010 Financial Social Work with Reeta Wolfsohn
The Social Work Success Path Podcast
I had the pleasure of interviewing Reeta Wolfsohn, CMSW, creator of Financial Social Worker.com and the Financial Social Worker Certification Program. In my opinion, this program should be a foundational requirement in all Social Work programs! In the video Reeta explains how learning about finances is not just about dollars and cents, but is about unlearning patterns with money, your mindset around money and your overall relationship with money. This knowledge can then be translated to benefit your clients. If you are good with numbers or want to be more responsible with the money that you do...
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009: Passing Breonna's Law: Ending No Knock Warrants with Rep. Attica Scott
The Social Work Success Path Podcast
In this episode of the Afrocentric Social Worker Podcast we interviewed Kentucky State Rep. Attica Scott. | Black Social Work Podcast Two years ago, Breonna Taylor’s death was the result of a no-knock warrant served at her apartment on March 13, 2020, as part of a narcotics investigation. When officers arrived at her residence, they were shot at by her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, who believed a break-in was happening. When officers returned fire, she was shot eight times. After Breonna's death, her family and other activists campaigned to ban no-knock warrants in Louisville. The city...
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008: Guide to Black Mental Health with Dr. Rheeda Walker
The Social Work Success Path Podcast
Dr. Rheeda Walker discusses Black Mental Health in her book the Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health. This is one of the first Black Mental Health Guides of it's kind that is specifically catered to the mental health needs of Black people. Dr. Rheeda Walker's book explores the suicide science within the African American community. | Black Social Worker Podcast Order Dr. Rheeda Walker's Book
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Social Work Mentoring- Nov 5, 2021
The Social Work Success Path Podcast
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Social Work Exam Prep and Navigating the Profession
The Social Work Success Path Podcast
On this episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with Social Work author and researcher Dr. Dawn Apgar. We all know Professor Apgar from her test prep materials that have helped so many Social Workers across the county pass their licensure exam. Dr. Apgar is fellow Social Justice Advocate and spends a lot of time helping Social Workers gain the confidence and skill they need to excel in the profession.
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Discussing the History of HBCU's, Carter G Woodson, and "How We Missed The Mark"
The Social Work Success Path Podcast
In this episode of the Afrocentric Social Worker we talk to Dr. Greg Carr, the Chair of the Africana Studies Department at Howard University.
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Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome with Dr. Joy Degruy
The Social Work Success Path Podcast
On this episode of The Afrocentric Social Worker Podcast I talk with nationally and internationally recognized author, researcher and fellow Social Worker, Dr. Joy Degruy. She discusses her work and book Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing and how to apply her concepts to our work within the African American community.
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Understanding the Two Types of Overwhelm That Drives Procrastination and Unfulfillment in Your Life
The Social Work Success Path Podcast
In this episode I be break down:
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The Power of Parental Connection
The Social Work Success Path Podcast
A podcast for Social Workers and Counselors where we are changing the conversation about the collective experiences of African Americans and centering on our need for restoration and healing.
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The In Her Space community welcomes The Afrocentric Social Worker Podcast hosted by Manicka Thomas LISW. Manicka discusses the topic of mental health awareness and the impact that it can have in making changes in our communities. She discusses the importance of African Americans being the center of the solution driven outcomes that impact our families and most importantly our children. Manicka is a licensed social worker with experience in working with children and families overcome social hurdles and providing supportive tools to help them achieve their goals. The Afrocentric Social Worker Podcast will be a welcome addition to In Her Space and we are excited about what is to come!!! For more information vision www.inherspace.com
Manicka Thomas is the CEO of Thomas Community Consulting LLC, a Continuing Education and Professional Development company that offers workshops and training for counselors, social workers and helping professionals from a culturally relevant perspective. She is also the Clinical Director at Kindred Connections Therapy Center. A mental health private practice that specializes in providing therapy to African American children, youth and families impacted by trauma.
With over 10 years of experience, her work with youth and families spans from working with head start children and parents to supporting rising high school Seniors in completing college level coursework for graduation. She has also taught as an Adjunct Faculty member in the Social Work Program at Sinclair Community College. Her primary interests as an educator are Cultural Competence, Afrocentricity as a Model for Social Change, and African American youth development and behavior.
Here is what we discuss in this episode:
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The role the black church plays in encouraging conversations about mental health
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Understanding the body mind connection in mental health treatment
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The impact of childhood attachment and trauma on children's behaviors
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Healing the entire family by restoring healthy interactions
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Understanding anger as a secondary emotion and what that means for children's behaviors
Links Discussed In This Episode
Get in touch with Manicka via her websites:
www.manickathomas.com - CEUs for Counselors and Social Workers
www.kindredconnectionstherapy.com - Manicka's private therapy practice