NASW Social Work Talks

We speak with Dr. Jill Harrington, DSW, LCSW, creator and co-editor of "Superhero Grief: The Transformative Power of Loss," which provides practical ideas for promoting healing through modern superhero stories.

Kelley Bonner, LCSW, MA, is a burnout expert and wellness advocate. Her company, Burn Bright, helps high-achieving professionals prevent burnout through mindfulness and self-care. For 15 years, Kelley has worked with individuals, groups, and organizations to provide tools to reduce stress, enhance wellness, and strengthen workplace culture.

Darryl Webster, MSW, LICSW, a long-time school social worker and author of "I Think I'm Going Crazy: Proven Strategies for Managing Stress, Overcoming Anxiety and Depression," speaks with us about dealing with stress during the pandemic and beyond.

In this episode, we speak with Matt Anderson and Gerri Matthews are social workers who use film as a way to advocate for people and causes they believe in.

George Anderson, is a is a board-certified diplomate in psychotherapy, and author of author of "Gaining Control of Ourselves," among other works.

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Elisa Nebolsine, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). She's the author of "The Grit Workbook for Kids." We speak with her about why grit and resilience are so important, and how parents and social workers can help kids develop these important skills.

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We speak with Dr. Anthony Estreet, LCSW-C, and Walter Palmer, JD, about why we need more Black male social workers, and how we can support people looking to enter the profession.

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This episode is sponsored by the University of Louisville, offering a CSWE-accredited, highly-ranked MSSW program 100% online. Learn more at louisville.edu/online.

Learn about White Ribbon VA, a campaign of the Veteran's Administration (VA) to eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence in VA health care settings and in communities.

Sharea Farmer, LCSW, has years of success in helping clients recover from anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. We speak with her about why self-care and community building are so important for Black and brown people in this time of heightened anxiety.

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Dale A. Masi, PhD, LCSW-C, CEAP, is Professor Emeritus at University of Maryland and author of "The History of Employee Assistance Programs in the United States." She talks to us about the social work roots of EAPs.

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) offer resources to help individuals address personal issues that may be affecting their work performance, health and emotional well-being.

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