Social work doesn’t follow a straight line, it’s often what we call a squiggly career. Along the way, there are challenges, shiny distractions, and moments of doubt. But there are also incredible rewards.

In this episode, Ashton and I reflect on:

• The hardest parts of working as Accredited Mental Health Social Workers
• The risks of chasing every new training or modality
• Why having a clear thread or anchor point matters
• Common misconceptions about AMHSW accreditation
• The role of hobbies, creativity, and connection outside of work
• The great things that keep us engaged in this profession

🎧 Tune in to hear the lessons we’ve learned and the joys we’ve found along the way.

Resources

Listen to the previous episodes in this series:

• Why we became social workers (and why we stayed)
• How our social work practice has grown
• The careers we built that our younger selves wouldn’t believe
• The moments self-doubt almost stopped us

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Reflect, plan, and take your next step with confidence.