Just a Social Worker is a podcast for social workers. Discussion will occur around hot topics impacting social workers, the social work field, ways we show up as social workers, and even treatment modalities social workers use to help our clients and others.
Just A Social Worker; Celebrating Social Workers.
Claim This Podcastby Laurie Eldred LMSW-C, CAADC, MPA
14 episodes
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Just a Social Worker is a podcast for social workers. Discussion will occur around hot topics impacting social workers, the social work field, ways we show up as social workers, and even treatment modalities social workers use to help our clients and others.
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5/20/2025
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Recent Episodes
May 26, 2026
Episode 14 : Thoughts on Chiles vs. Salazar and its impact on social workers.
<p>In this episode, social worker Laurie Eldred discusses a recent US Supreme Court case impacting social workers and therapists. The conversation covers the role of social workers, understanding conversion therapy, professional stances, legal implications, and ethical considerations. Key takeaways include the non-evidence-based nature of conversion therapy and the firm stance of professional organizations against it, especially when involving minors.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Conversion therapy is not an evidence-based form of treatment</li><li>Professional organizations have taken a firm stance against conversion therapy involving minors</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Case Overview</li><li>06:09 Understanding Conversion Therapy and Its Impact</li><li>12:00 Ethical Considerations and Conclusion</li></ul>
May 12, 2026
Episode 13: Ethical Work and the Immigrant Community with Jenny Bishop Holly DeVivo
<p>The podcast episode features a discussion on immigration advocacy, ethical considerations in social work, and the complexity of the immigration process. The guests share their personal experiences, challenges, and the importance of understanding the role of social workers in immigration advocacy. They also highlight the need for ethical and professional conduct in immigration evaluations and the impact of immigration policies on individuals. The conversation delves into the role of social workers in advocating for and supporting immigrant communities. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration, consultation, and the corrupt nature of the immigration system. Additionally, it explores the exploitative functions of capitalism and the need for educational initiatives and community support in addressing immigration issues.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Immigration Advocacy</li><li>Ethical Considerations in Social Work</li><li>Complexity of Immigration Process Advocacy and support for immigrant communities</li><li>The role of social workers in immigration advocacy</li></ul><p></p><p>Resources (because we all like a good resource)</p><p>NASW MI Immigration Article Series</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nasw-michigan.org/news/708846/Immigration-in-SW-Series-Are-we-truly-providing-culturally-competent-care.htm" target="_blank">https://www.nasw-michigan.org/news/708846/Immigration-in-SW-Series-Are-we-truly-providing-culturally-competent-care.htm</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nasw-michigan.org/news/704583/Immigration-in-SW-Series-The-Intersection-of-Immigration-Status-Human-Rights-Advocacy--SW-Ethics.htm" target="_blank">https://www.nasw-michigan.org/news/704583/Immigration-in-SW-Series-The-Intersection-of-Immigration-Status-Human-Rights-Advocacy--SW-Ethics.htm</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nasw-michigan.org/news/721916/We-Are-Living-Through-This--And-Social-Workers-Cannot-Look-Away.htm" target="_blank">https://www.nasw-michigan.org/news/721916/We-Are-Living-Through-This--And-Social-Workers-Cannot-Look-Away.htm</a></p><p></p><p>NASW MI Community Calendar:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/event_list.asp" target="_blank">https://www.nasw-michigan.org/events/event_list.asp</a></p><p></p><p>ACLU MI: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.aclumich.org/" target="_blank">https://www.aclumich.org/</a></p><p></p><p>Lighthouse Immigration Advocates: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lia-michigan.org/" target="_blank">https://lia-michigan.org/</a></p><p></p><p>MI Immigration Rights: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://michiganimmigrant.org/" target="_blank">https://michiganimmigrant.org/</a></p><p></p><p>Contact Jenny Bishop or Holly DeVivo. <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.elevatedtherapeuticservicesllc.com/" target="_blank">https://www.elevatedtherapeuticservicesllc.com/</a></p><p></p><p>Just A Social Worker Podcast/Laurie Eldred on Instagram <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/justasocialworkerpodcast" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/justasocialworkerpodcast</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/laurieeldred_lmsw_caadc/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/laurieeldred_lmsw_caadc</a></p><p></p><p>You can support me here: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://buymeacoffee.com/justasocialworker" target="_blank">buymeacoffee.com/<b>justasocialworker</b></a></p>
April 29, 2026
Episode 12: Chatting with Val Laster on current social work issues.
<p>The conversation covers the diverse applications of social work, including the transition to Core Well Health, parallel career paths, and the challenges in accessing healthcare. It also delves into the hot topics in social work, such as somatic work and the mind-body connection, as well as the modalities of healing used in practice. The conversation covers the emergence of somatic and movement therapy as effective approaches in therapy, the empowerment and collaborative dynamics in therapy, and the impact of AI on social work and the need for ethical guidelines and policies around its use.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Diverse Applications of Social Work</li><li>Somatic Work and Mind-Body Connection Somatic therapy and movement therapy are emerging as effective approaches in the field of therapy.</li><li>The impact of AI on social work and the need for ethical guidelines and policies around its use.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Social Work</li><li>06:31 Expansive Scope of Social Work</li><li>13:44 Hot Topics in Social Work</li><li>19:10 Empowerment in Therapy and Collaborative Dynamics</li></ul><p></p><p>Connect with Val: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:valerie.laster@corewellhealth.org" target="_blank">valerie.laster@corewellhealth.org</a></p><p>NASW MI Mind Body Group: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.nasw-michigan.org/page/Mind-Body-Interest-Group" target="_blank">https://www.nasw-michigan.org/page/Mind-Body-Interest-Group</a></p><p></p><p>Thank you for listening to this podcast. I hope you find it helpful, supportive and inspiring for yourself and the social work profession. We can take all the hope we can get.</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>.</p><p>If you like the work I provide, please follow me and give me a 5 star review so others can find me. If you want to support me in a small way, you can buy me a coffee to fuel me through the day. I would love it!</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://buymeacoffee.com/justasocialworker" target="_blank">buymeacoffee.com/<b>justasocialworker</b></a></p>
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