Laura Swanson, LCSW is a therapist in Central New York, and began The Social Work Bubble to create more conversations and community around social work! The podcast is meant as a resource for those interested or in the field, and dives into clinical practice, intervention, ethics, case studies, and licensing, MSW programs, and everything in between! Use this as a space to build community with fellow social workers so we can all thrive in this wonderful field!
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Ep. 83 The Social Work Interstate Licensure Compact 101
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we dive into the latest developments and overview of the Social Work Interstate Licensure Compact, what this entails and pros/cons for social workers! Laura Swanson, LCSW is a New York based therapist that began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community and a hub of helpful …
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Ep. 82 Dual Relationships in CPS, Getting into Admin, & Imposter Syndrome
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are diving into conundrums faced by fellow social workers and providing insight on their dilemmas on Reddit, including a CPS worker having a child in class with a former client, transitioning from direct work to administration, and not feeling confident after starting at a new job…
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Ep. 81 NASW Sucks, Changing Careers & Setting Boundaries in Social Work
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are diving into conundrums faced by fellow social workers and providing insight on their dilemmas - From not seeing the point of the NASW, considering what other career they could have, and releasing the emotional burdens of social work. Laura Swanson, LCSW is a New York based the…
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Ep. 80 Embracing AI & VR in Therapy ft. Amity Cooper
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Amity Cooper, Therapreneur to dive into how therapists can reject fear & lean into using AI and VR to support their practice! Amity Cooper is a seasoned entrepreneur, trained mental health professional, and entrepreneurial coach. For over 20 years, Amity has run a va…
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Ep. 79 Making Money in Social Work! ft. Teddy Nguyen
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Teddy Nguyen, a social worker & financial coach to dive into the widely held negative beliefs about money that social workers hold & to get into strategies to support financial wellbeing! Teddy Nguyen is a Texas-based social worker and Financial Coach. He brought his…
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Ep. 78 How Social Work School Needs to Change! ft. Emma Yeager, MSW
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Emma Yeager, a recent MSW graduate to dive into her experiences with social work education, gaps in our education, feeling unprepared, and how we can better support social work student interns! Emma Yeager recently graduated with her Masters of Social Work (MSW) and …
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Ep. 77 Coworker Bullying & Overwhelming First Days in Social Work
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, Laura reviews a prompt from the Anti-Burnout Card Deck on mindful eating during the work day, and gives advice to fellow social workers experiencing bullying from a coworker and being overwhelmed with their first job post-grad. Laura Swanson, LCSW is a New York based therapist that b…
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, Laura shares her recent experience studying & passing the ASWB's LCSW exam! Stay tuned for information on the application process & fees, tools I used to study, and what's next as an LCSW! Laura Swanson, LCSW is a New York based therapist that began The Social Work Bubble in order to…
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Ep. 75 Social Workers In it For the Money & Wearing Expensive Items
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we get into a mindfulness prompt from the Anti-Burnout card deck, and diving into Redditors issues with public opinions on social workers and money, and if it's okay for us to wear expensive items. Laura Swanson, LMSW is a New York based therapist that began The Social Work Bubble in…
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Ep. 74 The Basics of Cognitive Behavior Therapy
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we get into cognitive behavior therapy, one of favorite modalities! I talk all about the cognitive triangle and specific ways we can support clients in changing thoughts and behaviors. A great framework to see if you'd be interested in pursuing more training, or getting to know some …
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Ep. 73 Good Supervision: What is it & Why It's Important! ft. Francesca Sternfeld
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Francesca Sternfeld, LSCW, SIFI, to dive into all things supervision! Francesca shares her incredible passion & insight into supervision, including the importance of it, skills supervisors can use, how students can use it to evolve in their work and more! Francesca S…
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🔒 SWB+ Ep. 6 Giving Advice to Fellow Social Workers on r/socialwork & r/therapists
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we dive into Reddit forums r/social work and r/therapists to give advice to other professionals on leaving the field, starting a private practice, and staying present and engaged with telehealth sessions. We also do a mindfulness prompt from the Anti-Burnout C…
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Ep. 72 How to Keep Growing as a Social Worker, EFT Tapping & Other Learnings
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by me, myself, and I, diving into strategies I've learned post-burnout to keep growing as a social worker, having passion for the field again, some interventions I've learned about, and going over a prompt from the Anti-Burnout Card Deck. Laura Swanson, LMSW is a New Yo…
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Ep. 71 The World of School Social Work Coaching ft. Jocelyn Sailor
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Jocelyn Sailor, LCSW and District Social Work Coach. Jocelyn shares her journey in social work, describes the ins and outs of her role as a school social work coach, effective interventions, collaboration skills, and highlights the planners & resources she offers at …
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Ep. 70 Entering Private Practice & Latinx Mental Health ft. Andrea Rodriguez
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Andrea Rodriguez, LMHC! She talks about leaving the nonprofit world to enter private practice, including how to make that decision and navigating starting a business. Andrea also highlights some mental health struggles for Latinx people - important considerations for…
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Ep. 69 The Ins & Outs of Transplant & LVAD Social Work ft. Beats By Social Work Podcast
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by the hosts of the Beats by Social Work Podcast, Tiffany & Kristin, to dive into the essential and interesting world of transplant & LVAD social work. We get into a typical day, the power of advocacy, biggest challenges, essential skills & more! Tiffany Coco is an LCSW…
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Ep. 68 Supporting Others During Life's Hardships ft. Jordan Arogeti of SupportNow
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by the co-founder and CEO of SupportNow, Jordan Arogeti. Jordan details her journey to starting SupportNow, and online registry to offer money, meals, errands, and more to those experiencing some of life's most difficult moments. We also touch on how social workers are …
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Ep. 67 The Essential Skills of Cognitive Rehab ft. Liz Ramdas
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Liz Ramdas, a social worker that has found passion in cognitive rehab work! Liz discusses actual skills all social workers can use, the importance of screening for brain injury & shines light on this essential social work role that is often overlooked. Liz Ramdas, MS…
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Ep. 66 Healing Adoption Wounds & Finding Family ft. Julie McGue
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Julie McGue, a domestic adoptee and author. Julie shares her experience as she processed adoption, search for birth family, and the social workers that supported her along the way! Julie Ryan McGue is an American writer, a domestic adoptee, and an identical twin. In …
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🔒 SWB+ Ep. 5 A chat about not feeling fulfilled, social justice, burnout prevention, and saying "I don't know"
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Ep. 65 Getting Out of Debt for the Social Worker ft. Taylor G., LCSW
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Taylor, the creator of Social Work to Wealth, giving us some tips and insight into her own journey paying off debt and building wealth, and how fellow social workers can do the same! Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and personal finance blogger at Social W…
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Ep. 64 Changing Paths: Child Protection to Hospital Social Work ft. Anna Webster
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Anna Webster, a hospital social worker that details her experience as a rural child protection worker, considering an MSW, and transitioning to hospital social work. An incredible journey that shows the importance of self care and being open and flexible in your own …
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Ep. 63 Social Work with Refugees at the Southern US Border ft. Rosio Mancera
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Rosio Mancera, a social worker that supports refugees crossing the US Southern Border. We have a great conversation on this work, the intricate balance in social work, and disproving myths about refugees. Rosio Mancera, ACSW graduated from the University of Southern …
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🔒 SWB+ Ep. 4 Top Tips for Building Rapport & NEW Segments!
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Ep. 62 Refugee Social Work in Indonesia ft. Elizabeth Hutajulu
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Elizabeth, an incredible social worker from Indonesia, where she works to support refugees through this stressful transitional period. A great episode where we get insight into the highs & lows of this work! Elizabeth Hutajulu is a social worker from Indonesia workin…
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Ep. 61 Therapists Having Therapists & Prioritizing Our Own Mental Health ft. Nechoma Eckhaus
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Nechoma Eckhaus, LMSW to have an open & honest conversation about the reality for therapists that struggle with their own mental health & how we can seriously take care of ourselves in this field! Nechoma Eckhaus, LMSW resides in New York and is currently working tow…
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🔒 SWB+ Ep. 3 Sloth Philosophy Book Review & SMART New Year Resolutions
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Ep. 60 The Power of Abolition Work with Incarcerated Girls ft. Angela Montijo
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Angela Montijo, LMSW, talking all about their work with incarcerated girls including the challenges, working within an oppressive system, and using an abolition framework! An essential listen for all social workers! Angela Montijo, LMSW, PPSC (she/they, ella/elle), a…
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Ep. 59 Changing Internalized Stigma in Mental Health Professionals ft. Naziat Hassan-Ahmed
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Naziat Hassan-Ahmed, LMHC, LPC, NCC, to dive into the world of internalized stigma in fellow professionals, how this shows up, & how to best support those doing the work! Naziat Hassan, LMHC, LPC, NCC (she/her/hers) a Bangladeshi-American, Muslim woman living in Quee…
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Ep. 58 The Therapeutic Power of Yoga & Dancing in Session ft. Amalia Sirica
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Amalia Sirica, LCSW, getting into how we can integrate dance & yoga into therapy sessions, and why this can be such a valuable and powerful practice! Amalia Sirica is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a yoga teacher. She has spent the last ten years working in de…
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Ep. 57 Fighting for Ourselves: Unionizing in Social Work ft. Shantel Mayris-Scott
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Shantel Mayris-Scott, an amazing NY based social worker that empowers us to unionize as social workers! Shantel Mayris-Scott is a Brooklyn native, first generation Panamanian-American, Licensed Master Social Worker and Christian thought leader. She is the founder of …
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Ep. 56 Healing from Perfectionism, Codependency, Self-neglect & Shame ft. Danielle Branche-Brown
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Danielle Branche-Brown, LMFT & Branches of Life founder, to get into how fellow therapists & social workers can heal perfectionism and codependency. Danielle also challenges listeners to leave self-neglect and the cycle of shame behind for a better & more fulfilling …
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Ep. 55 The Ups & Downs of School Social Work in Utah ft. Lainy Barrick
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Lainy Barrick, a school social worker in Utah! We dive into her experience in school social work, including how to navigate this unique position, and the nuance of this work in Utah! Lainy Barrick has been a school social worker for 5 years for middle and high school…
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Ep. 54 Inside the Mind of a Clinical Director & the Value of Cultural Competence ft. Diana Beltran
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Diana Beltran, LCSW, who gets into all things clinical social work, including being a director, her own journey to becoming a director, the importance of supporting Latino communities in clinical work, and the ins and outs of this job! Diana Beltran is a licensed cli…
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Ep. 53 Having a Diagnosis as a Social Worker & Coping with Client Loss ft. Karina Montes De Oca
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Karina Montes De Oca to dive into her journey in social work including navigating her MSW, non-social work roles, coping with client loss, and managing social work while have a mental health diagnosis. Karina Montes De Oca is currently a Health Navigation Supervisor …
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🔒 SWB+ Ep. 2 Self Disclosure & Rapport, LCSW Prep, Missing Clients & Self Care
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text On this episode of SWB+, we have a chit chat to catch up while I'm still on maternity leave, talking about getting more comfortable with self disclosure to build rapport, prepping for my clinical licensure, missing my clients, and self care! Laura Swanson, LMSW is a New York based therapist that began The Soci…
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Ep. 52 Life as a South African Child Protection Social Worker ft. Brittany Jardien
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Ep. 51 Navigating Grad School, Licensure & Nontraditional Social Work! ft. Iriel Nunnery, MSW
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Iriel Nunnery, MSW who will be speaking on navigating grad school and post-MSW life, prepping for licensure, and working in nontraditional social work settings! Iriel Nunnery is a Master of Social Work with a specialization in Children & Youth Services graduate from …
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Ep. 50 Know Your Worth: Build Your Brand & Position Yourself as an Asset! ft. Harleny Vasquez, LMSW
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Harleny Vasquez, LMSW, who gets into all things social work careers including building your brand as a social worker, positioning yourself as an asset & more! You'll definitely walk away feeling energized & ready to level up! Harleny Vasquez, LMSW is a First-Generati…
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Ep. 49 Navigating the Highs & Lows of School Social Work ft. Carleigh Baker
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Carleigh Baker, a school social worker who will be talking all about the unique role school social workers have, how to build rapport and build the social worker's reputation, navigating relationships with admin & teachers & EVERYTHING in between! Carleigh Baker is a…
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🔒 SWB+ Ep. 1 Introducing Bonus Episodes & How a Therapist Preps for Maternity Leave
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text On this first episode of SWB+, we get into what to expect from these new bonus episodes, as well as my experience as a therapist preparing to go on maternity leave and navigating that at my work and with my clients! Laura Swanson, LMSW is a New York based therapist that began The Social Work Bubble in order to…
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Ep. 48 A Seasoned Social Worker's Guide to Self Care ft. Basiliso Moreno, LMSW
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Basiliso Moreno, LMSW to dive into his own journey of resilience throughout his life, including his social work journey, and how this led him to develop integral self care strategies! Basiliso (Bas) Moreno is a Licensed Masters Level Social Worker and a Certified Sch…
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Ep. 47 A Social Worker's Journey of Recovering from Burnout & Building Empathy ft. Tessa Mason, MSW
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Tessa Mason, MSW to dive into her role as a school social worker recovering from burnout, including navigating the stigma and shame that comes with that, and how social workers can build & keep empathy! Tessa Mason is a 26 year old social worker with her MSW, and is …
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Ep. 46 Social Determinants of Health & The Power of Advocacy with ft. Eyesha Shaikh
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Eyesha Shaikh to dive into the social determinants of health with vulnerable populations & how social workers can use advocacy to support these clients! Eyesha Shaikh is currently pursuing her Masters in Social Work at George Mason University. She has a variety of ex…
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Ep. 45 How Social Workers Can Take Control to Prevent Burnout! ft. Marissa McKool, MPH
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Marissa McKool, MPH to talk all about social worker burnout & how we can take control of our experience to set boundaries, reframe self care, and get more rest! Marissa McKool, MPH is a former public health leader turned rest coach for women in public health. She hel…
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Ep. 44 The True Impact of Women's Reproductive Health on Mental Health ft. Natalie Gutierrez, LMSW
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we are joined by Natalie Gutierrez, LMSW to talk all about women's reproductive health, including Natalie's own journey with PCOS, and how social workers can be mindful of this in practice! Natalie Gutierrez is a Licensed Master Level Social Worker in NY State (LMSW). She graduated f…
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Ep. 43 Changing Trauma Treatment with the Family Safe Model! ft. Sanctuary for Families Clinical Team
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we join the Sanctuary for Families Clinical Team to dive into their approach to trauma treatment using the Family Safe Model, an incredible model that integrates the whole family unit into trauma treatment! Listen in for some ideas you can bring to your work! The guests today include…
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Ep. 42 A Day in the Life of a Therapist & Finding Balance
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we get into what a day looks like for therapist in both outpatient mental health and private practice, as well as how you can find balance as a therapist! A great overview for those considering the clinical social work route! If you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow t…
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Ep. 41 Suicide Assessment & Safety Planning with Laura Swanson, LMSW
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, Laura gives an overview of screening for suicide risk as social workers, as well as safety planning, client examples and when to refer to higher level of care. A must-listen for understanding assessment & planning! *Disclaimer: This is a VERY general overview of suicide risk assessme…
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Ep. 40 Using Yoga in Social Work! ft. Farah Reynoso
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Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, our guest, Farah Reynoso, shares her use of yoga in therapy and social work sessions, the benefits of yoga and mindfulness, and beginning steps for incorporating this into practice! Farah is an MSW Student and certified Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher! You can keep up with her social wo…
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