Social Workers, Rise!

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Let’s Talk About Sex... Sex Therapy May 04, 2020

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This week we sit down with Damon Holzum, LCSW a social worker, therapist, and entrepreneur based out of Los Angeles, California. He tells his story going from corporate America to sex therapist. We talk about his work as a therapist and also his “day job” with families in South LA, which is an area with high poverty rates and majority is minorities who have traditionally been underserved. We talk about the awkwardness of talking about sex but why we should and how he instigates this ad part of his assessment while working with families. He even reveals his own story of coming out and how we can support LGBTQ youth. It’s definitely a juicy episode! Let’s get out of our comfort zone and talk about sex! Connect with Damon on his website: https://www.damonholzum.com Facebook and Instagram @DamonHolzum Coping Through Crisis virtual event: CopingThroughCrisis.eventbrite.com Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook @SocialWorkersRise If you love the show, please help us out by taking 2 minutes to write a review and giving us a 5 star rating where you listen to your podcast.

Title Protection - Let's get it! Apr 21, 2020

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In this episode, Maria Aguerre-De Sosa, MSW, LCSW and I talk about how she knew she was meant to be a social worker everything title protection for social workers!

Why do we not have it yet?

What are the barriers?

What are we doing to get it done?

What can you do to help?

This is a movement and we need every single social worker to advocate for our amazing profession!

Maria a dialysis social worker in central Florida, graduate of University of Central Florida, and also the creator of the explosive new group, "Social Workers for Title Protection USA" on Facebook. Her background was first in sociology until she found she was a made to be a Social Worker! She explains the difference between the two areas of study and further emphasizes why social workers need title protection.

Connect with Maria on Facebook in her group, "Social Workers for Title Protection USA" (please answer the screening questions)!

You can also find her as "The Social Work Advocate" where she shares amazing stories of fellow social workers in our world!

Connect with me on Instagram and Facebook @SocialWorkersRise

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Suicide: What you DIDN’T learn in grad school. Apr 13, 2020

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This episode we sit down with Mike Crum, Marine veteran and MSW, who conducts powerful suicide trainings to organizations who service military and law enforcement. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ He gives insight into the suicidal mind, talks about how else we can help people who express suicidal ideation, and dealing with our own inner conflict about suicide. We also discuss his time in the Marines and how this has given him valuable skills that help him in social work. We also talk about stigma against veterans.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ If you want to have more knowledge about helping people with suicidal ideation and vets, then this is the episode for you! ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Also, if you or someone you love is considering suicide please reach out for help at the National Suicide Hotline 1 (800) 273-8255⁣ ⁣ ⁣ You can reach our guest, Mike Crum, Marine veteran and MSW at mike@centerforsuicideawareness.org⁣ ⁣ ⁣ “Take ownership. Take extreme ownership. Don't make excuses. Don't blame any other person or any other thing. Get control of your ego. Don't hide your delicate pride from the truth. Take ownership of everything in your world, the good and the bad. Take ownership of your mistakes. Take ownership of your shortfalls. Take ownership of your problems. And then take ownership of your solutions that will get those problems solved. Take ownership of your mission. Take ownership of your job, of your team, of your future, and take ownership of your life. And lead."⁣ -Jocko Willink⁣ ⁣ ⁣ Follow up on IG and our Facebook page @SocialWorkersRise

Goals! 3 Things you need to Know to accomplish your Dream Apr 09, 2020

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As a social worker I always had an extra big passion for macro work. I have always dreamt of serving large amounts of people and giving back more than one at a time with my own organization. I didn’t know how what where or who I just knew that was my dream! It was what lit me up, got me excited and passionate! But I let these stories in my head and from other people get in my head and stop me from doing anything or even trying.

My dream started to become reality when I learned these 3 things within myself and I know they are true for you too.

You and I are just getting started!

I’m launching my first-ever workshop for medical social workers who want to increase their confidence in empowering patients when documenting their end of life wishes. Having POLST conversations with patients and families can be stressful, anxiety producing, and awkward.

We will discuss how to approach this conversation and the basics of the POLST form.

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What you MUST know about Vicarious Trauma Mar 30, 2020

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This week I sat down with Lesly Rodriguez to explore about her very personal story of vicarious trauma. How her work environment was traumatic, how she knew it was happening, and her journey to overcome it. She shares exactly what it looks like, gives real stories of her work with people who have mental illness, and actionable things you can do now if this is also your experience and to help someone. This is a must-know for every competent social worker. We must know how to identify vicarious trauma, work through it, and help others through this experience too. Connect with Lesly on LinkedIn! click this link 👉🏼👉🏼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesly-rodriguez-msw-acsw-76b5a583 Follow Social Workers, Rise! on Instagram @SocialWorkersRise Here’s some suggestions for more reading: Secondary traumatic stress and vicarious trauma: A validational study Sharon Rae Jenkins, Stephanie Baird Journal of Traumatic Stress: Official Publication of The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies 15 (5), 423-432, 2002 Vicarious traumatization: implications for the mental health of health workers? Rachel Sabin-Farrell, Graham Turpin Clinical psychology review 23 (3), 449-480, 2003

What we need to know about the need for connection and relationships Mar 25, 2020

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In this episode I talk about our human need for relationships and physical touch, why hugs make up healthy, and powerful ways to increase our connection without actually touching each other. What are you doing to increase your relationships? Tell me on Instagram @SocialWorkersRise Links referenced in show: Benefits of Hugs https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unified-theory-happiness/201406/4-benefits-hugs-mind-and-body Loneliness epidemic in America https://www.cigna.com/about-us/newsroom/studies-and-reports/loneliness-epidemic-america

We are made for times like this! Mar 17, 2020

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The world is really struggling right now, in every system- health, mental, emotional, financial. I talk about my own struggles through uncertainty and how I overcame this A-hole called Anxiety. We need to remember, What makes social workers made for time like these? What skills do we already have that can help so many people? How can we use this challenge to be better and maximize our strengths? I’d love to hear from you! Find me on Instagram @SocialWorkersRise

How Coronavirus is forcing us to be better Mar 10, 2020

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How is Coronavirus making us better? What CAN we control when we may feel so out of control? During this episode I look at Coronavirus from a macro perspective, how it’s impacting our society, and 5 actionable steps we can do today to manage fear for our clients as well as ourselves. Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19 (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/coping.html NASW https://www.socialworkers.org/practice/infectious-diseases/coronavirus Taking Care of your Behavioral Health: Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation during an infectious disease outbreak (SAMHSA) https://store.samhsa.gov/system/files/sma14-4894.pdf Helping Children Cope During and After a Disaster https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/helping-children-cope.html Stay Connected with me on Instagram @SocialWorkersRise

Advocacy, creating change and entrepreneurship as social workers Mar 02, 2020

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This week we talk with Shauntia White, founder of YSocialWork. She puts a giant mirror to the face of the industry and talks about how YSocialWork intends to create social, racial, and environmental change in social work, one county/city at a time. We love social work and talk about so many areas of opportunities to improve! She shares her true personal story about the inspiration for YSocialWork and lastly her tips for entrepreneurship as a social worker. So much valuable information in 60 minutes! Find Shauntia at: www.YSocialWork.org Instagram: @IGYSocialWork @SocialWorkersRise

Social Work Snapshot - where we’re going and why we need to go together Feb 26, 2020

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This week we inspire and explore what’s on the horizon for social work as an industry. What specific areas are growing the fastest? What are the strengths and challenges of social work in the coming years? We talk Grand Challenges for Social Work and why we all need a world wide community of social workers. Info referenced in the podcast: Bureau of Labor and Statistics: www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/mobile/social-workers.htm Social Work salaries in cities: www.glassdoor.com/salaries Grand Challenges of Social Work Grandchallengesofsocialwork.org Find me on Instagram @SocialWorkersRise

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