Whether you’re commuting, unwinding, or listening at the gym, tuning in to podcasts has become increasingly popular. In fact, by 2024 it is projected that 100 million people will be actively listening to podcasts.1 If you want to use your podcast listening time to benefit your school social work career, there are some amazing options to tune in to.
What Podcasts Are Helpful For School Social Workers?
1. “Learn on the Go: The Community Care Podcast” – This podcast discusses exactly what the latest research, theories and practice issues for social workers mean and how they affect the social work profession.
2. The “Helpful Social Work” Podcast – This podcast is meant to help social workers “learn, think and act with integrity” so that the people who rely on social workers or need their help get it and can transform their lives.
3. “Podsocs” – This podcast brings you “up-to-the minute research, diverse and sometimes controversial perspectives” on social and current events. It has a heavy focus on the skills and knowledge needed in social work.
4. The “MindShift” Podcast – This is not a social work specific podcast, but instead focuses on the future of learning and how children are being taught within schools.
5. The “Inside Social Work” Podcast – This podcast goes into detail on the different fields of social work, and aims to motivate and inspire listeners by sharing real stories from other social workers.
6. “The League of Awkward Unicorns” – This podcast takes a lighthearted and humorous approach to mental health topics and issues, as well as what you can do to help and support people experiencing mental health issues.
7. The “Social Work Radio” Podcast – This podcast features lots of interviews and discussions on the issues and current events that matter to social workers. The conversations can range from “politics and policies to dating and ethical dilemmas”.
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