Social Work Journeys

Season 1, Episode 5: It’s okay to not have all the answers. Super okay.

For the fifth episode of the GSSWSR's podcast, "Social Work Journeys," Mary Florence is joined by GSSWSR doctoral students Lindsay Griffin, Saira Afzal, and Mari Folco. They discuss the journey that led them to pursue their PhDs in social work at the GSSWSR...and that it's super okay to not have all the answers.
To learn more about Lindsay, Saira and Mari, click here! 
We are grateful to our supporters Spring Point partners for providing the funding that has made this podcast possible and a huge thank you to our producer, Emily Overholt! 
 
Have an idea for an episode? Interested in contributing art for our logo? Email us at gsswsr@brynmawr.edu!

A Special Announcement

Season1, Episode 4: The Artistry of Social Work (Research)

For the fourth episode of the GSSWSR's podcast, "Voices in the Field," Mary Florence is joined by GSSWSR faculty member Dr. Tamarah Moss, PhD, MPH, MSW and second year MSS students and Research Informed Practice Teaching Assistants Ivy Elwell, Laura Kochman and Zoe Stoller. They discuss the importance of research in all stages of social work practice and how social work research, social work practice and social justice activism are forms of art. 
For resources mentioned by Dr. Moss, Ivy, Laura and Zoe throughout the episode, check out the links below!
Dr. Tamarah Moss can be reached via email at tmoss@brynmawr.edu. 
Ivy Elwell can be reached via email at ielwell@brynmawr.edu
Laura Kochman can be reached via email at lkochman@brynmawr.edu
Zoe Stoller can be reached via email at zstoller@brynmawr.eduZoe's Instagram handle is @zoestoller and Zoe's website can be accessed by clicking here. 
Click here to check out the zine created by Zoe Stoller and Lindsey Drucker to observe Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Click here to access the Prep for Research resource referenced by Dr. Moss. 
We are grateful to our supporters Spring Point partners for providing the funding that has made this podcast possible and a huge thank you to our producer, Emily Overholt! 
Have an idea for an episode? Interested in contributing art for our logo? Email us at gsswsr@brynmawr.edu!

Season 1, Episode 3: Should we stop using the term ”self-care”?

For the third episode of the GSSWSR's podcast, "Voices in the Field," Mary Florence is joined by GSSWSR faculty member Dr. Sara Bressi, PhD, MSW and M. B. Singley, founder and leader of the Ida B. Wellness Group for Black Folks in Social Work  and second year MSS student at the GSSWSR. They discuss the inextricable link between self-care and community care for social work, social workers, and beyond. 
For resources mentioned by Dr. Bressi and MB throughout the episode, check out the links below!
Click here to access the Zoom link for the Ida B. Wellness Group for Black Folks in Social Work. 
Dr. Sara Bressi can be reached via email at sbressi@brynmawr.edu.
M.B. Singley can be reached via email at msingley@brynmawr.edu. 
We are grateful to our supporters Spring Point partners for providing the funding that has made this podcast possible and a huge thank you to our producer, Emily Overholt! 
Have an idea for an episode? Interested in contributing art for our logo? Email us at gsswsr@brynmawr.edu!

Season 1, Episode 2: You’re Not Alone! Student Support Services with Sarah Slates and John Edwards

For the second episode of the GSSWSR's podcast, "Voices in the Field," Mary Florence is joined by Sarah Slates, LSW, the Director of Career Services and Writing, along with John Edwards, JD, MSS, the Student Services Coordinator. They discuss the who, what, why, and where of all things Student Support Services, give some insight into what they love about their jobs, and discuss how they are striving to make student services more equitable. 
For resources mentioned by Sarah and John throughout the episode, check out the links below!
Click here to visit the GSSWSR Student Support Services Webpage. 
Click here to check out the GSSWSR Writing Program's Moodle page and here to visit the Career Services Moodle page.
Click here to visit GSSWSR's Current Students Moodle hub.
Sarah Slates can be reached via email at sslates@brynmawr.edu.
John Edwards can be reached via email at jjedwards@brynmawr.edu. 
We are grateful to our supporters Spring Point partners for providing the funding that has made this podcast possible and a huge thank you to our producer, Emily Overholt! 
Have an idea for an episode? Interested in contributing art for our logo? Email us at gsswsr@brynmawr.edu!     

Season 1, Episode 1: Social Work Education is a Nonlinear Journey with Dr. Kanako Okuda and Tony Morelli

Join Mary Florence Sullivan, a member of GSSWSR's Student Services team, in the very first episode of the "Voices In the Field" podcast. Mary Florence is joined by Dr. Kanako Okuda, the Director of Field Education here at the GSSWSR as well as Tony Morelli, the Assistant Director of Field Education to chat about their journeys to the school, their thoughts on field education and its' challenges, and some ways to tackle anxiety surrounding field education and social work.
Check out Dr. Okuda's field anxiety resource mentioned in the episode here:
https://www.fieldanxiety.com.
Check out the resources from Tony on anxiety and trauma in field work mentioned in the episode here:
www.pausemeditation.org
www.drweil.com
www.traumastewardship.com