In the broad and fast-paced field of social work, it’s critical to be aware of the latest trends and to stay current on the basics and best practices. Blogs and podcasts can be great resources as you seek to gain new ideas, pull yourself out of a rut, or freshen up your practice.
The team at Continued Social Work asked our members to share their favorite blogs and podcasts. We rounded up a few of their picks and added some of our own based on content, insight, and valuable knowledge-sharing.
Social Worker’s Break Room
Social Worker’s Break Room was born out of the need to have a safe space to discuss challenges in the field of social work. Founded by social workers Imelda Ojeda, MSW, MPA, and Jennifer Tunning, LMSW, CPG, this podcast includes personal experiences from the hosts and audience, guest interviews, trending topics, and the “unspoken truths” of social work. Click here.
Melanated Social Work
Melanated Social Work, founded by four Black and Brown therapists, was built to decolonize mental health practices by shifting the dialogue around wellness and healing in communities of color. Marvin Toliver, LCSW, Michael Grinnell, LICSW, Jesse Wiltey, LCSW, and Josh McNeil, LCSW, host the Melanated Social Work podcast, which focuses on the intersections of race, masculinity, politics, and mental health in order to destigmatize healing practices in communities of color. Click here.
The Trauma Therapist
The Trauma Therapist podcast features thought leaders in the fields of trauma, mindfulness, addiction, and yoga. Host Guy Macpherson, PhD, interviews mental health therapists about their journey and dedication to helping those who've been impacted by trauma. Click here.
On Our Sleeves
One in five children is living with a mental health disorder, with suicide the second-leading cause of death among young people. Powered by Nationwide Children’s Hospital, On Our Sleeves offers a multitude of free mental health educational resources on their website to educate families and empower advocates. Click here.
The Social Work Podcast
The Social Work Podcast provides information on all things social work, including direct practice, research, policy, education, and everything in between. Host Jonathan Singer, PhD, LCSW, explores topics relevant to social workers and everyone in helping professions. Click here.
Feeling Good
Feeling Good is for therapists and the general public and features David D. Burns, MD, author of "Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy." This podcast offers powerful new techniques to overcome depression and anxiety and develop greater joy and self-esteem. Click here.
Radical Tendencies
Nicole Steward, MSW, is a social worker and registered yoga teacher (RYT) with a focus on community engagement, public education, foster youth advocacy, and trauma-informed yoga. She discusses radical self-care on her blog and podcast and also presents courses on the topic for Continued Social Work. Click here.
Continued Learning Social Work Podcast
We would be remiss not to include our own podcast on our list of favorites, as we are quite proud of the valuable content it provides! The Continued Learning Social Work Podcast with host Benjamin T. Bencomo, DSW LISW, LCSW, brings you in-depth discussions on current clinical and professional issues in the field. Learn from candid conversations with leading experts and earn CE credits when you join Continued. Available on Spotify, Apple, and Google podcasts.