Dr. Michael Kelly, Professor of School Social Work at Loyola University, is the co-founder of the School Social Work Network (SSWNetwork). School social workers often work in silos and report a need for more support. The SSWN was created to bring SSWers together and provide vital content through the Network and sister site SchoolSocialWork.net . Over 2000 members and growing! Dr. Kelly describes the benefits to this FREE resource! Join the Network today! schoolsocialworkers.mn.co
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Another important podcast collaboration with School Social Worker Association of America (SSWAA). One of the most difficult tasks as a School Social Worker is helping children cope with grief. It is difficult, personal and vital. Heather Alden joins the podcast to discuss how school social workers can help students as they grieve. She gives insights and practice examples to help social workers understand the process. Heather is a school social worker from St. Paul, MN at Expo Elementary. Heather is the President of Midwest School Social Worker Council. MidwestSSW.org
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ReferralGPS is an ONLINE DATABASE for mental health providers! It may be one of the most initiative ideas to impact mental health providers in a long time. Amit Thaker, Founder of ReferralGPS, joins the podcast to break down this amazing new tool. The filters the online system has to search for mental health resources will exceed expectations!

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In our Fireside Chat series Ali Hearn joins the podcast! Ali Hearn is the Technical Assistance Director for Midwest PBIS Network. In this episode we dive into strategies and concepts important in establishing a positive school culture. @heyalihearn @Midwestpbis

Dr. Shanel Bishop from Indiana Wesleyan University joins the podcast to discuss the role of a school social worker from a macro perspective. We discuss the future of school social work and the nuances of our practice. Dr. Bishop joins the show in a new collaboration with SSWAA (School Social Work Association of America).

In second episode in our series "Conversation Starter" we dive into the complexity of burnout. Ali Hearn joins the podcast. Ali Hearn is the Technical Assistance Director for Midwest PBIS Network. In this short clip we discuss the impact the mental health crisis is having on educators and the system of education. @heyalihearn @Midwestpbis

In a series called "Conversation Starter", Ali Hearn joins the podcast! Ali Hearn is the Technical Assistance Director for Midwest PBIS Network. In this short clip we engage the idea of a macro school social worker and the benefits of a social worker focusing on systems in every district. @heyalihearn @midwestpbis #MacroSW

Kate Kennealy from Dominican University graduates this May with a school social work endorsement. She joins the show with special guest Erin Slusher to engage the process of interviewing in both the public education and private therapeutic day school settings. We dive into some typical interview questions and some do's/don'ts.

Rebecca Oliver, executive director of School Social Work Association of America (SSWAA) sits down with our podcast to tell us about her organization. One of SSWAA's functions is to support school social workers on a national level. However, they do much more than that and you can find out more information at SSWAA.org. You can follow SSWAA on twitter @TheSSWAA

Kourtnaye Sturgeon, Director of Education for Overdose-Lifeline joins the show to discuss the Opioid Crisis and the resources that her organization provides. Overdose-lifeline.org