Listen to this sample broadcast by Dr. Diana Garland talking about "Creating Safe Congregations: Understanding and Protecting Leaders and Churches from Sexual Misconduct" originally recorded on March 5th, 2013.
Podcast Summary: This presentation reports the findings of the first national study of clergy sexual misconduct with adults. It will describe how the social dynamics of congregations contribute to, and so can prevent, clergy sexual misconduct. It will explore the dynamics of power and consent in the context of religious communities.
The sample audio was originally published as NACSW's December, 2014 Podcast of the Month. Join NACSW today to gain access to other great resources for integrating Christian faith and social work practice.
NACSW produces a monthly podcast currently available only to members (samples to friends). In an effort to make more of our resources available to the general public, however, we are pleased to offer a free full podcast to the general public each quarter. We hope you enjoy what you hear and that you'd consider joining NACSW today.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Intervention & Aftercare for Sex Trafficking Survivors: A Holistic Approach to Healing
Listen to this full length broadcast of of Lisa Thompson talking about "Intervention & Aftercare for Sex Trafficking Survivors: A Holistic Approach to Healing?" originally recorded on October 25, 2012.
Podcast Summary: In this preconvention institute offered during NACSW’s Convention 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri, Lisa maintains that the global issue of sex trafficking with its devastating effect on victims is also an American problem of growing proportions. While awareness of the injustice has grown dramatically in the past few years, healing intervention and aftercare for women and child survivors is far from adequate in proportion to the level of need. This workshop will focus on how people of faith of diverse professions have responded on the front lines to develop transformational models for intervention and holistic care for women and children trapped in human trafficking. .
The full audio was originally published as the November 2102 Podcast of the Month. Join NACSW today to gain access to this and other great resources.
Podcast Summary: In this preconvention institute offered during NACSW’s Convention 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri, Lisa maintains that the global issue of sex trafficking with its devastating effect on victims is also an American problem of growing proportions. While awareness of the injustice has grown dramatically in the past few years, healing intervention and aftercare for women and child survivors is far from adequate in proportion to the level of need. This workshop will focus on how people of faith of diverse professions have responded on the front lines to develop transformational models for intervention and holistic care for women and children trapped in human trafficking. .
The full audio was originally published as the November 2102 Podcast of the Month. Join NACSW today to gain access to this and other great resources.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Ethical Implications of Living with DSM-5
Listen to this sample broadcast by Dr. Jim Ellor talking about "Ethical Implications of Living with DSM-5" originally recorded on October 8th, 2013.
Podcast Summary: Dr. Jim Ellor from Baylor University explores the values and ethics underlying the DSM 5. He begins by outlining the history of the DSM series, and highlighting some of the changes introduced in the latest version of this diagnostic manual. The remainder of the workshop focuses on four key questions of ethics for and the implications of living with the DSM 5.
The sample audio was originally published as NACSW's September, 2014 Podcast of the Month. Join NACSW today to gain access to other great resources for integrating Christian faith and social work practice.
Podcast Summary: Dr. Jim Ellor from Baylor University explores the values and ethics underlying the DSM 5. He begins by outlining the history of the DSM series, and highlighting some of the changes introduced in the latest version of this diagnostic manual. The remainder of the workshop focuses on four key questions of ethics for and the implications of living with the DSM 5.
The sample audio was originally published as NACSW's September, 2014 Podcast of the Month. Join NACSW today to gain access to other great resources for integrating Christian faith and social work practice.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Cultivating Healing after Childhood Sexual Abuse
Listen to this sample broadcast by Julie Woodley talking about "Cultivating Healing after Childhood Sexual Abuse" originally recorded on October 26, 2012.
Podcast Summary: This presentation takes you through the pain and healing of childhood sexual abuse. Julie Woodley uses her own story as well as stories of others and video clips of great professionals. Julie describes a journey of healing to listeners to help them understand the dynamics of childhood sexual trauma, and how to invite Christ into their healing through presentation, story and the visual media of storytelling.
The sample audio was originally published as NACSW's September, 2014 Podcast of the Month. Join NACSW today to gain access to other great resources for integrating Christian faith and social work practice.
Podcast Summary: This presentation takes you through the pain and healing of childhood sexual abuse. Julie Woodley uses her own story as well as stories of others and video clips of great professionals. Julie describes a journey of healing to listeners to help them understand the dynamics of childhood sexual trauma, and how to invite Christ into their healing through presentation, story and the visual media of storytelling.
The sample audio was originally published as NACSW's September, 2014 Podcast of the Month. Join NACSW today to gain access to other great resources for integrating Christian faith and social work practice.
Saturday, August 23, 2014
Assessing/Preparing Adoptive Families to Care for Traumatized Children
Listen to this full length broadcast by Jayne Schooler and Hope Haslam Straughan talking about "Assessing/Preparing Adoptive Families to Care for Traumatized Children" originally recorded on October 26, 2012.
Podcast Summary: How can we better prepare foster and adoptive families to care for children with a history of trauma? By integrating trauma-informed language into the assessment and preparation process. This interactive workshop will provide participants with the tools to better prepare families and narrow the gap between expectations of the adoption experience and the realities that come.
The full audio was originally published as NACSW's August, 2014 Podcast of the Month. Join NACSW today to gain access to other great resources for integrating Christian faith and social work practice.
Podcast Summary: How can we better prepare foster and adoptive families to care for children with a history of trauma? By integrating trauma-informed language into the assessment and preparation process. This interactive workshop will provide participants with the tools to better prepare families and narrow the gap between expectations of the adoption experience and the realities that come.
The full audio was originally published as NACSW's August, 2014 Podcast of the Month. Join NACSW today to gain access to other great resources for integrating Christian faith and social work practice.
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Lessons about Training Black Clergy in Mental Health: What Do We Know?
Listen to this sample of Drs. Payne and Dyer talking on "Lessons about Training Black Clergy in Mental Health: What Do We Know?" originally recorded on October 26, 2012 at NACSW's Convention 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. Twenty minute audio samples of NACSW podcasts are available to anyone while the full length podcast is available only to members.
Podcast Summary: In light of the fact that clergy are often front-line counselors, this workshop encourages dialogue about the best ways to collaborate with and to train Black clergy on mental health issues. The presenters discuss culturally competent strategies for 1) approaching clergy members of the African American community, and 2) designing effective mental health training trainings.
The full audio was originally published as the July, 2014 Podcast of the Month. Join NACSW today to gain access to this and other great resources.
Podcast Summary: In light of the fact that clergy are often front-line counselors, this workshop encourages dialogue about the best ways to collaborate with and to train Black clergy on mental health issues. The presenters discuss culturally competent strategies for 1) approaching clergy members of the African American community, and 2) designing effective mental health training trainings.
The full audio was originally published as the July, 2014 Podcast of the Month. Join NACSW today to gain access to this and other great resources.
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Congregational and Community Responses to Vulnerable Older Persons
Listen to this sample of Dr. Dennis Myers talking about "Congregational and
Community Responses to Vulnerable Older Persons" originally recorded on February 25, 2013.
Podcast Summary: This audio conference focuses on how social workers and congregations can respond to the impoverishment and isolation that inhabit the daily lives of a significant number of older persons. It calls attention to unique assets that energize congregational responsiveness and demonstrates how effective preparation, vision, attention to assets, care with congregational volunteers, awareness of barriers and ministry design, locate ministry at the point of greatest need and maximum impact.
The full audio was originally published as the June Podcast of the Month. Join NACSW today to gain access to this and other great resources.
Podcast Summary: This audio conference focuses on how social workers and congregations can respond to the impoverishment and isolation that inhabit the daily lives of a significant number of older persons. It calls attention to unique assets that energize congregational responsiveness and demonstrates how effective preparation, vision, attention to assets, care with congregational volunteers, awareness of barriers and ministry design, locate ministry at the point of greatest need and maximum impact.
The full audio was originally published as the June Podcast of the Month. Join NACSW today to gain access to this and other great resources.
Saturday, May 10, 2014
What's in the Hood of Your Heart?
Listen to this full length broadcast of of Kendall Mathews talking about "What's in the Hood of Your Heart?" originally recorded on October 26, 2012.
Podcast Summary: In this devotional presentation offered during NACSW’s Convention 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri, Kendall challenges Christians in social work to reflect on and nurture the resources of their Christian faith that serve to motivate, inspire, and sustain them in their often difficult work. Kendall draws on his decades of experience working with The Salvation Army to illustrate the difference faith can make in the work we do as social workers and followers of Jesus.
The full audio was originally published as the May 2014 Podcast of the Month. Join today to gain access to this and other great resources.
Podcast Summary: In this devotional presentation offered during NACSW’s Convention 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri, Kendall challenges Christians in social work to reflect on and nurture the resources of their Christian faith that serve to motivate, inspire, and sustain them in their often difficult work. Kendall draws on his decades of experience working with The Salvation Army to illustrate the difference faith can make in the work we do as social workers and followers of Jesus.
The full audio was originally published as the May 2014 Podcast of the Month. Join today to gain access to this and other great resources.
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Spirituality as a Potential Resource for Coping with Trauma
Listen to this sample of Dr. Mary Van Hook talking about "Spirituality as a Potential Resource for Coping with Trauma" originally recorded on October 25th, 2012.
Podcast Summary: This presentation addresses the potential role of spirituality as a resource for coping with both current and past trauma. Spirituality in this context embraces a variety of religious and cultural traditions. The presentation also discusses ways in which social workers can help client access this resource.
This podcast was originally published as the April, 2014 Podcast of the Month. Join NACSW today to gain access to other great resources.
Podcast Summary: This presentation addresses the potential role of spirituality as a resource for coping with both current and past trauma. Spirituality in this context embraces a variety of religious and cultural traditions. The presentation also discusses ways in which social workers can help client access this resource.
This podcast was originally published as the April, 2014 Podcast of the Month. Join NACSW today to gain access to other great resources.
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Trauma, Change, and Hope in Child Welfare
Listen to this sample of Dr. Charles Stikes talking about "Trauma, Change, and Hope in Child Welfare" originally recorded on October 25, 2012. Twenty minute audio samples of NACSW podcasts are available to anyone while the full length podcast is available only to members.
Podcast Summary: This presentation is about the impact of personal, social, and natural disasters, as traumas; the impact on the entire aspect of the lives of people, and what can be done to ameliorate the disastrous consequences. It includes what needs to be done to deal with neglect and abuse as trauma, as well as the consequences of social and natural disasters that child care workers have to deal with as they deal with families as victims.
The full audio was originally published as the March, 2014 Podcast of the Month. Join NACSW today to gain access to this and other great resources.
Podcast Summary: This presentation is about the impact of personal, social, and natural disasters, as traumas; the impact on the entire aspect of the lives of people, and what can be done to ameliorate the disastrous consequences. It includes what needs to be done to deal with neglect and abuse as trauma, as well as the consequences of social and natural disasters that child care workers have to deal with as they deal with families as victims.
The full audio was originally published as the March, 2014 Podcast of the Month. Join NACSW today to gain access to this and other great resources.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Preparing for Practice: The Faith Integration Experiences of Christian Social Work Students
Listen to this sample of Stacey Barker, Ph.D. talking about Preparing for Practice: the Faith Integration Experiences of Christian Social Work Students originally recorded on November 16, 2012. Twenty minute audio samples of NACSW podcasts are available to anyone while the full length podcast is available only to members.
Podcast Summary: This presentation summarizes the results of a qualitative research project which explored the experiences of Christian students related to faith integration in their social work programs. These findings are used as a springboard for a discussion of the implications of integration for social work practice.
The full audio was originally published as the January, 2014 Podcast of the Month. Join today to gain access to this and other great resources.
Podcast Summary: This presentation summarizes the results of a qualitative research project which explored the experiences of Christian students related to faith integration in their social work programs. These findings are used as a springboard for a discussion of the implications of integration for social work practice.
The full audio was originally published as the January, 2014 Podcast of the Month. Join today to gain access to this and other great resources.
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Preparing Communities to Help Our Service Members Return Home
Listen to this full length broadcast of Lanny Endicott and Dexter Freeman talking about Preparing Communities to Help Our Service Members Return Home originally recorded on September 24, 2012.
Podcast Summary: This audio conference workshop focuses on the challenge for social workers of faith to help with re-integrating military veterans into their respective communities. In addition to that, there will be a discussion of current evidence-informed treatment methodologies for assisting veterans with issues of PTSD and related mental health issues.
The full audio was originally published as the January 2014 Podcast of the Month. Join NACSW today to gain access to fadditional great resources.
Podcast Summary: This audio conference workshop focuses on the challenge for social workers of faith to help with re-integrating military veterans into their respective communities. In addition to that, there will be a discussion of current evidence-informed treatment methodologies for assisting veterans with issues of PTSD and related mental health issues.
The full audio was originally published as the January 2014 Podcast of the Month. Join NACSW today to gain access to fadditional great resources.
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