The Social Work Bubble Podcast

Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we talk about a couple articles I read about social workers needing to be more outspoken & about a social worker that is dealing with compassion fatigue. Laura Swanson, LCSW began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community and a hub of helpful resources and support for social workers! Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work! She also owns Inner Compass Psychotherapy, a therapy and coaching practice where she uses therapy to treat attachment and childhood trauma for adults in Central New York, as well as support individuals with mindfulness coaching. Articles Social Workers Being More Outspoken"I've lost the ability to switch off"Social Work Mentorship The Social Work Neighborhood Mentoring ProgramBlock PartyIf you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends! For More Things Social Work & Therapy: Subscribe to SWB+Need a Therapist? Work with Me!InstagramFacebookYouTubeAre you a social worker or therapists interested in sharing your story on the podcast? Complete this Google Form and I'll be in touch! Support the show Support the show

Send us a text On this episode of The Social Work Bubble Podcast, we get into sides hustles that won't drain social workers, using AI to listen to sessions and write notes, finding a therapy office space & explaining our job to others. 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 resources and support for social workers! Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work! She also owns Inner Compass Psychotherapy, a therapy and coaching practice where she uses therapy to treat attachment and childhood trauma for adults in Central New York, as well as support individuals with mindfulness coaching. Reddit Posts Side HustlesFinding Office SpaceAI for NotesExplaining your job Other The Social Work Neighborhood Mentoring ProgramBlock PartyInner Compass PsychotherapyIf you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends! For More Things Social Work & Therapy: Subscribe to SWB+Need a Therapist? Work with Me!InstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestPodcastAre you a social worker or therapists interested in sharing your story on the podcast? Complete this Google Form and I'll be in touch! Support the show

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 resources and support for social workers! Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work! She also owns her private practice where she treats adults with trauma, depression, and anxiety in New York's Southern Tier. Resources https://swcompact.org/The legislative documenthttps://www.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Interstate-Licensure-Compact-for-Social-Workhttps://compacts.csg.org/compact-updates/social-work/socialworkcompact@csg.orgFAQLegislative Summit PowerPointIf you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends! For More Things Social Work & Therapy: Subscribe to SWB+Need a Therapist? Work with Me!Etsy ShopInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestPodcastAre you a social worker or therapists interested in sharing your story on the podcast? Complete this Google Form and I'll be in touch! Support the show

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! 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 resources and support for social workers! Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work! She also owns her private practice where she treats adults with trauma, depression, and anxiety in New York's Southern Tier. The Reddit Posts CPS Dual RelationshipImposter Syndrome at New JobTransition from Direct Work to AdminThe Social Work Compact https://swcompact.org/If you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends! For More Things Social Work & Therapy: Subscribe to SWB+Need a Therapist? Work with Me!Etsy ShopInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestPodcastAre you a social worker or therapists interested in sharing your story on the podcast? Complete this Google Form and I'll be in touch! Support the show

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 therapist that began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community and a hub of helpful resources and support for social workers! Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work! She is also owns her private practice where she treats adults with trauma, depression, and anxiety in New York's Southern Tier. The Reddit Posts If you could do any other job besides therapyCan we talk about the NASWWeight of the worldIf you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends! For More Things Social Work & Therapy: Subscribe to SWB+Need a Therapist? Work with Me!Etsy ShopInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestPodcastAre you a social worker or therapists interested in sharing your story on the podcast? Complete this Google Form and I'll be in touch! Support the show

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 variety of businesses, from designing handbags to making and manufacturing gourmet chocolates, which has given her the knowledge and experience to help others start and run their own businesses. Now, as a trained therapist, equine-assisted psychotherapist, and Lifebook facilitator, she is focused on empowering other mental and behavioral health professionals to serve their clients without burning themselves out by becoming what she calls “therapreneurs.” She does this through her professional development company Clinical Career Collective (C3) and her Do This First 7-Day Bootcamp by not only teaching therapreneurs how to run their own businesses, but also how to embrace new, emerging technology in this post-pandemic world so they can better help the people they serve. Amity hosted the virtual event Virtually Unlimited… The Healing Entrepreneurship Summit (with Mike Michalowicz as the keynote speaker) where she and other professionals spoke about the advantages of adapting new technologies for a modern mental health practice. A lover of travel, Amity splits her time between Denver, Colorado and San Diego, California with her husband, two kids, two horses, and their English Shepherd, Beau. Keep Up with Amity Website FacebookLinkedInDo This First BootcampLaura Swanson, LCSW is a New York based therapist that began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community and a hub of helpful resources and support for social workers! Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work! If you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends! For More Things Social Work & Therapy: Subscribe to SWB+Need a Therapist? Work with Me!Etsy ShopInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestPodcastSupport the show

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 experience working with addiction recovery, homelessness, mental health, and child welfare into the personal finance world. He sees an incredible amount of pessimism when it comes to personal money management, and his goal is to bring hope and optimism to people! He is living proof that you can do work you love AND be content with the lifestyle that fits within that income. It’s no secret that social workers aren’t “rich”, but we can still create rich lives for ourselves when we understand our money, our behaviors, and ourselves. He received his LBSW in May 2022 and is on track to complete his MSW in May 2025. Hiss full time social work role is helping teenagers and young adults transition out of foster care and into adulthood. He gets to help them dream of a future they can be excited for and outline the steps to get there, very similar to his coaching practice! Keep Up with Teddy YouTubeFacebookWebsiteLaura Swanson, LCSW is a New York based therapist that began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community and a hub of helpful resources and support for social workers! Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work! If you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends! For More Things Social Work & Therapy: Subscribe to SWB+Need a Therapist? Work with Me!Etsy ShopInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestPodcastSupport the show

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 passed her Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) exam in the state of Texas. She graduated with her Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) from Stephen F. Austin State University in December 2022 and with her MSW, specializing in Direct Practice in Mental Health and Substance Misuse, from the University of Texas-Arlington in May 2024. Having extensive experience with the hospice and state hospital setting through her BSW and MSW internships, she is passionate about furthering the education and understanding of social work, personality disorders, and adoption trauma. She loves connecting with other social workers and empowering those around her to advocate for themselves and others. Keep Up with Emma @emma.grace.yeager 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 resources and support for social workers! Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work! If you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends! For More Things Social Work & Therapy: Subscribe to SWB+Need a Therapist? Work with Me!Etsy ShopInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestPodcastSupport the show

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 began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community and a hub of helpful resources and support for social workers! Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work! Mentioned Resources Reddit Coworker Bullying PostReddit Overwhelming First Day PostGoogle Form for Podcast CollaborationAnti-Burnout Card Deck If you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends! For More Things Social Work & Therapy: Subscribe to SWB+Lincoln Square PsychotherapyEtsy ShopInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestPodcastSupport the show

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 build community and a hub of helpful resources and support for social workers! Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work! Resources Pocket PrepNYS Office of Professions Application Forms Licensing BootcampDawn Apgar Study BookIf you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends! For More Things Social Work & Therapy: Subscribe to SWB+Lincoln Square PsychotherapyEtsy ShopInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestPodcastSupport the show

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 order to build community and a hub of helpful resources and support for social workers! Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work! Reddit Threads https://www.reddit.com/r/socialwork/comments/1cby608/youre_not_in_it_for_the_money_though/https://www.reddit.com/r/socialwork/comments/1cbehvm/thoughts_on_wearing_expensive_items_to_work/Other Resources Unionizing in Social Work ft. Shantel MayrisUnionizing for Social WorkersIf you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends! For More Things Social Work & Therapy: Subscribe to SWB+Lincoln Square PsychotherapyEtsy ShopInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestPodcastSupport the show

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 basics to incorporate into your social work! Laura Swanson, LMSW is a New York based therapist that began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community and a hub of helpful resources and support for social workers! Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work! CBT Workbook for AdultsCBT Workbook for KidsThe Beck InstituteCognitive Behavior Therapy Basics and Beyond book by Judith BeckIf you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends! For More Things Social Work & Therapy: Subscribe to SWB+Lincoln Square PsychotherapyEtsy ShopInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestPodcastSupport the show

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 Sternfeld, LCSW-SIFI is a clinician, educational coordinator and outreach specialist for the Puerto Rican Family Institute in New York City. She infuses practice with insights drawn from her varied experiences in the worlds of political science, cross-cultural communication, and developmental psychology in her offerings as clinician, educator and mentor. You can reach her at fsternfeld@prfi.org If you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends! If you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends! For More Things Social Work & Therapy: Subscribe to SWB+Lincoln Square PsychotherapyEtsy ShopInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestPodcastSupport the show Support the show

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 Card Deck! Laura Swanson, LMSW is a New York based therapist that began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community and a hub of helpful resources and support for social workers! Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work! Other Resources r/socialwork postr/therapistsAnti-Burnout Card DeckIf you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends! For More Things Social Work & Therapy: Subscribe to SWB+Lincoln Square PsychotherapyEtsy ShopInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestPodcast

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 York based therapist that began The Social Work Bubble in order to build community and a hub of helpful resources and support for social workers! Her aim is to connect fellow social workers and build each other up so we can all thrive in the wonderful field of social work! If you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends! If you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends! For More Things Social Work & Therapy: Subscribe to SWB+Lincoln Square PsychotherapyEtsy ShopInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestPodcastSupport the show

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 School Social Work Solutions! Jocelyn Sailor, LCSW is a District Social Work Coach in Connecticut, and the owner of School Social Work Solutions LLC, a mental health brand that empowers, educates, and provides resources to school social workers and social work students. Jocelyn created the first planner for school social workers, The School Social Work Solutions Academic Resource Planner. The 4th installment of the School Social Work Solutions Planner released July 2024! Jocelyn empowers school social workers to position themselves to be the mental health experts in their schools by creating systems, developing boundaries and implementing radical self care. She has a passion for working with youth as she has worked in various social work roles having a positive impact on children and families for 15 years through child welfare, medical social work, private practice therapy, and school social work. @schoolsocialworksolutionshttps://schoolswsolutions.com/https://schoolswsolutions.com/blogs/news/workshophttps://schoolswsolutions.com/collections/allOther Resources DBT HouseOne Love FoundationIf you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends! For More Things Social Work & Therapy: Subscribe to SWB+Lincoln Square PsychotherapyEtsy ShopInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestPodcastSupport the show

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 all social workers & mental health providers! Andrea Rodriguez, LMHC is in private practice in upstate NY. She specializes in trauma, abuse, Latino populations, immigrant experiences, and women’s mental health. She practices in English and Spanish and teaches psychology courses at Maria College. @thedreashowPsychology Today Profilehttps://www.armentalhealthcounseling.com/If you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends! For More Things Social Work & Therapy: Subscribe to SWB+Lincoln Square PsychotherapyEtsy ShopInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestPodcastSupport the show

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 in Arizona with 18 years of social work experience, In transplant for over 10 years, specializing in living donor, lung, heart, LVAD, and VCA. Now a Social Work Education Specialist. She is also involved in several professional organizations including AST (American Society for Transplant). She is the social media chair for STSW and a member of many other organizations. Tiffany is on a crusade to elevate the field of social work. Kristin Malaer, an LCSW from Texas with 15 years of experience in social work. For the past nine years, Kristin has specialized as a heart transplant and LVAD social worker, advocating for patients facing heart failure. She's also deeply involved in professional organizations, serving as Committee Co-Chair for Social Workers in ICCAC and LVAD Social Work Committee Chair for STSW. Kristin is passionate about promoting trauma-informed care and ensuring social work has a seat at the table in healthcare. Psychology Today Profile Kristin's LinkedInBeats by Social Work Podcast @beatsbyswpodcasthttps://beatsbysw.onpodium.co/ Other Resources LVADSTSWICCAC If you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends! For More Things Social Work & Therapy: Subscribe to SWB+Lincoln Square PsychotherapyEtsy ShopInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestPodcastSupport the show

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 often the one's supporting families and creating a network of resources during these times. SupportNow was Founded in 2021 by Scott and Jordan Arogeti, out of a desire to offer support and relief to those in tough times. SupportNow is an online registry where supporters can direct their compassion in meaningful ways. @supportnow_orgsupportnow.orgIf you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends! For More Things Social Work & Therapy: Subscribe to SWB+Lincoln Square PsychotherapyEtsy ShopInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestPodcastSupport the show

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, LMSW is a former New York City school psychologist who pursued her social work degree after many years in the school system. She took an after school job completing psychometric assessments which led her to her true passion, helping clients improve their brain function and health. She now works for Neuropsychological Services of Westchester as a cognitive rehabilitation specialist and licensed master social worker. Using a unique approach of cognitive rehabilitation and psychotherapy, she supports her clients through the process of remediating their cognitive skills after surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury. She hopes that all clients reach their personal goals and become the person they want to be. To continue to follow Liz's journey, you can follow her below: @therapistlizramFor more information on cognitive rehab: https://www.nswny.com/If you enjoyed today's episode, please 'like' and follow the podcast wherever you're listening! Don't forget to share The Social Work Bubble Podcast with your social worker friends! For More Things Social Work & Therapy: Subscribe to SWB+Lincoln Square PsychotherapyEtsy ShopInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestPodcastSupport the show