Social Work Glasses
26 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -A podcast demystifying the role of the Unsung Heroes: Social Workers, while documenting my adventures as a graduate student pursuing Clinical Social Work at the University of California, Berkeley.
Equally enthusiastic about productivity, self-care, government bureaucracies and more.
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Episodes
18. MSWs not in Social Work
November 01, 2020 02:38 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this episode, I talk about graduates of MSW programs who are not in Social Work. So what's their life like? Well, you're about to find out. Enjoy.
17. Life inside UC Berkeley's MSW Program
October 18, 2020 23:29 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode, I give you a sense of what it's like to be in UC Berkeley's MSW Program. I wouldn't be surprised if other MSW programs function the same way. Enjoy :)
16. My Favorite Therapeutic Modality
October 09, 2020 10:09 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode, I'll briefly introduce to you my favorite Therapeutic Modality---a tool that would resonate with Social Workers and non-Social Workers alike. Enjoy :)
15. My Favorite App For Self-Care
October 01, 2020 23:24 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this episode, I introduce to you my favorite app for Self-Care. It's affordable, meaningful---I highly recommend it! Enjoy :)
14. Advocating For Your Client
September 24, 2020 01:55 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode, I talk about what it means to advocate for your client as a Social Worker. You don't learn this in school. Enjoy!
13. My 2020-21 Field Placement
September 18, 2020 00:04 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode, I---officially!---announce my Field Placement as a Social Work Intern for 2020-21. I can't wait. Enjoy!
12. My Time At UCSF Citywide
September 12, 2020 03:25 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this episode, I reflect back on my experiences at UCSF Citywide as a Social Work Intern. It was very educational. Enjoy!
11. Self-Care at Work
September 06, 2020 21:26 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode, I talk about self-care in the workplace and the interesting dialogues that could occur with your fellow Social Workers. Enjoy!
10. Card Decks as Self-Care
August 30, 2020 23:23 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this episode, I talk about several card decks that I purchased from Amazon that I think would help you, and Social Workers in general, practice better self-care. Enjoy!
9. Improving Your Academic Workflow
August 23, 2020 07:23 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MBIn this episode, I talk about my academic workflow during the first semester, and some lessons that you could learn from my experience to better transition to the MSW program. If you want to learn more about Tiago Forte's PARA System, click here. If you want to buy Notion Templates from Maria Aldrey---I highly recommend it! You name your price---click here. If you want to learn more about how to take smart notes on Roam Research using the Zettelkasten method, click here. Enjoy!
8. Meet the Social Worker who is now a Lyft Driver
August 15, 2020 05:48 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode, I recalled a conversation I had with a Lyft driver who used to be a Social Worker, and a sneak peek of the headache that is the LCSW licensure process. Enjoy.
7. Update on Field Placement during COVID-19
August 13, 2020 01:35 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode, I give you all an update on my Field Placement selection process during COVID-19, and some nuggets to consider, as a MSW student, in choosing the right agency . Enjoy!
6. COVID-19: Responding to Perception Bias from Co-workers
August 06, 2020 04:43 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode, I discussed the stressors in the workplace created by COVID-19 and how you, as a Social Worker, could navigate those unexpected developments from Co-workers that is heading your way. Enjoy!
5. Expect the Unexpected. Field Placement Update
July 31, 2020 00:13 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this episode, I want to share with you something that unexpectedly happened in my field placement, and my reactions and reflections. Sometimes, life throws you a curveball---and this was one of those moments. Enjoy.
4. Reflecting on Scholarship from UC Berkeley's MSW Program
July 23, 2020 15:30 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this episode, I reflect on my Departmental Scholarship from the School of Social Welfare at UC Berkeley, and the trials and tribulations to get here. Thank You very much. This means a lot. Enjoy!
3. Reflecting on my Field Placement Interview
July 18, 2020 02:44 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MBIn this episode, I will reveal where I will be placed in the fall when I return to graduate school, and the some of the challenges and nuances that I will encounter as a Social Worker. It's going to be...a very interesting experience. Enjoy!
Reflecting on my Field Placement Interview
July 18, 2020 02:44 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MBIn this episode, I will reveal where I will be placed in the fall when I return to graduate school, and the some of the challenges and nuances that I will encounter as a Social Worker. It's going to be...a very interesting experience. Enjoy!
Quick Summary of Social Work: This is a Stressful Time for Management
July 12, 2020 02:27 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MBThis is a quick summary of the previous episode describing the stressful time right now for management within public mental health agencies here in CA. If you want an in-depth understanding, please listen to the previous episode. Enjoy!
Quick Summary of This is a Stressful Time for Management
July 12, 2020 02:27 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MBThis is a quick summary of the previous episode describing the stressful time right now for management within public mental health agencies here in CA. If you want an in-depth understanding, please listen to the previous episode. Enjoy!
2a. Quick Summary of This is a Stressful Time for Management
July 12, 2020 02:27 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MBThis is a quick summary of the previous episode describing the stressful time right now for management within public mental health agencies here in CA. If you want an in-depth understanding, please listen to the previous episode. Enjoy!
2. This is a Stressful Time for Management
July 12, 2020 01:18 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode, I will discuss the Macro-level forces contributing to the stressors that management within public Mental Health agencies here in CA are experiencing during COVID-19 and what you could do, as a social worker, to alleviate some of the tensions to sustain yourself in the field. Trust me: it matters. Enjoy!
Social Work: This is a Stressful Time for Management
July 12, 2020 01:18 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode, I will discuss the Macro-level forces contributing to the stressors that management within public Mental Health agencies here in CA is experiencing during COVID-19 and what you could do, as a social worker, to alleviate some of the tensions to sustain yourself in the field. Trust me: it matters. Enjoy!
This is a Stressful Time for Management
July 12, 2020 01:18 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode, I will discuss the Macro-level forces contributing to the stressors that management within public Mental Health agencies here in CA are experiencing during COVID-19 and what you could do, as a social worker, to alleviate some of the tensions to sustain yourself in the field. Trust me: it matters. Enjoy!
1. Welcome to my Podcast!
July 08, 2020 08:45 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this inaugural episode, I briefly talked about my journey to becoming a Social Worker---and what to look forward to in future episodes. I think you'll like it. Enjoy!
Social Work: Welcome to my Podcast!
July 08, 2020 08:45 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this inaugural episode, I briefly talked about my journey to becoming a Social Worker---and what to look forward to in future episodes. I think you'll like it. Enjoy!
Welcome to my Podcast!
July 08, 2020 08:45 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this inaugural episode, I briefly talked about my journey to becoming a Social Worker---and what to look forward to in future episodes. I think you'll like it. Enjoy!