The Social Work Podcast

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Join your host, Jonathan Singer, Ph.D., LCSW in an exploration of all things social work, including direct practice, human behavior in the social environment, research, policy, field work, social work education, and everything in between. Big names talking about bigger ideas. The purpose of the podcast is to present information in a user-friendly format. Although the intended audience is social workers, the information will be useful to anyone in a helping profession (including psychology, nursing, psychiatry, counseling, and education). The general public will find these episodes useful as a way of getting insight into some of the issues that social workers need to know about in order to provide professional and ethical services.

Recent Episodes
  • 1: DSM Diagnosis for Social Workers
    Jan 22, 2007 – 24:26
  • 2: Bio-psychosocial-spiritual Assessment and Mental Status Exam for Social Workers
    Jan 22, 2007 – 17:40
  • 3: Crisis Intervention and Suicide Assessment for Social Workers: Part 1
    Jan 29, 2007 – 34:31
  • 4: Crisis Intervention and Suicide Assessment for Social Workers: Part 2
    Jan 29, 2007 – 21:24
  • 5: Freudian Psychoanalysis
    Feb 5, 2007 – 20:28
  • 6: Adlerian Psychotherapy
    Feb 5, 2007 – 15:02
  • 7: Existential Therapy
    Feb 12, 2007 – 18:09
  • 8: Person-Centered Therapy
    Feb 12, 2007 – 21:44
  • 9: Gestalt Therapy
    Feb 19, 2007 – 33:30
  • 10: Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
    Feb 26, 2007 – 39:15
  • 11: Developing Treatment Plans: The Basics
    Mar 1, 2007 – 16:34
  • 12: Behavior Therapy
    Mar 12, 2007 – 41:05
  • 13: Interview with Kya Conner: Stigma and Social Work
    Mar 15, 2007 – 31:13
  • 14: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
    Mar 19, 2007 – 47:11
  • 15: Reality Therapy
    Mar 26, 2007 – 18:16
  • 16: Women in Social Work
    Apr 19, 2007 – 49:24
  • 17: What is Pathological Gambling?
    May 22, 2007 – 11:43
  • 18: Treatment of Pathological Gambling
    May 27, 2007 – 27:00
  • 19: Thinking Like a Pathological Gambler: Illusions of Control / Chance vs. Skill
    Jun 6, 2007 – 8:53
  • 20: How to Become a Nationally Certified Gambling Addictions Counselor
    Jun 11, 2007 – 27:53
  • 21: Social Networks: Interview with Dr. Lambert Maguire
    Jul 26, 2007 – 28:44
  • 22: Introduction to Grant Proposal Writing (Part I): Strategies and Writing Tips
    Aug 13, 2007 – 20:38
  • 23: Introduction to Grant Proposal Writing (Part II): The Narrative, Budget and Appendices
    Aug 20, 2007 – 27:06
  • 24: Sex Addiction: Interview with Chris Wolf
    Sep 17, 2007 – 33:33
  • 25: Results of the first Social Work Podcast Poll
    Oct 11, 2007 – 4:42
  • 26: Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Interview with Sabrina Heller, LSW
    Oct 17, 2007 – 52:12
  • 27: Family Psychoeducation: Interview with Carol Anderson, Ph.D.
    Oct 24, 2007 – 42:13
  • 28: Clinical Hypnosis (Part I): An Interview with Dr. Elizabeth Winter
    Nov 19, 2007 – 22:36
  • 29: Clinical Hypnosis (Part II): An Interview with Dr. Elizabeth Winter
    Nov 27, 2007 – 18:41
  • 30: Supervision for Social Workers
    Jan 14, 2008 – 19:32
  • 31: Phone Supervision (Part 1): Interview with Simon Feuerman and Melissa Groman
    Jan 28, 2008 – 26:48
  • 32: Phone Supervision (Part II): Interview with Simon Feuerman and Melissa Groman
    Feb 11, 2008 – 17:58
  • 33: Phone Supervision (Part III): Interview with Jody Bechtold
    Feb 18, 2008 – 15:53
  • 34: One Year Anniversary: Interview with Jonathan Singer
    Feb 18, 2008 – 29:24
  • 35: Client violence: Interview with Dr. Christina Newhill
    Mar 3, 2008 – 42:05
  • 36: Race and Social Problems: Interview with Dean Larry E. Davis
    Mar 24, 2008 – 45:17
  • 37: Social Work Research for Practitioners: Interview with Allen Rubin, Ph.D.
    Apr 14, 2008 – 27:10
  • 38: Advice For Young Social Work Investigators: Interview with Allen Rubin, Ph.D.
    Apr 28, 2008 – 24:29
  • 39: The Birth of "Rubin and Babbie" and Other Stories: Interview with Allen Rubin, Ph.D.
    May 19, 2008 – 15:31
  • 40: Psychopharmacotherapy and Social Work: Interview with Kia J. Bentley, Ph.D.
    Jun 2, 2008 – 23:21
  • 41: Best Practices and Resources for Psychopharmacotherapy: Interview with Kia J. Bentley, Ph.D.
    Jun 17, 2008 – 21:08
  • 42: Making Meaning out of Medication: Interview with Kia J. Bentley, Ph.D.
    Jun 30, 2008 – 19:54
  • Update - the Social Work Podcast is back!
    Oct 5, 2008 – 5:31
  • 43: Measurement in Clinical Practice and Research (Part I): Interview with Dr. Mary Rauktis
    Oct 6, 2008 – 34:50
  • 44: Measurement in Clinical Practice and Research (Part II): Interview with Dr. Mary Rauktis
    Oct 20, 2008 – 29:21
  • 45: Schizophrenia and Social Work: Interview with Shaun Eack, Ph.D.
    Nov 17, 2008 – 33:19
  • 46: Visual Assessment Tools: The Culturagram - Interview with Dr. Elaine Congress
    Dec 1, 2008 – 47:36
  • 47: Salary Negotiation: Interview with Cynthia Conley, Ph.D.
    Dec 8, 2008 – 15:12
  • 48: Social Work with Immigrants and Refugees: Interview with Fernando Chang-Muy, JD, and Dr. Elaine Congress
    Feb 16, 2009 – 34:17
  • 49:Social workers and depression: Interview with Mark Meier, MSW, LICSW
    Apr 13, 2009 – 34:36
Recent Reviews
  • Social Work PhD Candidate
    I love this show!
    Long-time listener here. The Social Work Podcast is an indispensable resource for social workers. The podcast helps me stay informed about innovation in the field. I learn something new in every episode. I love this show. I love assigning it for class. You’re awesome!
  • Mental Health Speaker
    I learn so much
    I am not a social worker but I am a mental health advocate and author. So I listen to learn more and this podcast never disappoints. Better yet I can share episodes that help others. So many episodes help in everyday relationships because you have a better understanding of human behavior
  • Saponation
    Great
    I’m new to the podcast and enjoying every episode so far. Having the opportunity to gain insight on other peoples experiences is truly exceptional.
  • LisaFlorida
    Forging EB Social Workers 1 podcast at a time!
    If you want to be an excellent evidence based, educated social worker with a broad scope, listen to the Social Work Podcast. Just when I feel like I am insterestd in one population, the Social Work Podcast releases another podcast that inspires me in another direction! Dr. Singer is one of the most engaging interviewers I have ever learned from and listened to. Not only does Dr. Singer have a gift at keeping his podcasts breif, and filled with evidence based practice, he also provides practical steps for attaining more information in the area of interest. Also, though an expert with a ton of experience, Dr. Singer doesn't take himself too serious! Your time will be be well spend here, while your social work skills become refined.
  • danahillyoga
    Worthy of your time
    This podcast is relevant, clear, and informed. I’ve been listening for almost a year and I wish there were more episodes!
  • Miaa Rog
    New listener
    I’m a 3rd year student for my BSW. Recommending this podcast to everyone!
  • ElimiNathan
    If you ever wanted to know about social work
    I love this show, from the Klezmer music at the beginning to the explanation of terms, history and practice within.
  • EJ from Detroit
    Like the show
    Hello, I am a social worker in Michigan, and I like the show. It has been helpful in various ways for lots of projects and professional dillemas. My issue is a lack of feminist theory, focus of people of color, specifically working with African Americans in the US, and shows on working with men. There is so much to discuss in this area that is unsupported in the mainstream, and is being perpetuated on podcasts and any media stream. Let’s hear about how to work with cultural, race and gender issues in this patriarchal structure we are all thrown into.
  • crash1001
    Quality is here
    Dr. Singer has a “warm while informed” approach to every interview and the experts he engages in this podcast. His ability to dive deep into issues in 30 minutes is fantastic. I just finished the 3 part series on the code of ethics and I now recommend this series to my students.
  • Jelizabeth04
    Excellent Resource
    Dr. Singer’s Social Work Podcast is an excellent resource for social work practitioners, students, and academics. I often assign these podcasts for both undergraduate and graduate students as he has a variety of topics and guests. Students really enjoy them and appreciate the knowledge they gain. As an academic, they also allow me to stay up-to-date on relevant social work issues. Thanks Dr. Singer!
  • Colleen The Play Therapist
    Excellent
    The quality of material that Dr. Singer and his guests share is excellent! I frequently share his work with my students and supervises. Highly recommend.
  • aliahd
    Wonderfully insightful!
    Jonathan has a really nice touch when interviewing subjects. He’s curious and thoughtful about how social workers approach social work and how they delve into issues, scratching beneath the surface to really educate listeners - social workers and lay people alike. If you’re studying or considering a career in this field - this podcast is like a grad level course on therapy, practice, and social justice. Also love the podcast Social Work Talks, in which NASW tackles social work current events.
  • Kenzzzqwr
    Great Podcast
    I love listening to this podcast when I workout, and during my commute to work. The best Social Work Podcast!!!
  • SafRed
    Thought provoking content!
    Thank you for covering a variety of topics. I have referred my MSW students to this podcast. There is always content that every social worker should be informed about, but it’s also accessible to those who are not in the field. The interviews are very engaging!
  • MibbyMib
    Required reading
    This podcast should be on every MSW syllabus as a matter of field practice and orientation!
  • Ryan ettner
    Best Podcast!
    This podcast is amazing. It has been a major tool in my social work education. Please continue making epidsodes!!!
  • John_D.oe
    Wow
    Jonathan Singer is an engaging voice in what are often difficult subjects - to address and to hear. However, he approaches them with empathy and compassion, bringing insights and world-class guests in to shine light on bits of our darkness. There are nuggets anyone can use in every episode. Thanks!!
  • Sheli Z.
    Love this Podcast!!!❤️
    This podcast is so informative and I love the guests! I follow so many links from Jonathan and the guests that lead to such amazing, useful content! This is a hard subject to do on a podcast, and nobody does it better!!!!! Love the work!
  • marjfdez
    I love this podcast!
    It doesn’t matter if months go by without listening to this podcast. Every time I listen it’s like the first time. I love all the topics and how easy it is to listen to these. All the guests are always precise and speak well and the host does an amazing job in his introductions.
  • Momto3js
    This podcast was EVERYTHING
    It’s relevant. It’s thought provoking. Engaging. Informative. Needed. From the aspiring social work student to the seasoned veteran. There is something here for you. I was the aspiring new graduate testing for a license. Listening to easily 30+ episodes in a short amount of weeks really assisted in taking all the academic knowledge and synthesizing it to practical use. It reinforced what I’d learned and allowed for better memory retention. A must for all people in helping fields. The only con! Need more social work podcast! Brilliant and amusing. If I could run to this and NOT lose interest, believe it was gooooooood
  • Shemetay
    Must listen!
    Highly informative, educational pieces that keep me updated on the many facets of social work. I almost always get a laugh too. Like listening in on peer/group supervision.
  • tashb1025
    Love
    Excited for new episodes. This is a go to for me when driving in the car!
  • Grace_Durbin
    I learn more from this podcast than I learn in college.
    Great podcast, great topics, great man! I never stop learning.
  • jackidaylek
    MSW suggestion
    Hey! You should do a licensing exam prep!
  • Poisonm
    Insightful
    One of my favorite podcasts. Always looking forward to new episodes!
  • RRRenegade
    Education, Entertaining, and Empowering
    As a current BSW student, this podcast has and continues to educate me on a plethora of Social Work content. This podcast brings us history, theories, research from other professionals, and laughter. I discovered this podcast a few months ago, and I began to listen to the most recent shows. After listening, I decided to start from the beginning because I enjoy this podcast so much. I suggest this podcast for all students, professors, and other Social Work professionals. Subscribe, download, and become more educated on Social Work areas of all!
  • KPSteel
    Stay Up to Date at the Pace of Today!
    Love the wide range of sublets discussed and am so grateful on breaking info (I.e. most recent ethics) - I can stay educated while walking for exercise or driving to work - in fact, NASW should consider issuing CEU’s for listening ... not sure how to make that happen, but it’s just an idea. You will find yourself referring back to some podcasts again and again. I’ve also made little cheat sheet reminders on some of the content presented during these podcasts (you know those things that you just want to keep on top of your mind). Highly recommend for professionals and students as well as professionals from similar-like professions to social work!
  • JoelMcI
    Excellent podcast!!
    I have benefited tremendously from the topics and information on this podcast in clinical practice. Such an awesome resource.
  • SusanBates
    Not just for social workers
    This is a great resource for anyone working in the mental health field. I work in school counseling and I’ve found it very useful!
  • amosdog
    This podcast is changing lives...
    Jonathan Singer is so on top of these issues and he handles them with such intelligence and compassion that this podcast has become an essential tool in mental health.
  • hkcase23
    Such a great resource for social workers!
    The SW podcast is such a great resource for our profession! Thank you for all you do to serve students, practitioners, and faculty across the SW profession by sharing your conversations, Jonathan!
  • Susette M.
    Love this!
    I love learning from Jonathan! Really enjoying the content.
  • S. Hemingway
    MSW student
    Wonderful, podcast full of research to practice and practice to research informed topics. Thank you!
  • Luvtoshop21
    LOVE IT!!
    I am a social work student and I love listening to this podcast. I am certain some of the information I learned from this helped me get a 4.0 last semester. Amazing podcast!
  • Jimmy Marron
    Informative and Important
    The podcast touches on an array of important topics in the social sciences/social service field. Although it is educational and being taught in BSW and MSW programs alike, it is also a program that can easily be enjoyed by any outside of the field as well.
  • jasonpauljohnston
    Thoughtful - interesting - great guests too!
    Dr. Singer does an excellent job of getting to the issues of social work - he's thoughtful and educated without being stuffy. Well done!
  • Dory the Wonderdog
    SO helpful!!!
    Jonathan does an awesome job of explaining topics by pulling together research, clinical wisdom and practice experience and it has helped me as I start off in the social work field. I'm really thankful this amazing social work resource exists.
  • Klw2b
    Outstanding
    Dr. Sanger never fails to provide interesting, relevant topics that inspire me to become an educated and better ethical social worker and professional in the mental health field. I look forward to every episode. What sets this podcast apart from the rest is that he is responsive to his audience, asking questions that practitioners and academics are curious about. Definitely listen to this one!
  • bigblueeye2
    Top social work podcast
    I love that Jonathan is both a researcher and clinician and professor AND has a sense of humor. Fascinating and relevant topics make this podcast a gem in the mental health field.
  • Dolphingirl1231
    Theories podcast
    I found the podcast on theories was helpful in studying for my LCSW exam.
  • SPeekaloud
    High quality podcast
    I have a bugaboo about podcasts that are poorly organized and more navel gazing than substance. This podcast is none of those things! The Social Work Podcast is professionally conducted and provides current material and interviews with folks who know what they are talking about. Informative and a pleasure to listen to - you win my respect and loyalty! Thank you for producing a quality and relevant podcast!
  • Johnny Fries
    Educational and engaging
    This podcast is educational and engaging. The host covers many topics that will keep a social worker interested. Keep up the great interviews!
  • K.Bryde
    Every social work student should be recommended this...
    I am in my first year of my MSW and it's hard to feel connected to the social work field in more ways than physical presence. I read articles, I attend workshops, I volunteer but I didn't realize that I was missing a more communications base of social work. There is unlimited learning here. Jonathan gives us an interview, an insight, a question, a point of view (etc) and lets us do our own learning whether we listen to the entire episode, know one more person in a certain field, search all the concepts talked about, ponder a program or current research for hours, or simply spend one more hour of the day immersing one's self into the ever expanding field of social work. As a social work student, I could not be more grateful for this podcast. Thank you, Jonathan. Was recommended this podcast by one of my TAs and I continue to recommend it to others.
  • rme2121
    WHY I LOVE THE SOCIAL WORK PODCAST
    The Social Work Podcast is an excellent learning resource for audiences ranging from persons who are just interested in the topics, to Social Work students, to seasoned clinicians. It offers a versatile mix of study reviews and of information that Social Workers need in order to stay abreast of the field and remain informed. The format is clear and easy to follow. The host is charismatic and funny, asks great questions, clears up TLAs (Three-Letter-Acronyms) and clarifies concepts. I listen to it all of the time and even volunteered to transcribe episodes. I love the Kletzmer music: it prepares me to listen to something exciting.
  • Marklicitra
    Helpful and important
    Dr. Singer has been producing a consistently helpful and important podcast for several years now. His interviews are thoughtful and balanced and he covers a broad range of topics vital to social workers. I've been listening since I was in grad school and always encourage colleagues (and supervisees) to tune in.
  • 78704lj
    Sound and relevant
    Jonathan has this down to an art form.
  • DbroM
    Reflective Listening!
    Jonathan Singer, a progressive and skilled educator, has created a Podcast to support all social workers. He brings us important thought leaders and critical insights. Listen up!
  • Nicole Burgess
    Excellent Resource
    Jonathan provides great interviews, information and resources for professionals in the mental healthy field. I am enjoying the episodes!
  • KiaraMoe
    A great resource!
    I always look forward to the next episode.
  • brianimagines
    Entertaining & Insightful
    I wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone in the field. The topics are interesting and cover everything from theories to finding your clinical voice to choosing a practice model. Literally makes my commute significantly better.
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