Social Work Podcasts

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Podcasts are a fantastic way to stay current with what's going on in your field. Many people might not be aware that there are podcasts for every interest including social work. Podcasts allow social workers to continue growing, and they introduce new ideas while they're on-the-go. You can listen to podcasts on the way to work, on the way to meet clients or during downtime at night. Social workers are often the bad guy in many situations, so it's great when podcasts can create a sense of inclusion and community with other social workers. https://www.forbes.com/sites/sethporges/2015/01/15/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-listening-to-podcasts/#51b155fc22eb

1. The Social Work Podcast
As one of the first pioneers of social work and podcasting, Dr. Singer covers a wide variety of issues and concerns to the social work community. He covers topics like learning to work abroad as a social worker, recovery high schools for teens and the challenges for social work. He interviews experts and practioners in
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The podcast is affiliated with the University of Buffalo School of Social Work and has interviews with notables names in the field. They cover topics like the impact of trauma later in life, gamification in social work education and intergrating mindfulness into your practice. There are over 200 episodes for the social work student or practioner to enjoy on the site.

Podcasts for social workers allow them to be lifelong learners as well as providing them with ways to keep themselves current with the changing world around them. These podcasts are fantastic for those who are considering social work, social workers who have been practicing for years or professionals who are transitioning to their own practice.

While there's accreditiation for information heard through professors in the classroom, there's no limit to the information that can be learned through these podcasts, which gives students a real glimpse into the world of social

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