The conversation explores the concept of decolonization in social work and the power dynamics in therapy. It delves into the importance of understanding and addressing power dynamics in therapy, as well as the essential work of decolonization for social workers. The discussion also highlights the need for social workers to engage in their own decolonization process and the significance of returning to inherent wisdom and intuition. The conversation delves into the themes of reconnecting with identity and privilege, community engagement, mutual aid, and the impact of consumerism. It explores the loss of connection, pursuit of wealth, and the feeling of emptiness, as well as the importance of local community engagement, reducing consumerism, and supporting mutual aid networks. The conversation also highlights the significance of political engagement, rest, nurturing the nervous system, and expanding understanding through little acts of kindness. Additionally, it touches on the importance of seeking resources, trainings, decolonizing book clubs, and IFS work, as well as the ongoing conversation about dismantling systems of oppression.

Takeaways

• Decolonization in social work
• Power dynamics in therapy Reconnecting with identity and privilege
• Community engagement and mutual aid

Chapters

• 00:00 Decolonization and Essential Work for Social Workers
• 21:04 Reconnecting with Identity and Privilege
• 26:28 Supporting Neighbors and Political Engagement
• 32:41 Decolonizing Book Club and IFS Work

The podcast episode discusses the tragic incident of a social worker's murder and the safety concerns in the social work profession. It also highlights the importance of unions for social workers and the need for structural improvements to anticipate and respond to workplace tragedies.

Takeaways

• Safety issues in the social work profession
• The importance of unions for social workers

Chapters

• 00:00 Challenges in the Social Work Profession and the Role of Unions

The conversation covers the restriction of access to social work education, the impact of NASW restructuring, and the targeting of the social work profession. These themes are explored in detail, highlighting the challenges and implications for social workers and the profession as a whole.

Takeaways

• Restriction of access to social work education
• Impact of NASW restructuring

Chapters

• 00:00 Targeting of Social Work Profession

The conversation explores the importance of political action for social workers and the key responsibilities they have in advocating for clients and communities. It delves into the role of policy and practice in social work, the need to protect the social work profession, and the importance of amplifying marginalized voices. Additionally, it discusses the focus on prevention and long-term solutions, fulfilling ethical responsibilities, and the collective impact of political action.

Takeaways

• Political action is essential for social workers
• Advocating for clients and communities is a key responsibility of social workers

Chapters

• 00:00 The Role of Social Workers in Political Action
• 07:11 Focus on Prevention and Long-Term Solutions

Welcome to Just A Social Worker Podcast episode 3 with Lynne Bosma from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and macro social workers.

We dive into being a macro social worker, her experiences, the benefits and downsides of being a macro social worker as well as issues of health inequities, racism and sexism.

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Want to learn more about Lynne? You can follow her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnegbosma/

Welcome to our first interview episode! This week I am talking to Dr. Raenece Johnson who is the president of the NASW-MI chapter, recently PhD defender and overall bad ass! Check out the episode about our talk on social work, education, access and just being silly.

**Note...this podcast is not intended to be therapy or mental health treatment. It is intended for entertainment only and the opinions of the guests and hosts are not representative of the entire field of social work. If you need mental health treatment and live in the United States, please call 988**

Want to connect with Dr. Johnson? She can be followed here on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-rae-johnson-ph-d-572b2b139/

Hi everyone! I am dropping my intro episode of Just A Social Worker podcast. I hope you love it too!