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Social Work Mentor

By Ernesto Bejarano, MSW

Casual and informative conversations regarding all aspects of Social Work. Interviews, tips, current events, opinions, and more.

Case Notes From The Field is a Social Work Podcast dedicated to sharing the personal and professional journeys of Social Workers, Therapists, Counselors, Case Managers, and other helping professionals.

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The World's Best Social Work Show - Episode 3 - "Marginalized Mental Health and Graduation"

Social Work MentorApr 25, 2022

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The World's Best Social Work Show - Episode 3 - "Marginalized Mental Health and Graduation"
Apr 25, 202201:03:48
The World's Best Social Work Show - Episode 2 - "Don't Say Sleepover Slap"
Apr 14, 202201:23:50
NEW! LIVE! The World's Best Social Work Show - Episode 1
Mar 26, 202201:13:31
Interview With Brittani Williams, LCSW - "Social Work Entrepreneurship & Hip Hop Therapy" - Episode 7 - Case Notes From The Field - Social Work Podcast

Interview With Brittani Williams, LCSW - "Social Work Entrepreneurship & Hip Hop Therapy" - Episode 7 - Case Notes From The Field - Social Work Podcast

Episode 7 of the Case Notes From The Field Social Work Podcast features Brittani Williams, LCSW.  Brittani has been in the Social Work field for over 8 years and has a wide variety of social work and therapeutic experiences.

Ms. Williams is also a practitioner of Hip Hop Therapy, which is a therapeutic approach that merges Hip Hop Culture and mental health treatment through the use of narrative therapy, CBT, DBT, and expressive arts therapy.

Case Notes From The Field is a Social Work Podcast dedicated to sharing the personal and professional journeys of Social Workers, Therapists, Counselors, Case Managers, and other helping professionals. Here's some other information and resources from Social Work Mentor:  Subscribe to our channel for more and make sure to follow us on social media!

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💥NEW COVID-19 SOCIAL WORK FACE MASKS💥 https://www.bit.ly/socialworkmasks  

📚📲If you are interested in becoming a Social Worker or know someone else who is, check out our growing selection of courses: https://www.socialworkmentor.com/courses  

🔗For links to everything else in the Social Work Mentor Community, check out the link: https://solo.to/socialworkmentor 

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Apr 17, 202153:18
Interview With Felix Moore AKA Mr. Social Worker12 from TikTok - "Don't Nobody Want Yo' Kids" - Episode 6 - Case Notes From The Field - Social Work Podcast

Interview With Felix Moore AKA Mr. Social Worker12 from TikTok - "Don't Nobody Want Yo' Kids" - Episode 6 - Case Notes From The Field - Social Work Podcast

Episode 6 of the Case Notes From The Field Social Work Podcast features Felix C. Moore, AKA "Mr Social Worker12".  Felix talks about being a man of color and a man of faith in social work, his journey from humble beginnings to helping and motivating others, and his approach to building the social work community on TikTok and beyond.

Case Notes From The Field is a Social Work Podcast dedicated to sharing the personal and professional journeys of Social Workers, Therapists, Counselors, Case Managers, and other helping professionals. Here's some other information and resources from Social Work Mentor:  Subscribe to our channel for more and make sure to follow us on social media!

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/socialworkmentor

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/socialworkmentor

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@socialworkmentor 

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/18226625/

🔑FREE LIVE ACCESS to the Social Work Organization and Prioritization Tool🔑 https://www.bit.ly/prioritytool  

⭐️TOP 10 ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS:⭐️ https://bit.ly/sw10skills  

💻Web App:📱 https://www.socialworkmentor.com  

👕🧦📱For Social Work Gear and Merch (even more designs soon!): https://teespring.com/stores/social-work-mentor

💥NEW COVID-19 SOCIAL WORK FACE MASKS💥 https://www.bit.ly/socialworkmasks  

📚📲If you are interested in becoming a Social Worker or know someone else who is, check out our growing selection of courses: https://www.socialworkmentor.com/courses  

🔗For links to everything else in the Social Work Mentor Community, check out the link: https://solo.to/socialworkmentor 

#SocialWorkMentor #socialwork #socialworker #socialworkers #NASW #BSW #MSW #socialworkstudent #schoolofsocialwork

Mar 27, 202101:17:46
Interview With Carla Torres - "The Struggles of Cultural Advocacy" - Episode 5 - Case Notes From The Field - Social Work Podcast

Interview With Carla Torres - "The Struggles of Cultural Advocacy" - Episode 5 - Case Notes From The Field - Social Work Podcast

Episode 5 of the Case Notes From The Field Social Work Podcast features Carla Torres, Cultural Advocate.  Carla talks about her struggle to make it to college, finding her place at UC Berkeley, the importance of acknowledging vicarious trauma, and Social Workers in politics.

Case Notes From The Field is a Social Work Podcast dedicated to sharing the personal and professional journeys of Social Workers, Therapists, Counselors, Case Managers, and other helping professionals. Here's some other information and resources from Social Work Mentor:  Subscribe to our channel for more and make sure to follow us on social media!

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/socialworkmentor 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/socialworkmentor 

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@socialworkmentor  

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/18226625/ 

🔑FREE LIVE ACCESS to the Social Work Organization and Prioritization Tool🔑 https://www.bit.ly/prioritytool  

⭐️TOP 10 ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS:⭐️ https://bit.ly/sw10skills  

💻Web App:📱 https://www.socialworkmentor.com  

👕🧦📱For Social Work Gear and Merch (even more designs soon!): https://teespring.com/stores/social-work-mentor

💥NEW COVID-19 SOCIAL WORK FACE MASKS💥 https://www.bit.ly/socialworkmasks  

📚📲If you are interested in becoming a Social Worker or know someone else who is, check out our growing selection of courses: https://www.socialworkmentor.com/courses  

🔗For links to everything else in the Social Work Mentor Community, check out the link: https://solo.to/socialworkmentor  

#SocialWorkMentor #socialwork #socialworker #socialworkers #NASW #BSW #MSW #socialworkstudent #schoolofsocialwork

Mar 09, 202101:32:53
Interview With Ignacio Pacheco - "It's The Bees Knees" - Episode 4 - Case Notes From The Field - Social Work Podcast -

Interview With Ignacio Pacheco - "It's The Bees Knees" - Episode 4 - Case Notes From The Field - Social Work Podcast -

Episode 4 of the Case Notes From The Field Social Work Podcast features Ignacio Pacheco from Social Work Tech.  Ignacio shares his social work journey and talks about working with immigrant populations in agricultural areas, as well as vicarious trauma, amongst many other topics.

Case Notes From The Field is a Social Work Podcast dedicated to sharing the personal and professional journeys of Social Workers, Therapists, Counselors, Case Managers, and other helping professionals.

Here's some other information and resources from Social Work Mentor:

Subscribe to our channel for more and make sure to follow us on social media!

Facebook -
https://www.facebook.com/socialworkmentor

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/socialworkmentor
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@socialworkmentor

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/18226625/

🔑FREE LIVE ACCESS to the Social Work Organization and Prioritization Tool🔑
https://www.bit.ly/prioritytool


⭐️TOP 10 ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS:⭐️
https://bit.ly/sw10skills


💻Web App:📱
https://www.socialworkmentor.com


👕🧦📱For Social Work Gear and Merch (even more designs soon!):
https://teespring.com/stores/social-work-mentor


💥NEW COVID-19 SOCIAL WORK FACE MASKS💥
https://www.bit.ly/socialworkmasks


📚📲If you are interested in becoming a Social Worker or know someone else who is, check out our growing selection of courses:
https://www.socialworkmentor.com/courses


🔗For links to everything else in the Social Work Mentor Community, check out the link:
https://solo.to/socialworkmentor


#SocialWorkMentor
#socialwork
#socialworker
#socialworkers
#NASW
#BSW
#MSW
#socialworkstudent
#schoolofsocialwork

Feb 26, 202101:09:17
Interview with Moriah from The Advocate Coffee - Talking Social Work, Business, and COFFEE! - Episode 4 - Case Notes From The Field - Social Work Podcast
Nov 12, 202049:06
Interview With Enrique Alvarez - "Outwardly A Corrections Officer, A Social Worker At Heart" - Episode 2 - Case Notes From The Field - Social Work Podcast
Nov 02, 202001:11:28
Coffee, Organization, and Prioritization - The Impact of All Three on Social Work

Coffee, Organization, and Prioritization - The Impact of All Three on Social Work

Many of us enjoy our mid afternoon coffee breaks.  That jolt of energy is quite often needed, and it often brings with it a little time for socialization, allowing for some self care time.  However, because of the pressures of the job, we don't always get around to that much anticipated coffee break.  That's why it is crucial that Social Workers and other helping professionals are very intentional about how they organize their schedules and how they prioritize the things that go on that schedule.  This podcast talks a little about those topics.  If you want to be one of the free beta testers of a new resource I am developing for Social Workers to take charge of their schedules in a way that identifies all of the important stuff and gets things done efficiently, email me at info@socialworkmentor.com and put "Organize Prioritize Beta" in the subject line.

Sep 16, 202011:48
Social Work Mentor - TGIF - Defund the Police and Social Workers

Social Work Mentor - TGIF - Defund the Police and Social Workers

Taking some time to wind down from the week, and to talk about the latest on Social Workers and the defund the police movement. ⭐️TOP 10 ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS:⭐️ bit.ly/swm10skills 💻Web App:📱 www.socialworkmentor.com 💥NEW COVID-19 SOCIAL WORK FACE MASKS💥 bit.ly/socialworkmasks 📚📲If you are interested in becoming a Social Worker or know someone else who is, check out our growing selection of courses: socialworkmentor.com/courses 👕🧦📱For Social Work Gear and Merch (even more designs soon!): teespring.com/stores/social-work-mentor 🔗For links to everything else in the Social Work Mentor Community, check out the link: linktr.ee/socialworkmentor
Aug 29, 202015:50
THIS Is Why Social Work Will Change The World in 2020 - 2026 (what the data PROVES)

THIS Is Why Social Work Will Change The World in 2020 - 2026 (what the data PROVES)

We are in a pivotal time in human history.  Society is literally reshaping itself on a global scale.  But as we wade through these dynamic times, there are numerous reasons why SOCIAL WORKERS MUST BE an integral part of this shift.  This video discusses why Social Workers are TRULY ESSENTIAL in these times, and how we can and will make an impact on the future of our world.  ⭐️TOP 10 ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS:⭐️ bit.ly/swm10skills  💻Web App:📱 www.socialworkmentor.com  💥NEW COVID-19 SOCIAL WORK FACE MASKS💥 bit.ly/socialworkmasks  📚📲If you are interested in becoming a Social Worker or know someone else who is, check out our growing selection of courses:  socialworkmentor.com/courses  👕🧦📱For Social Work Gear and Merch (even more designs soon!):  teespring.com/stores/social-work-mentor  🔗For links to everything else in the Social Work Mentor Community, check out the link:  linktr.ee/socialworkmentor

Aug 29, 202014:45
Building A School of Social Work Partnership and Retiring Well - Interview With Social Work Veteran

Building A School of Social Work Partnership and Retiring Well - Interview With Social Work Veteran

Barbara Watkins is a recently retired social work professional with over 30 years of experience working for a child welfare organization.  Barbara is a pioneer in developing partnerships and collaborations with schools of social work and large agencies.  In this interview, Barbara shares her insights on what is important in social work, how to choose your path, and how to orchestrate the retirement that you want for yourself.  💥NEW COVID-19 SOCIAL WORK FACE MASKS💥 bit.ly/socialworkmasks  📚📲If you are interested in becoming a Social Worker or know someone else who is, check out our growing selection of courses:  socialworkmentor.com/courses  👕🧦📱For Social Work Gear and Merch (even more designs soon!):  teespring.com/stores/social-work-mentor  🔗For links to everything else in the Social Work Mentor Community, check out the link:  linktr.ee/socialworkmentor


Aug 29, 202046:25
I'M THANKFUL FOR MY HAIR! - Thankful Thursdays - April 7, 2020 - Social Work Mentor
May 08, 202018:56
Social Work Coronavirus Update Episode 4 - Doing A Home Inspection In The Age Of Coronavirus

Social Work Coronavirus Update Episode 4 - Doing A Home Inspection In The Age Of Coronavirus

Resources from podcast - www.socialworkmentor.com/coronaupdates and socialworkmentor.com/links | Get your FREE copy of the TELEWORK, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIAL WORK DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC  Guide at bit.ly/SWMCorona| We continue to have shelter in place and quarantine situations going on worldwide, and this podcast talks about the resulting challenges that it has created in social work and the helping professions. In this episode I talk about some possible solutions that we can implement when a home visit, or more specifically, a home inspection, needs to be done.

Daily podcast to discuss the latest Coronavirus news and its impact on Social Work, worldwide.  Episodes will talk about the challenges that the Covid-19 pandemic has created for Social Workers, and share innovative strategies to adapt practice in order to meet the new reality.

Mar 26, 202027:56
Social Work Coronavirus Update Episode 3 - Removing Hard Files/Charts From The Office For Teleworking

Social Work Coronavirus Update Episode 3 - Removing Hard Files/Charts From The Office For Teleworking

Resources from video - www.socialworkmentor.com/coronaupdates and socialworkmentor.com/links | Get your FREE copy of the TELEWORK, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIAL WORK DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC  Guide at bit.ly/SWMCorona| This is Day 3 of the Shelter in Place Order in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the resulting telework situation that it has created. I'll talk about some suggestions for those who must remove hard files/case files/charts from the office as well as something else that I'm working on.


Daily podcast to discuss the latest Coronavirus news and its impact on Social Work, worldwide.  Episodes will talk about the challenges that the Covid-19 pandemic has created for Social Workers, and share innovative strategies to adapt practice in order to meet the new reality.  

Mar 20, 202015:28
Social Work Coronavirus Update Episode 2
Mar 19, 202013:37
Social Work Coronavirus Update Episode 1
Mar 19, 202017:35
Social Work Case Notes From The Field - Episode 1 - Moriah Mensing - The Advocate Coffee

Social Work Case Notes From The Field - Episode 1 - Moriah Mensing - The Advocate Coffee

Moriah Mensing is a Social Worker with experience serving foster youth at the local and international levels, and is the owner of  "The Advocate Coffee".  Moriah has combined her two passions (social work and coffee, of course!) to create a life that she loves, and she talks about her journey in this episode.  Visit her site at http://bit.ly/SWMyaycoffee and use the coupon code " yaycoffee " to purchase  something and to SUPPORT FOSTER YOUTH!


The Social Work Mentor is a suite of services for Social Workers and working professionals that is "The Bridge Between Training and Practice." Whether you are a high school student thinking about your future career, a young adult trying to figure out what your career path looks like, or someone already working in social services, the Social Work mentor has something for you. You can also watch this episode at https://youtu.be/-1Fc0qSvyJ0

Mar 07, 202036:29
Social Work Case Notes From The Field - Episode 0

Social Work Case Notes From The Field - Episode 0

This episode is the introduction to the Case Notes From The Field Podcast from the Social Work Mentor (SWM). In this Episode 0, Social Work Mentor Founder Ernesto Bejarano talks briefly about the history of the SWM, what the SWM does, and most importantly, how the Social Work Mentor will help future and current social workers, therapists, counselors, community workers, advocates, volunteers, and any other helping professionals.

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The Social Work Mentor is a suite of services for Social Workers and working professionals that is "The Bridge Between Training and Practice." Whether you are a high school student thinking about your future career, a young adult trying to figure out what your career path looks like, or someone already working in social services, the Social Work mentor has something for you. You can also watch this episode at youtu.be/7T0HmPu4cJs
Mar 01, 202009:20
Should You Borrow Money From Clients? This Week In Social Work - Episode 2

Should You Borrow Money From Clients? This Week In Social Work - Episode 2

OLD EPISODE - PODCAST FORMAT CHANGING SOON!!! Our weekly dive into the news about social workers around the world. - FREE STUFF IN DESCRIPTION BELOW
If you're interested in my upcoming "Social Work 101 - Basic Training for Social Workers and Helping Professionals" Online Course, email me with "ONLINE SW" in the subject line for a 30% off discount when the course is released.
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We talk about what a day in the life of a Social Worker is like, issues confronting the profession, successes that our colleagues have had, and the latest stories related to our field.
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This Week In Social Work for the week of 4-22-19
00:00:47 Borrowing Money From Clients
00:02:05 Social Work 101 Online Course
00:02:22 Social Workers in Every School
00:04:37 New Grads in Social Work
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Apr 29, 201907:09
Social Workers -vs-Police Officers - This Week In Social Work - Episode 1
Apr 21, 201914:20