THE SOCIAL WORK RANTS PODCAST

Dr. Liam Curran is a published researcher relates to FASD (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder) and Child welfare.  He discusses what is FASD? Why are social workers are in danger and vulnerable regarding working with children with FASD symptoms.  Dr. Curran can be found on Twitter @William91691687  As I mentioned in my past episode about FASD, symptoms are very similar to ADHD and children with the FASD diagnosis are mis-diagnosed as oppostional defiant disorder.  

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Check out my 30 page poetry book, Triumph Through Pain: How to Maximize Your Full Potential During Hard Times. It's about grief, loss, anxiety, self awareness, and Financial literacy. 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6H1D3ZT 

Check the the Amazon best selling book Latinx in Social Work Volume 2.  I am a contributing author in the book.  Check out link: 

https://www.amazon.com/Latinx-Social-Work-II-communities/dp/1957058749/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=10FRHYAGAASLS&keywords=latinx%2Fe+in+social+work&qid=1664969704&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjYwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=latinx%2Fe+in+social+work%2Caps%2C74&sr=8-1# 

#socialwork #alcohol #mentalhealth

Steven Miller is a MSW student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is an advocate for male infertility.  We address the myths of what causes male infertility and discuss the toxic mascunility that exsists related to this this issue.  Steven bravely discusses his own issues with male infertility and describes the lack of research that exsists regarding this topic compared to women infertility.    Steven hosts a podcast called Miles podcast highlighting the male experience of infertility to help other men going through infertility.  Steven can be found on Instagram at @sjmiller2024  

On Sunday October 16th 12pm eastern time, come join me for #zumba. I collaborated with Puerto Rico Rise Up, a non-profit agency who had boots on the ground assisting those affected with Hurricane Fiona.  #puertorico All proceeds with go to Puerto Rico Rise Up.  Check link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-zumba-for-puerto-rico-tickets-430758328757 

I am also a contributing author to Latinx in Social Work Volume 2 the book.  It is available on Amazon in English and Spanish versions.  Grab your copy here:  https://www.amazon.com/Latinx-Social-Work-II-communities/dp/1957058749/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=10FRHYAGAASLS&keywords=latinx%2Fe+in+social+work&qid=1664969704&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjYwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=latinx%2Fe+in+social+work%2Caps%2C74&sr=8-1# 

Also grab your copy of my 30 page poetry book, Triumph Through Pain: How to Maximize Your Full Potential During Hard Times.  A #poetry book about grief, loss, anxiety, self awareness and financial literacy.  See link here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6H1D3ZT

Almost 2 months ago I started working as a social worker for HIV diagnosed adults in Delaware.  Social Work will discuss the myths about HIV.  Working with the population is one of my passions in social work.  Find your passion in this work.  

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Check out the book launch for Latinx in Social Work on October 5th.  

Check the link here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latinxe-in-social-work-volume-ii-official-book-launch-tickets-400821346437

Check out my 30 page poetry book Triumph Through Pain: How to Maximize Your Full Potential During Hard Times.  Check the link here: 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6H1D3ZT

Author of the upcoming book "Refresh: The Journey to Find Peace" book launches in October 2022, I talk to Gary "Trey" Taylor, LCSW from Virginia.  We discuss his transition into full time entrepreneurship as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist.  We discuss finding the balance of family, working, raising a new born.  We also discuss his upcoming book, Gary touches a lot of the grief and loss his has suffered in recent years and reflects on his life in social work.  You can find Gary on Instagram @Retro_gt     

Follow the Podcast on Instagram @TheSocialWorkRantsPodcast and Twitter @SocialWorkRants  The Social Work Rants Podcast has launched new merch.  Go to www.triumphthroughpain.myshopify.com for hoodies and t-shirts. 

 Check out my poetry book "Triumph Through Pain: How To Maximize Your Full Potential During Hard Times".   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6H1D3ZT 

Get your tickets for Latinx in Social Work book launch on October 5th in NYC.  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latinxe-in-social-work-volume-ii-official-book-launch-tickets-400821346437

Two years ago at the height of the pandemic I interviewed recovery advocate Tim Ryan best know from the A&E Network series "Dope Man" in 2017.  We discussed the issues people in recovery faced of not liking attending 12 step meetings on zoom for example.  (You can listen to our episode, Season 1 Episode 5-  https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/oAQ2ifbemtb )  

What I learned from Tim over 2 years later, not much as changed in terms of what he is seeing.  People are continuing to die from drug addiction.   #addiction #drugaddiction is one of my passion's related to social work. I write about addiction in the upcoming book "Latinx in Social Work Volume 2" launching October 5th.    Mr. Ryan has a book titled From Dope to Hope: A Man in Recovery which is available on Amazon.  You can follow him on his website dopetohope.com  

Check out my poetry book also on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle. "Triumph Through Pain: How to Maximize Your Full Potential During Hard Times" is a 30 page poetry book discussing grief, loss, anxiety, self awareness and financial literacy.  Click link here:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6H1D3ZT 

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This is the 100th episode of the podcast.  The host discusses the importance of self care for us social workers and mental health professionals.  The host shares his recent trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica for a family vacation for #laborday2022 weekend and the importance of detaching from phone and relaxing.

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Get a copy of my 30 page poetry book "Triumph Through Pain: How to Maximize Your Full Potential During Hard Times".  The book is about #grief #loss, #anxiety #selfawareness and #financialliteracy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6H1D3ZT 

On Sunday September 18th 12pm Eastern time I am hosting a virtual Zumba event. $5 per person.  Go to Basmoreno.com for tix.

  On October 5th, Latinx in Social Work Volume 2 the book, will be released.  A book launch party is happening in NYC.  Get your tix using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latinxe-in-social-work-volume-ii-official-book-launch-tickets-400821346437

The host shares his views about the Social Work Licensure Compact draft that was recently released.  Like everything else, there are some positives like providing telehealth services.  However there is also negatives such as needing to pass the ASWB exam and not providing clinical supervision.  The Compact is not finalized and the host encourages all social workers to read the document and provide feedback. 

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The episode is brought to you by BasCity Entertainment LLC, your home for online holistic self care for social workers and mental health professionals using poetry and Zumba.  Featuring the 30 page poetry book, "Triumph Through Pain: How to Maximize Your Full Potential During Hard Times" available in paperback and on Kindle.  Link for book https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6H1D3ZT  

Come see me at the Book Launch for Latinx In Social Work Vol 2 in NYC.  Link for event on October 5th is here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/latinxe-in-social-work-volume-ii-official-book-launch-tickets-400821346437  

Join me for Virtual Zumba class on Sunday September 18th 12pm for my Pre-birthday Celebration.  $5 per person.  Go to Basmoreno.com for tix.

The host shares his feelings on President Biden finally deciding to cancel $10k in student loan forgiveness.  It will be up to $20k if you have Pell grants.  You have to apply for the forgiveness.  It will not happen automatically.  #financialliteracy   

Follow the podcast on Instagram  @The Social Work Rants Podcast  Twitter: @Socialworkrants   

Get your copy of my 30 page poetry book "Triumph Through Pain: How To Maximize Your Full Potential During Hard Times".  It is available in paperback and on Kindle.  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6H1D3ZT

Darrell Morris, LMSW is a school social worker in the state of Oklahoma.  He is a licensed masters level social worker entering his 5th year as a school social worker.  We discuss his struggles this past school year and what he anticipates happening this coming school year.    We also discuss what states and the federal government can do to improve the education system not only for kids but for the teachers and school social workers as well.  #education #mentalhealth #schoolsocialwork  

 Thank you those who purchased my poetry book "Triumph Through Pain: How To Maximize Your Full Potential During Hard Times".  The book is available in paperback and Kindle.  

Use this link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6H1D3ZT

Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSocialWorkRantsPodcast and Twitter @SocialWorkRants