Social Worker's Break Room

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we share our personal experiences taking the LMSW and LCSW exams, including what surprised us, what challenged us, and what helped us succeed. We offer practical tips, study strategies, and real talk to support you as you prepare for your own licensing prep. Whether you're just starting or getting ready to test, this episode is here to guide and encourage you.Support the show

Send us Fan MailHave 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. Support the show

Send us Fan MailSocial 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 and wellbeing when it comes to food. In this episode, we tackle some common questions and perceptions about this relationship so social workers can have a better, more ethical impact on this growing topic of interest and understanding.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhat 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.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWorking 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 we have learned along the way on relationships and professional growth, is it possible to have both?Support the show

Send us Fan MailDid 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.Support the show

Send us Fan MailCreative 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 development and with our clients.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn 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 their experiences with journalism and media in the new millennium.Support the show

Send us Fan MailHaving 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 how to make it as painless as possible.   Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhat 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.Support the show