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I’ve admired social worker Terry Real for many years. He held an impromptu virtual meeting in mid-March 2020 and invited any practicing therapist to attend. He shared that he has been working virtually for quite a while and expressed his belief that experienced clinicians could indeed pivot from their in-person sessions in order to continue…
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For years now, there has been a dramatic shortage of therapists in the field. Waiting lists at agencies are far too long, and folks in emotional pain need to wait, sometimes for weeks or even months, to receive necessary care. What an inspiration it was to speak with Dr. Brooke Stroud, Dan Duane and Karey…
Read MoreLast week’s NYT’s article does a nice job of outlining some of the strategic advantages of using “I” statements when communicating in our intimate relationships. For example, when a romantic partner says “you never hug me” this sentence is not optimally conducive to inviting a hug. However, saying “I’ve had a horrible day and I…
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Ever since seeing Mary Cosimano MSW and her work featured in the Netflix film Fantastic Fungi, I have hoped to interview her for Social Work Talks. What a thrill it was to finally get on her busy calendar and learn more about her pioneering work in the field of psychedelic assisted psychotherapy. Check out our…
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We can all use a bright shining spark of inspiration and it was overwhelmingly joyful to find a gigantic dose of it on Thursday evening at LearnServe International’s annual gala. LearnServe International is a local non-profit organization that understands and believes in the power of young people to create necessary social change. Their programs help…
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Rachel Forbes, MSW, and Kelly Smith, DSW, collaborated to create the NASW Press publication EcoSocial Work: Environmental Practice and Advocacy. It was humbling and memorable to discuss how climate change and environmental challenges are reshaping our world. https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Social-Work-Talks-Podcast/EP108-EcoSocial-Work Rachel Forbes is an Associate Professor of the Practice of Social Work and Western Colorado MSW Program…
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I completed the level one EMDR training in 1998 and this groundbreaking way of healing has evolved deeply over time. What an honor to speak with Deany Laliotis LICSW about her monumental contributions to the development of relational EMDR therapy. Listen to Social Work Talks wherever you get your podcasts or check out the links…
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Social workers understand that change is important and necessary. During times of crisis, we can find a myriad of opportunities, especially if we are willing to adapt and pivot. This is one of many inspiring themes discussed during a wonderful conversation with Liam O’Sullivan and David Wilkerson. The authors joined me as guests of the…
Read MoreI recently had the fascinating opportunity to speak with the University of Pennsylvania School of Public Policy and Practice (SP2) researcher and professor Dr. Allison Werner-Lin about her groundbreaking research exploring the intersection of genetics and family life. The link below takes you to the National Association of Social Workers podcast, Social Work Talks, to…
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Spencer recently connected with the HuffPost to share professional opinions about Prince Harry’s decisions about his relationship with his family and his tell-all book, Spare. Here is her full commentary for this question of the month! What are your thoughts about Prince Harry’s stance on truth telling in his recently released book, Spare? Do you believe reconciliation with his family…
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