6 FIGURE SOCIAL WORKER

lashanna alfred

Empowering and Equipping Social Workers to Dominate in the field. From 0 to 6 figures. Teaching you how to make a living while making a difference.

  1. Jul 12

    Trauma-Informed Leadership: Building Strong Teams, Emotional Resilience & Preventing Burnout for Social Workers

    What does it take to become a leader who inspires trust, builds resilient teams, and creates lasting impact? In this episode of the Six Figure Social Worker Podcast, we explore how trauma-informed leadership helps social workers, leaders, entrepreneurs, and helping professionals strengthen communication, improve team performance, and lead with confidence. Whether you supervise a team, run an organization, or serve clients every day, you'll discover practical leadership strategies that promote emotional resilience, reduce burnout, and create healthier workplace cultures. • Leadership Mindset for lasting impact• Social Work Leadership strategies• Team Building Assessment techniques• Trauma-Informed Leadership principles• Emotional Resilience for Leaders• Burnout Prevention for Helping Professionals• Building trust through effective communication• Leading teams with confidence and empathy• Creating stronger organizations through intentional leadership • Social Workers• Leaders• Entrepreneurs• Helping Professionals• Nonprofit Organizations• Healthcare Professionals• Team Managers• Clinical Supervisors• Coaches and Consultants If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with colleagues who are passionate about leadership, social work, and professional growth. #Leadership Mindset, #Social Work Leadership, #Team #Building Assessment, #Trauma-Informed Leadership, #Emotional Resilience for Leaders, #Burnout Prevention for #Helping Professionals, #Leadership Development, #Team Leadership, #Professional Development, #Organizational Leadership. CE/Evaluation/Quiz: Training Checkpoint — Training PortalBuild Your Team Assessment: Build Your Team Assessment | LaShanna Alfred

    Trauma-Informed Leadership: Building Strong Teams, Emotional Resilience & Preventing Burnout for Social Workers

  2. Jul 12

    The Communication Mistake That's Costing You Clients

    Episode 2: The Communication Mistake That's Costing You ClientsEffective Communication for Retaining Youth and Families – Part 2 (1-Hour Ethics CE) This episode qualifies for 1 Hour of Ethics Continuing Education (Ohio). Listen to the entire episode.Complete the course evaluation.Pass the post-training quiz.Submit payment to receive your certificate.Why do some youth and families return to services while others disengage—even when you know you're providing quality care? In Episode 2 of the 6-Figure Social Worker Podcast, LaShanna Alfred, LISW-S, continues the Effective Communication for Retaining Youth and Families series by exploring the communication habits that unintentionally damage trust, increase resistance, and contribute to client disengagement. This 1-hour Ethics CE episode goes beyond theory and provides practical, trauma-informed strategies you can immediately implement in your practice. In this episode, you'll learn: How to recognize the communication mistakes that quietly cost agencies client retention.The Four Structural Pillars of trauma-informed communication: Clarity, Empathy, Cultural Responsiveness, and Transparency.Practical communication scripts you can begin using with youth and families immediately.How to navigate difficult conversations while maintaining ethical boundaries.Strategies for de-escalation, restorative conversations, and rebuilding trust after a crisis.How ethical communication strengthens therapeutic relationships while reducing conflict and resistance.Why mastering trauma-informed communication makes you a more valuable clinician and leader.CE Evaluation/Quizhttps://uchangeeducate.comWhether you're a social worker, counselor, case manager, therapist, supervisor, or behavioral health professional, this episode will equip you with practical tools to improve client engagement, strengthen therapeutic alliances, and increase long-term retention. Communication isn't just a clinical skill—it's one of the most powerful interventions we have. When clients feel safe, understood, and respected, they're far more likely to engage, heal, and return. Hosted by: LaShanna Alfred, LISW-STrauma Therapist • Speaker • Educator • Host of the 6-Figure Social Worker Podcast To receive CE credit:https://uchangeeducate.com Take The Build Your Team AssessmentBuild Your Team Assessment | LaShanna Alfred

    The Communication Mistake That's Costing You Clients

  3. Jun 28

    Effective Communication for Retaining Youth and Families | Ethics CE Training for Social Workers & Therapists

    Effective Communication for Retaining Youth and Families | Ethics CE Training 6-Figure Social Worker Podcast Host: LaShanna Alfred, LISW-S 1-Hour Ethics Continuing Education (CE) - $25 EPISODE OVERVIEW: Communication is one of the most powerful clinical tools you possess. In this 1-hour Ethics Continuing Education (CE) episode, LaShanna Alfred explores how ethical, trauma-informed communication can strengthen therapeutic relationships, increase client engagement, and improve retention among youth and families. You'll learn three practical communication strategies you can begin implementing immediately to build trust, foster collaboration, and reduce barriers that often lead to disengagement from treatment. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: ✓ Build trust through trauma-informed communication ✓ Increase client engagement using active listening and empathy ✓ Strengthen therapeutic relationships through ethical communication practices ✓ Improve client retention by communicating with intention and consistency ✓ Apply practical techniques that can be used immediately in clinical practice ✓ Ethical frameworks for effective youth and family engagement ✓ Strategies to reduce treatment disengagement ✓ Communication tools for building therapeutic alliance ✓ Real-world applications for clinical practice THIS TRAINING IS IDEAL FOR: • Social Workers • Counselors and Therapists • Case Managers • Behavioral Health Professionals • Clinical Supervisors • Nonprofit Leaders • Anyone working with youth and families • Mental health professionals seeking CE credits • Organizational leaders focused on client retention CE CERTIFICATION DETAILS: ✅ Approved for: 1 Hour of Ethics Continuing Education (CE) ✅ Cost: $25 ✅ Certificate Issued: Upon completion of all requirements TO RECEIVE YOUR CE CERTIFICATE: 1. Listen to the entire podcast episode 2. Complete the Course Evaluation 3. Successfully complete the Post-Training Quiz 4. Pay the $25 fee Your CE certificate will be issued after payment and completion of evaluation and quiz. Get Your CE: https://uchangeeducate.com Ethical, trauma-informed communication is not just a clinical best practice—it's the foundation of client retention, therapeutic alliance, and lasting impact in your work with youth and families. 🔔 Subscribe to the Six Figure Social Worker Podcast for weekly training on leadership, clinical skills, and professional growth. Leave a Review - Your feedback helps us create better content for social workers and helping professionals. Share This Episode with colleagues who are passionate about ethical practice and client retention. 💡 Get Your CE Certificate - Invest in your professional development: https://uchangeeducate.com YOUR FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT: Thank you for investing in your professional growth and your commitment to providing ethical, effective care for the youth and families you serve. Your feedback is very important. Please let me know how I can make this better. #EffectiveCommunication #EthicsCE #TraumaInformedCare #SocialWorker #Therapist #ContinuingEducation #ClientRetention #TherapeuticRelationship #EthicalPractice #YouthServices #FamilyServices #MentalHealthTraining #ProfessionalDevelopment #ClinicalSkills #LeadershipTraining

    Effective Communication for Retaining Youth and Families | Ethics CE Training for Social Workers & Therapists

  4. May 20

    Dear Future Social Worker: Trauma-Informed Communication & Building a 6-Figure Practice with Paul Bashea Williams, LCSW-C

    In this episode of Dear Future Social Worker, LaShanna Alfred sits down with Paul Bashea (Bah-Shay) Williams, LCSW-C, LICSW — Licensed Clinical Social Worker, psychotherapist, keynote speaker, and business owner — for a conversation on trauma-informed communication, healthy relationships, and what it really takes to build a thriving private practice We dig into how to validate a client's pain without reinforcing the belief behind it, how to recognize when someone is in survival mode, and how clinicians can apply trauma-informed principles both with clients and in their own professional growth. This episode is part of our ongoing series supporting Ohio social workers, family therapists, and marriage counselors with practical, CE-eligible insight.About our guest: Paul Bashea Williams, LCSW-C, LICSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Keynote Speaker, Relationship Advisor, Business Owner, Entrepreneur, and Corporate Consultant with over 20 years of professional experience. He authored The Father's Journal, Dear Future Wife: A Man's Guide and A Woman's Reference To Healthy Relationships, and The Found Journal: A Black Man's Guide to Self-Discovery.Paul owns and operates Hearts In Mind Counseling, a mental health private practice specializing in marriage, family, couples, and individual therapy, and the nonprofit Hearts In Mind Alignment Foundation, serving underserved and minority populations globally. He also provides corporate coaching and consulting to help companies address mental health and improve workplace culture. His work has been featured on CNN, HBO, A&E, Men's Health Magazine, Essence Magazine, BET, Bustle, the Roland Martin Show, Huffington Post, TV One, Radio One, ABC, NBC, FOX, and CBS. Paul earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Social Work from East Tennessee State University, where he was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Alumnus.Connect with Paul: BasheaWilliams.com | @BasheaWilliams on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube His counseling practice Earn your Ohio CE hours with LaShanna AlfredTake the Build Your Team Assessment Learn more

    Dear Future Social Worker: Trauma-Informed Communication & Building a 6-Figure Practice with Paul Bashea Williams, LCSW-C

  5. Apr 18

    Social Work Exam Blueprint

    Dr. Quadasha Mcilwaine is a 33 year old dually licensed mental health therapist, business owner, college professor, exam prep coach, and children’s author from Charlotte, NC. She has over 8 years of private practice experience providing mental health services to individuals, groups, and families. Dr. Q founded Licensed 2 Heal Project, a nonprofit organization that promotes mental health awareness, advocacy, and empowerment to youth and adolescents. At  31 years old, she completed her Doctor of Social Work (DSW) degree from Walden University. Dr. Q is also the owner of Licensed 2 Heal Counseling Center, LLC where she provides therapeutic services to those in need. She also serves as a motivational speaker in the community. Dr. Q's passion for the field comes from her upbringing where she witnessed first hand experiences of foster youth. Dr. Q is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc and is excited about continuing to promote positive social change in the field of social work. If you are seeking help with test prep, reach out to Dr. Q.

    Social Work Exam Blueprint

  6. Mar 31

    Nakia Watson Travel Social Work

    Nakia Watson is a multi-state licensed clinical social worker, experienced travel social worker, and founder of My Healed Mind. With a background in hospital social work, foster care, and work assignments across multiple states, she offers a national perspective on healthcare systems, workforce mobility, and career strategy for social workers. Nakia is passionate about helping social workers expand their options, overcome fear around change, and confidently step into opportunities that align with both their values and financial goals.

    Nakia Watson Travel Social Work

  7. Feb 16

    Forensic Social Work beyond the walls

    Tireeka Watson, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, forensic clinician, and educator specializing in ethical, scope-aligned court-involved mental health work. She is the founder of Anchored in Essence Therapy & Consulting, where she provides clinical services, forensic evaluations, and professional education for clinicians navigating forensic and legal systems. Tireeka is known for helping clinicians understand licensure scope, professional boundaries, and ethical decision-making in high-stakes environments. Through workshops, webinars, and mentorship, she supports clinicians in building clarity and confidence without compromising their license or integrity. Email: anchoredinessence@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.anchoredinessence.com/

    Forensic Social Work beyond the walls

  8. Jan 17

    Grow and Scale As A Social Worker

    Shirria shares her journey and success in the field of Social Work and she's positioned to help others as well. "I enjoy working with individuals experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety that result from life responsibilities, such as the overworked and overwhelmed mother. I also enjoy helping younger millennials and Gen Zers that are anxious or depressed due to internal conflicts surrounding adulthood, unrealistic or unfulfilled expectations, social media comparisons, and money instability."

    Grow and Scale As A Social Worker
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Empowering and Equipping Social Workers to Dominate in the field. From 0 to 6 figures. Teaching you how to make a living while making a difference.

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  • Creator
    lashanna alfred
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    90
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    © lashanna alfred
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