Few macro-level social workers seek licensure with the ASWB. As two soon-to-be graduates of an MSW program, Bri and Sophia discuss the various pros and cons of obtaining macro social work licensure: monetary cost, supervision, the future of the social work profession, and more. They try to answer the question: “Is the macro social work … Continue reading Macro Social Work Licensure: Is It Worth It? →

Join Sophia and Briana in a rabbit hole of social change theory! This week Bri and Sophia delve into theoretical perspectives and forms of social change regarding policing in America. They use various theories including hegemony theory, role theory, critical theories, and Friere’s theory of critical pedagogy and praxis to examine the spectrum of problem … Continue reading Theories of Problem Solving for Social Change →

Sophia and Bri chat with Justin Hodge (candidate for Washtenaw County Commissioner District 5) and Gabriela Santiago-Romero (candidate for Wayne County Commissioner District 4) about what it is like to be a social worker running for political office. They talk about how the ethical standards and values of social work align or diverge from politics … Continue reading Political Social Work – Running for Office →

Bri and Sophia have an engaging conversation with Dr. Shanna Katz Kattari, PhD, MEd, CSE, ACS (she/her/hers). Dr. Kattari an assistant professor at the University of Michigan School of Social Work, the Department of Women and Gender Studies (by courtesy), and Director of the [Sexuality|Relationships|Gender] Research Collective. A queer, White, Jewish, cisgender, disabled, chronically ill … Continue reading Galactic Intersectionality (feat. Dr. Shanna Katz Kattari) →

Welcome to the first edition of the Social Work Book Club, a mini series within the SWAH pod where Bri (she/her/hers) and Sophia (she/her/hers) discuss books, articles, speeches, movies, and more. This week: “The Ballot or the Bullet” by Malcolm X. Bri and Sophia delve into this definitive 1964 speech given in Detroit, Michigan, connecting … Continue reading “The Ballot or the Bullet” – Social Work Book Club →

Sophia & Bri sit down with Ayesha Ghazi-Edwin (she/her/hers) to talk about the role of macro social work responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ghazi Edwin currently serves as the Executive Director of American Citizens for Justice (ACJ), an Asian American civil rights organization that provides victims of discrimination with legal, social and economic resources, and advocates … Continue reading Social Work Response To COVID-19 →

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Sophia & Bri chat with MSW peer Devyn Beswick (she/her/hers) to talk about where mental health fits into the macro social work dialogue, including policy, management, master’s level classroom spaces, etc. They delve deep into boundaries, burnout, axes of identity, and conflict in social work. Sophia & Bri also … Continue reading Mental Health Awareness Month →

Welcome to Social Work As Hail! A podcast about all things macro social work. Join cohosts Bri (she/her/hers) and Sophia (she/her/hers) as they delve into the various topics of macro level social work practice.

Welcome to Social Work As Hail! A podcast about all things macro social work. Join cohosts Bri (she/her/hers) and Sophia (she/her/hers) as they delve into the various topics of macro level social work practice.