources, salaries, insurance information, bank account information, loans, interest rates, health insurance, home/rental insurance, etc. Know where your money is going and be as honest as possible with yourself. Go back 3 months and categorize your expenses into separate categories. Next you want to look for and identify patterns & specific spending habits that are working and not working for you. Save for Retirement, NOW. Start small then gradually increase over time to get the most benefit from compounding interest. Alex Casella, Personal Finance Professional, has worked in the financial services industry since 2009 and over those years has recognized financial literacy needs of social workers and mental health professionals. Alex has developed a comprehensive understanding of financial services through his training and time working alongside successful advisors in the financial planning industry. Download the Empower Financial Guide: https://www.alexcasella.com/empower-guide It’s Catherine here; let’s get connected and if it feels right, check out these other amazing resources that will help you in your social work career… Follow & say “Hi” on Instagram @SocialWorkersRise Connect on LinkedIn RISE Directory; A National Directory of Clinical Supervisors is currently looking to add Clinical Supervisors in your state! Clinical Essentials for the Future Therapist virtual Course Find us ranked in the TOP 10 among the Best Social Work podcasts in the world!

60. Medical Social Work; Behind the Scenes Oct 08, 2021

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In this episode we are taking you behind the scenes as a medical social worker. I'm Answering all of your top questions including:

What types of medical social work are there?

What training or degrees do I need?

What is the hardest part?

How is the pay?

What is a typical day like as a medical social worker?

What do I do if i'm feeling overwhelmed or burnt out?

More Medical Social Work Skills: https://www.onetonline.org/link/details/21-1022.00

It’s Catherine here; let’s get connected and definitely check out these other amazing resources that will help you in your social work career

Follow & say “Hi” on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialworkersrise/

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinelcsw/

RISE Directory; A National Directory of Clinical Supervisors is currently looking to add Clinical Supervisors in your state!

Clinical Essentials for the Future Therapist virtual Course https://www.socialworkersrise.com/essentials

POLST Basics for Medical Social Workers: https://www.socialworkersrise.com/POLST

Find us ranked in the TOP 10 among the best Social Work podcasts in the world! https://blog.feedspot.com/social_work_podcasts/

Micro Practice in a Macro system; Social Work on the Federal Level Sep 23, 2021

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Did you know we have social workers in the federal government?? No? Me either until I met this amazing social worker!

This episode we sit with Brenda Flores who reveals her diverse social work background, what she did to go from CPS worker to working with the federal government with Department of Homeland Security. What does a social worker do with Homeland Security? She talks about her role, how she copes with stress, human trafficking, and gives her personal tips on what you can do to help advance your career further.

Brenda Flores is a Victim Assistance Specialist with Homeland Security Investigations who partners with law enforcement agencies and non-governmental organizations to assist victims of federal crimes. After spending over a decade working in the child welfare and immigration arena for local child protective services, the federal administration for children and families, and citizenship and immigration services, Brenda has experienced the crisis’s, challenges, and triumphs of those needing the most help. It is not how well you master the theory and textbooks. It is how well you connect with those you are serving and communicate your understanding and empathy back to them. Brenda has spoken at various conferences and has participated in numerous local, state and federal work groups dealing with issues ranging from child welfare to human trafficking and immigration. Brenda holds a PhD in Social Policy & Research and an MSW from Loma Linda University.

Here are her tips for you to advance your career as a new Social Worker:

“Take advantage of all the opportunities you have. If you have the time, go to it.”

“Look around and see what needs are not being addressed and what are realistic ways for you to become involved?”

“Don’t be afraid to ask or inquire further. Ask, always ask.”

Connect with Brenda Flores: bflores71@ymail.com

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Clinical Exam & Turning Struggles into your Brand Aug 02, 2021

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Have you ever wondered, Where do I start with establishing my personal brand? Shara Ruffin, LCSW, C-SWHC, BC-TMH breaks down her story and how she flipped her struggles into her strengths. She shares her personal story of struggle, triumph, and what it took for her to pass the clinical licensing test after multiple attempts. She shares how she used her story as the starting point for her personal brand on LinkedIn and how you can too. Be sure to follow her on all her platforms, you don't want to miss any her wisdom! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shararuffin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shara_ruffin/ ClubHouse Study Group: @Shararuffin

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Shifting the Hustle Mentality Jul 26, 2021

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Is your hustle mentality still working for you or do you need a mindset shift? We are diving into this and talking about ways to utilize your resources to make your next career move. Whether you are a new grad or a seasoned professional, there are gems in here for you!

RESOURCES

NEW: Clinical Supervisor Directory; launching soon! Join the interest list so you get all the updates on joining!Click HERE.

https://www.socialworkersrise.com/directory-interest-page

NETWORKING

CONNECT with Catherine at Social Workers, Rise! (I really do respond and am grateful to have you on this journey with me.)

Instagram@SocialWorkersRise

https://www.instagram.com/socialworkersrise/

Facebook:www.facebook.com/socialworkersrise

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinelcsw

ClubHouse (for Iphone & Andriod users): @CatherineMoore

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