How To Social Work It

We're back for a summer episode and we're answering all the questions our listeners sent in about the social work licensing exam! Hosts Deanna A and Deanna D share their tips and tricks about when to start studying, the best test prep materials to use, what actually taking the exam itself is like, and how you know you're ready!

“A psychological phenomenon in which people are unable to internalize their accomplishments.” Imposter Syndrome, a term coined for fearing that we aren't as "good at what we do" as others think. Feeling this way? You aren't alone! Hosts Deanna A and Deanna D welcome their guest to discuss the topic, Amy Ricotta, LMSW who works as a therapist in private practice and teaches yoga on the side. They discuss their experiences with feeling like an imposter, and how they manage these normal feelings in the social work field.

Are you stressed about getting your field placement? Or do you want to learn what a field placement is? Hosts Deanna A and Deanna D teach you about field placements in the social work curriculum. They talk with Lindsey Marshall, LMSW about navigating their field placement struggles such as not getting a placement you wanted or not liking a placement as much as you thought you would, as well as the silver linings of these scenarios. They also explore Lindsey’s field placement journey and how it led to her current role as a sex therapist!

Hosts Deanna A and Deanna D discuss the difference between transference and countertransference in the social work field, share their experiences with both, and discuss how to manage these occurrences in a professional way.

Does the social work job search have you stressing? Worry no more; your job search survival guide is here! This week, hosts Deanna A and Deanna D chat with Sonia Bhansali, LCSW about the job search process. Sonia is the Associate Director at the Office of Career & Professional Development for the Silver School of Social Work at New York University. She has 13 years of experience working in New York City spanning across integrated practice areas in mental health, non-profit, and higher education. She most recently has been spearheading the creation of a career office at NYU Silver School of Social Work, and strategizing to construct ways to address racism and white supremacy structures at NYU. Together, they discuss job possibilities for new grads, overcoming feeling under-qualified, negotiating a salary, tweaking your resume, qualities to look for in a workplace, and more!

Hosts Deanna A and Deanna D welcome their third guest, Grace, who is a social worker in Community Mental Health and works as a Client Interview Specialist. They have candid discussions around self-care during a pandemic, the difference between self-care and self-pampering, and how social media plays a significant role in Covid related stress and anxiety.

Hosts Deanna A and Deanna D introduce their second guest, Erin, who is currently in graduate school for social work. After pursuing an undergraduate degree in a completely different field, she shares her experience with deciding to go into social work, how she applied to grad school, and how she is handling the coursework with a different educational background.

Hosts Deanna A and Deanna D explore micro, mezzo, and macro realms of the social work field and how they are intertwined with all social work job positions. They also introduce their first guest ever, Jamie, who will discuss their experience in the social work field and their journey through mezzo and macro social work.

Hosts Deanna A and Deanna D introduce themselves, talk about why they've created How To Social Work It and answer Social Work FAQs including, "what can a social worker do?"