
Social Worker's Break Room
A safe space where we talk about all the unspoken truths of social work and beyond!
Episodes
38 episodes
We Are Back! (and better than ever because of work/life balance)
Have you missed us? We’ve missed you. We’re excited to share some life updates that hopefully not only give you a glimpse into what we’ve been up to but also give you some actionable ways to help you find balance.
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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33:14

Diet Culture and Other Intersections of Social Work and Nutrition
Social workers have a number of intersections that we may commonly think of when it comes to nutrition or diet like eating disorders but there are a number of different ways social workers can positively, or negatively, impact someone’s health ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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52:18

Sex Therapy: What social workers should know
What exactly is sex therapy and why is it helpful? In this week’s episode we interview Jennifer Monninger, LCSW and AASECT certified sex therapist, to explore how sex is connected to much of the work of social workers and their clients.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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55:04

Balancing Career Growth And Love: Can we do both successfully?
Working on your professional growth often comes with many sacrifices, limited time with friends and family, hobbies often get tossed to the side, and the word “busy” becomes part of our daily vocabulary. In this episode, we share a few things w...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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36:59

Travel Social Work: How to see and serve across the country
Did you know that social work has a component like travel nursing? Listen to this episode to understand more about how the field of travel social work functions and how to get involved.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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26:06

Art and Creativity in Social Work: Making magic happen in the classroom and the field
Creative and expressive arts can be therapeutic and help promote learning and overall wellbeing. In this week’s episode, we chat with a Licensed Social Worker on how to implement creative and innovative experiences in our professional developme...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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43:37

Special Episode: Journalism around the world, cultural implications of podcasts and broadcasting
In this week’s episode, we were invited to a conversation via Zoom to speak with journalists from around the world to help them understand a little bit about podcasting as a media platform, how we got started, and for them to share with us thei...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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22:53

Clinical Social Work: Tips and Tricks on How to Get Your LCSW
Having an LCSW is one of the most transformational things you can do for your career in social work but it's complicated and can seem out of reach for many. Hear from Jennifer, a LCSW and clinical supervisor, on what the journey looks like and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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44:57

Global Social Work: The cultures and roles of social workers around the world
What does social work look like around the world? What roles can we play as helping professionals in different countries? Join as we explore what it means to be a global social worker with Stacy Moreno.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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37:11

Ask Us Anything: An Instagram AMA With Imelda And Jennifer, Part 2
What would you want to know about if you could ask us anything? We left it open, and you responded! Listen to answers about licensure, improving the field (including the scary U word), and how to cope with a hard job.
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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25:01

Ask Us Anything: An Instagram AMA with Imelda and Jennifer
What would you want to know about if you could ask us anything? We left it open, and you responded! Listen to hear stories of our early career, social work in Costa Rica and Amsterdam, and the difference between counseling and social work.
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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23:48

The Episode for Social Work Students: 2021 Edition
The school year is back in session and this time, with a lot less COVID and a lot more normal. Hear from your favorite social work professors as they give 5 tips to getting the most out of this school year.
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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37:19

10 Dos and Don'ts of Social Media for Social Service Professionals
We live in a digital world and whether we like it or not, our behavior online is often a reflection of how we live IRL. In this episode we share some tips we have learned along the way, both for our personal use of social media but also to set ...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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25:29

Well Staffed and Well Paid: How to Negotiate Raises and FTEs
Social service agencies are notorious for underpaying and overworking their staff, here are some tips to get what you and your peers deserve. Resources:
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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29:57

Contracts and Consulting: How do I start?
One of our most commonly asked questions is: How do I get into consulting or how did you get those contracts? Find out more today on how and where to get started in this field of social work.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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25:42

One Year Anniversary! Recap of our most popular episodes
SWBR is one year old and we are so thankful for your support! We want to celebrate this first year with you by doing a compilation of our most popular episodes! If you are fairly new to listening, this will be a great way to check out our most ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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33:10

EMDR: What is it and how does it work?
We’ve all probably heard something about EMDR, whether it be that it's the ‘gold standard’ or that it's really expensive. Today we break it down and answer the important questions about what EMDR is and how it works.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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26:57

Prevention Programs: Creating long lasting impact in communities
In our profession, we often box ourselves as either clinical or macro social workers, as if these were mutually exclusive. But what If we tell you today, that effective social workers should be a mix of both? In this episode, we talk about the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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16:53

New Graduates Survival Guide
You turned in your last research paper, received your final grades, walked with your class (or virtual) to receive your well deserved degree, and celebrated with loved ones… But now what? Venturing out in the SW field as a new professional can ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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48:26

How to Totally Ace Your LMSW Exam
Passing the LMSW exam can be a critical step in advancing your career, on this episode we walk through study tips, understanding the exam, and two helpful acronyms to unpack some of the situational questions.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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41:31

Women’s Mental Health and the PMHC
Do you have the privilege or an interest in working with the women’s health population? This episode is for you! On this episode we cover the statistics, differential diagnosis, screening and what is and how do you get the PMHC credential.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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28:58

10 Tips for Successful Fundraising
2020 was a challenging year for all, including the social and nonprofit sector. Fundraising strategies had to be reimagined, reorganized, and reinvented. We have learned a lot in a short period of time, and in this episode we share with you our...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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32:46

An Easy Depression Busting Skill for You and Clients
When we or our clients get depressed or anxious, we often stop doing things that we enjoy. In this episode, we go over a depression reducing intervention to start the cycle of positive activities.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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26:49

Transitioning from Clinical to Macro SW: Where can I start?
One of the best things about Social Work is the flexibility and wide range of fields we can be a part of, especially since our skills are transferable and adaptable to new practices. If you are looking to make the jump from clinical to macro, h...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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36:52

How to Choose the Best Trainings and CEUs
We all have to get CEUs and have a commitment to continued learning, but how do you choose between the $50 and $500 training? Which ones will benefit you the most in the long run? What is certification and why is it important? All these questio...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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24:12
