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- Sep 30, 202634 min
EP 149 - Healing the Helpers
Many social workers and other helping professionals dedicate their careers to supporting others while carrying unresolved childhood trauma of their own. In this episode of Social Work Talks, NASW member Elisabeth Joy LaMotte, LICSW, speaks with social work educator and author Adam McCormick about his brand new NASW Press book, Healing the Helping Professional: The Unfinished Business of Childhood Trauma. McCormick examines how adverse childhood experiences can shape professional practice, workplace relationships, self-perception, and overall well-being. He discusses the ways unresolved trauma may influence helping professionals throughout their careers and offers insights into the healing process, emphasizing self-awareness, resilience, and personal growth. This conversation explores the importance of addressing the emotional impact of childhood trauma, not only for personal well-being, but also for sustaining an effective, ethical, and compassionate social work practice. Social workers, counselors, therapists, and other helping professionals will gain valuable perspectives on the connection between healing, professional development, and long-term career sustainability.
- Aug 21, 202651 min
EP 148 - The Movement to Build Social Work Political Power
What does it take for social workers to build political power and have a seat at the table where decisions are made? In this episode of the NASW-NY Power of Social Work Podcast, our guest Brian Romero, MSW, shares with co-hosts Gideon Mosse and Amanda Rodriguez (Pressly), NASW-NYS, insights on political engagement, advocacy, and the growing movement to strengthen social work's voice in public policy. Hear advice for emerging macro social work and social justice leaders and learn how NASW-NY PACE advances the profession through political action. Listen now and discover how to build a stronger political future for social work.
- Aug 3, 202629 min
EP 147 - Understanding Gambling Disorder and How Social Workers Can Help
As sports betting, online gambling, and prediction market apps continue to grow, so does the risk of increased gambling addiction. In this episode of Social Work Talks, experts from the University of Maryland School of Social Work and its Center for Excellence on Problem Gambling discuss the warning signs of problem gambling, what drives gambling behavior, and how social workers can help through awareness, screening, and evidence-based treatment. Hosted by NASW Senior Practice Associate for Behavioral Health Makeba Royall Guests: Paul Sacco, Ph.D., MSW, Professor at University of Maryland School of Social Work, and Kristen Beall LCSW-C, Clinical Manager at University of Maryland, Center for Excellence on Problem Gambling
- Jul 15, 202621 min
EP 146 - Anime and Adolescent Wellness: Using Modern Media to Build Rapport and Assess Sexual Risk
Anime is often viewed as harmless entertainment, but some content can include explicit sexual themes that influence adolescent development and mental health. In this episode, we explore with our guest Jermaine Wall, LCSW-S, owner of Crescent Counseling why social workers and mental health professionals should consider digital media use as part of assessment and treatment planning. Listen now and join the conversation wherever your normally listen to podcasts, or on our website: https://www.socialworkers.org/news/nasw-social-work-talks-podcast We also discuss the complex intersection of anime, sexual content, identity development, and clinical practice through a research-informed, clinically grounded perspective. Learn why digital media should be part of comprehensive psychosocial assessments, how anime and other online content can shape adolescent behavior and development, and what social workers, therapists, counselors, psychologists, and other mental health professionals should consider when assessing risk and developing treatment plans.
- Jun 5, 202652 min
EP 145 - Destigmatizing and Advocating for Communities Affected by Mental Illness
Social Work Talks sits down with NAMI New York State to discuss the growing need for stronger mental health advocacy, policy reform, and collaboration between social workers and individuals with lived experience. This episode explores efforts to address insurance prior authorizations, mental health care access, and the movement to recognize mental health as a constitutional right in New York State. Tune in for an important conversation on reducing stigma, advancing mental health equity, and strengthening support for communities statewide.
- May 29, 202644 min
EP 144 - End False Confessions Amongst Youth
Representatives from the #Right2RemainSilent: Children's Early Access to Counsel campaign join Social Work Talks to discuss groundbreaking youth justice legislation aimed at protecting young people during police interrogations. The coalition, made up of more than 150 organizations across New York State, is advocating for passage of the Youth Interrogation Bill, which would require that anyone under the age of 18 consult with an attorney before waiving their constitutional right to remain silent during law enforcement questioning. Leading the discussion is José Perez, Program Strategist at Children's Defense Fund – New York and an impacted individual dedicated to criminal justice reform and systemic change. This important conversation explores: The history and urgency behind the legislation The impact of false confessions on youth Racial inequities within the legal system Adolescent brain development and decision-making Why youth access to legal counsel matters
- May 12, 202622 min
EP 143 - What Social Workers Need to Know About the Supreme Court's Decision in Chiles v. Salazar
In this episode of Social Work Talks, we break down the Supreme Court's ruling on conversion therapy bans, free speech, and the growing debate around "talk therapy." Our host NASW Member and Social Worker Lorrie Appleton sits down with our guest NASW Deputy General Counsel Ashlee Fox, JD, MSW, who leads the National Association of Social Workers Legal Defense Fund. Learn why many experts believe this case could have far-reaching implications for professional standards, evidence-based practice, and the future of mental health care. Tune in for this important conversation every social worker should hear. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #SocialWorkTalks #SocialWork #MentalHealth #Therapy #NASW #ConversionTherapy#BehavioralHealth
- Apr 14, 202649 min
EP 142 - Beyond Burnout: Understanding Moral Injury
In this episode of Social Work Talks, we discuss Moral Injury and how it manifests in social work with Pari Thibodeau, PhD, LCSW. Pari is a licensed clinical social worker providing therapeutic interventions for adults coping with trauma at the Stress, Trauma, Adversity Research & Treatment Center at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Pari is also a doctorate-level social work researcher in the space of workforce well-being, with a special focus on the well-being and mental health of behavioral health providers. Pari examines the concept of moral injury as a metric of well-being. Our host for this conversation is NASW Staffer, Josh Klapperick, MSW. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, moral injury occurs "when individuals perpetrate, fail to prevent, or witness acts that violate their own ethical code, often leading to intense guilt, shame, and betrayal."
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