Diary of a Black Social Worker

Lisa P. Nelson
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Personal Journals

Diary of a Black Social Worker is a podcast sharing diverse narratives of social work practice. Personal triumphs, challenges, education and reflections about the day to day life of an oncology social worker of color.

  1. 03/07/2022

    Caring for a Child With Cancer

    Meet Shaina Cruea, mother, wife, small business owner and pole dancing champion. Shaina shares her journey of being a mother and caregiver for Drew, her two year old son, diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancerous tumor that arises in the soft tissue. Shaina shares the challenges, including the initial shock of Drew’s diagnosis, mom guilt, finding balance, practicing self care and tips for other warrior moms.

    Caring for a Child With Cancer

  2. 09/24/2021

    Healing is Our Resistance

    This episode features Black Yogi Blyss Buitrago. Blyss shares how she recognized the need within herself and BIPOC communities to heal and restore their souls from the impacts of deep seeded racial & ancestral trauma. During the pandemic, Blyss was moved by our community to reclaim our cultural herbal traditions and create equitable healing spaces for BIPOC offering meditation, body movement & herbal supports.

    Healing is Our Resistance

  3. 05/14/2021

    Palliative Care Social Work

    This episode features Stephanie Broadnax- Broussard, LCSW-S, ACHP_SW, Therapist, Motivational Speaker, and Educator. Stephanie focuses on helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of life transitions including difficult conversations surrounding end of life care and advanced care planning. Stephanie is passionate about meeting her patients where they are, providing education and guidance towards living a purposeful life. Thank you Stephanie for your contributions to your community, your patients and your fellow social work colleagues.

    Palliative Care Social Work

  4. 03/01/2021

    Social Work Month 2021 Social Workers Are Essential

    This episode features Dr. Brittany Nwachuku. She is an Assistant Professor of Social Work, Director of Field Education, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Board Certified Oncology Social Workers. Dr. Nwachuku shares her experience of growing up in a family of social workers and her dream as a little girl to be a tenured Professor. She shares the challenges of being a woman of color in academia and gives words of wisdom to social workers contemplating a career in academia and oncology social work. Thank you for your contributions to your community, your students and your fellow social work colleagues. Happy Social Work Month to Dr. Nwachuku!

    Social Work Month 2021 Social Workers Are Essential

  5. 02/14/2021

    Workplace Racism and Micro Aggressions

    Racial micro aggressions are ever present in the workplace. Black people, especially black women often suffer the brunt of these harmful practices. In this episode I share my experiences and coping strategies for how to cope and support black colleagues managing these difficult situation.

    Workplace Racism and Micro Aggressions

  6. 01/30/2021

    Home For A Year: Episode 5 Free At Last

    The final episode of the five part series ends with Quan describing his release from prison and the challenges he faces navigating a post prison world.

  7. 01/23/2021

    Home For A Year: Episode 4

    Quan shares his experience of pursuing his undergraduate and graduate education while being incarcerated; outlining the process of parole. He shares his fears and the overwhelming anxiety he experienced while awaiting the Parole Boards decision.

    Home For A Year: Episode 4

  8. 01/19/2021

    Dr. Fritz: Reasons Why I Received the COVID-19 Vaccination

    Dr Fritz is a Black Anesthesiologist. She discusses her decision to get the vaccination and how she hopes it will benefit patients and her community. We also discuss the complex reasons behind minority suspicions and “vaccination shaming” from colleagues and the community.

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