Are you a social worker looking to build financial freedom beyond the 9-5? 💸 In this inspiring episode of Social Workers, Rise! Catherine Moore, LCSW, chats with Bas Moreno—Financial social worker, podcaster, Zumba instructor, author, and speaker—about how he’s successfully built multiple streams of income while staying true to his mission of service. You’ll discover: - How to maximize your skills to generate income outside of your day job - The power of becoming an author, speaker, and content...
Jul 07, 2025•26 min•Season 11Ep. 204
Have you ever wondered what PTSD really looks like from the inside out? In this raw and powerful solo episode of Social Workers, Rise! , host Catherine Moore, LCSW, opens up about her personal journey with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after losing her home in a devastating wildfire at just 16 years old. Through her lived experience and clinical lens, Catherine explores: 🔥 The emotional aftermath of surviving a natural disaster 🧠 What PTSD really is—plus how it's different from acute s...
Jun 29, 2025•18 min•Season 11Ep. 203
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, and as a social worker, understanding how to support clients with depression is vital. This episode of Social Workers, Rise! explores everything new social workers need to know about depression, including key symptoms, risk factors, treatment options, and how to recognize it in clients (and ourselves). From emotional and physical symptoms to evidence-based therapeutic interventions, you’ll learn how to address depression through a ho...
Jun 17, 2025•22 min•Season 11Ep. 202
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world—and as new social workers, it’s essential to understand how to recognize it, support clients dealing with it, and manage it in ourselves. In this episode of Social Workers, Rise!, host Catherine Moore, LCSW, breaks down everything you need to know about anxiety from a clinical and practical lens. Whether you’re in supervision, just graduated with your MSW, or supporting high-risk populations, this episode is for you. 🧠 In T...
Jun 03, 2025•34 min•Season 11Ep. 201
What’s the difference between mental health and mental illness? As new social workers, understanding this distinction is crucial—not just for our clients, but for our own well-being as we step into emotionally demanding roles. In this episode of Social Workers, Rise! Podcast, host Catherine Moore, LCSW, breaks down the definition of mental health vs. mental illness, shares current mental health statistics, and explores which populations are at the highest risk. You'll also learn how to recognize...
May 11, 2025•27 min•Season 11Ep. 200
In this episode of Social Workers Rise , we’re diving into a topic that every social worker needs in their toolbox: Trauma-Informed Assessments . You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of what trauma is and how it impacts the people we serve. We’ll break down the psychosocial assessment step-by-step and explore how to apply trauma-informed principles to make the process safer, more compassionate, and more effective for clients. Whether you’re a student, new in the field, or a seasoned prof...
Mar 23, 2025•17 min•Season 11Ep. 199
The Social Work Interstate Compact is being promoted as a solution to licensure mobility, but is it right for YOU? In this episode of Social Worker’s Rise!, we take a critical look at the compact and discuss its potential downsides. From concerns about ethical liability and accessibility to its impact on professional standards, we break down what social workers need to know before supporting this initiative. In This Episode, We Discuss: ✔️ What the Social Work Interstate Compact is and how it wo...
Feb 10, 2025•25 min•Season 11Ep. 198
Getting supervision at your work is just 1 way to find a clinical supervisor but this may not be the best for everyone; you do have other options. Social Workers who are in the supervision process or are about to start the supervision process you will NEED to hear this episode. Supervision is a huge investment in your career, you need to be sure you have the best resources available to you, including your supervisor. Thank you to our podcast sponsor, RISE Directory. Find a Clinical Supervisor ne...
Feb 02, 2025•27 min•Season 11Ep. 197
In this episode, Catherine Moore, LCSW discusses the impact of social media on mental health , focusing on warning signs to look out for in oneself and clients. She categorizes these signs into behavioral, emotional, and social aspects, providing insights into how social media can affect self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. Catherine also offers actionable tips for managing social media use , emphasizing the importance of setting intentions, boundaries, and taking breaks. Chapters...
Jan 27, 2025•23 min•Season 11Ep. 196
In this episode, Catherine discusses the top five high-paying careers in social work, emphasizing the importance of specialized skills, advanced degrees, and strategic career choices to maximize earning potential. She provides insights into various roles, including medical social work, clinical social work, corporate social work, school social work, and travel social work, along with tips for enhancing career prospects and salary. ____________________________________ Tap Here to Subscribe to t...
Dec 22, 2024•13 min•Season 10Ep. 195
In this episode of Social Workers Rise, host Catherine, LCSW discusses the top 10 social work trends for 2024, emphasizing the importance of staying ahead in the field. The conversation covers the integration of technology, trauma-informed practices, the demand for geriatric social work, and the focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Catherine also highlights the significance of workforce well-being, hybrid work models, and the ongoing advocacy for social work licensing reform. The episode c...
Dec 09, 2024•25 min•Season 10Ep. 194
In this episode of Social Workers RISE! , I sit down with Matt Schaefer to discuss the Social Work Interstate Compact—a game-changer for licensure portability across participating states. We break down how the compact works, its current status, and what advocacy efforts are needed to bring more states on board. We also dive into the potential impact on mental health care access, telepractice, travel social work, and disaster response. Most importantly, we emphasize how vital it is for social wor...
Nov 17, 2024•18 min•Season 10Ep. 193
In this episode of Social Workers RISE! Podcast, I explore the intricate world of hospital social work, covering the diverse roles and responsibilities that social workers hold in medical settings. I dive into the unique challenges faced in intensive care units, discuss the critical ethical considerations in end-of-life care, and share some of the complexities of working in the birthing unit. I also highlight the importance of cultural sensitivity and provide practical tips for aspiring hospital...
Nov 10, 2024•26 min•Season 10Ep. 192
In this episode, I dive into the pervasive issue of burnout among social workers, sharing my personal experiences and insights. I talk about the symptoms of burnout, how it impacts both professional and personal life, and offer some strategies for managing and preventing it. I emphasize the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and seeking support from colleagues and supervisors. My hope with this episode is to raise awareness about burnout and encourage social workers to prioritize their...
Nov 03, 2024•25 min•Season 10Ep. 191
In this episode of Social Workers Rise, host Catherine Moore discusses the versatility of social work careers, particularly focusing on private practice. She addresses common myths and barriers associated with starting a private practice, emphasizing the ease of seeing clients without setting up a full practice. Catherine shares her experiences with the platform Rula, highlighting its benefits, including client choice and insurance acceptance. She also touches on ethical considerations, client f...
Oct 27, 2024•18 min•Season 10Ep. 190
In this episode, Catherine shares her personal journey into private practice and therapy, discussing her initial reluctance to become a therapist, her experiences with burnout in teletherapy, and the challenges of imposter syndrome. She highlights the importance of finding the right platforms for therapy and shares her positive experience with Rula, a platform that connects therapists with clients. Catherine encourages listeners to explore their options in private practice and reassures them tha...
Oct 20, 2024•16 min•Season 10Ep. 190
In this episode of the Social Workers RISE! Podcast, Catherine Moore LCSW interviews Roopa Cantu LCSW, a South Asian therapist who shares her journey into private practice and her experiences with mental health within the South Asian community. Roopa discusses the cultural dynamics, stigma, and challenges faced by individuals seeking therapy, as well as the importance of community support and understanding in overcoming these barriers. The conversation highlights the need for accessible mental h...
Oct 12, 2024•31 min•Season 10Ep. 188
Financial Social Work. Tomika Flowers is a renowned speaker and seasoned mental health professional with over a decade of experience as a Senior Social Worker with the Department of Veteran's Affairs, Adjunct professor and group facilitator. Specializing in transformative education, Tomika empowers individuals, groups, and organizations by addressing financial literacy, mindset shifts, and practical self-care strategies. Through her engaging financial workshops and rejuvenating retreats, she ins...
Oct 05, 2024•24 min•Season 10Ep. 187
In this episode of Social Workers RISE!, host Catherine speaks with Jessica J. Mitchell about the critical intersection of social work and politics. They discuss the importance of political engagement for social workers, the various ways to get involved in political action, and the steps necessary for those interested in running for office. Jessica emphasizes the need for social workers to advocate for policy changes that affect their clients and communities, and she provides practical advice fo...
Oct 02, 2024•25 min•Season 10Ep. 186
This epsiode with Jennifer Travers, MSW of CHEP talks about versatile the MSW degree is (even without a clinical license), who benefits from tansitional housing, and simple ways you can gain valuable experience if you are interested in pursuing this as a career path. Jennifer has been in the field for 16 years and during this time has done several different jobs from case management, to program management to run court ordered education groups. Currently she is the director of Operations for CHEP...
Sep 22, 2024•24 min•Season 10Ep. 185
In this episode, Catherine Moore, LCSW, speaks with Lana, an associate clinical counselor, about identifying when clients may be lying in therapy. Lana shares cues like anxiety responses, changes in speech patterns, and vagueness in details. She emphasizes the importance of understanding a client's baseline behavior and using empathy and curiosity when addressing potential dishonesty, creating a safe space for clients to open up. ____________________________________ Tap Here to Subscribe to th...
Sep 14, 2024•18 min•Season 10Ep. 184
Interested in pursuing Medical Social Work? Listen into this episode to hear about the different opportunities available to you outside of hospital social work. This is the episode for you if you are wanting to work in medical, but aren’t quite sure where to get started. This episode will definitely give you some ideas on where to start, your medicalsocial work journey. ____________________________________ Tap Here to Subscribe to the Social Workers, Rise! Email Resource List Tap Here to sho...
Sep 09, 2024•25 min•Season 10Ep. 181
If you are new to your internship this semester, listen in to this episode to make this transition go smoother for time management, what happens when you aren't with your dream population, and more. ____________________________________ Tap Here to Subscribe to the Social Workers, Rise! Email Resource List Tap Here to shop career courses for Social Workers. ____________________________________ Thank you to our SPONSORS 11th Annual Addictions Conference For 10% off, use code RISE Therapist De...
Sep 01, 2024•28 min•Season 10Ep. 182
If you identify as a "geek" or work with clients who are geeky, then listen up! Geek therapy is an evidenced-based therapy modality that can help you build rapport with your clients in a way no one has before. It helps you meet then where they are at and relate to them in a fun way. This epsiode is with Dawn Davis, LMFT who is also a certified geek therapist. She will share her secrets on how to use video games to connect with teens, how a doll can facilitate conversations on generational trauma...
Jul 07, 2024•31 min
In this episode, Catherine interviews Daushae Preciado, an MSW who works in community mental health. Daushae shares her experiences and insights into the field, discussing topics such as the variety of work in community mental health, the importance of advocating for oneself in terms of salary, and the challenges of crisis intervention in a remote setting. She emphasizes the need for client-centered care and the rewarding aspects of helping clients find their voice and improve their mental healt...
Jun 30, 2024•35 min•Season 9Ep. 180
In this episode, Catherine interviews Ilana Marcucci-Morris, a licensed clinical social worker, about her involvement in a 10-week strike at Kaiser. The strike resulted in significant gains, including better wages, improved benefits, and expanded mental health programming. Ilana encourages other mental health professionals to join a union and provides resources for organizing. She also discusses two patient advocacy bills sponsored by NUHW that aim to enforce parity laws and improve access to ca...
Jun 23, 2024•50 min•Season 9Ep. 179
This episode is all about innovative applications of AI (Artifical Intelligence) in social work. This intersection offers a fascinating glimpse into how technology can enhance our social work practice as trainers, community organizers, program directors, researchers, grant writers, and board members etc. We are delving into how AI can revolutionize social work practices and discussing practical applications but also ethical concerns for the future of our profession. _____________________________...
Jun 16, 2024•33 min•Season 9Ep. 178
This episode with Milvon Wright, MSW is all about her journey from CPS worker to Pediatric Medical Social Worker. She shares how to transition into Medical Social Work even if you have "only worked in CPS", Advocacy in Medical Social Work, How to not take home heavy emotions, average salary, and what they are looking for in interviews. If you want to learn more about this role or are preparing for an interview in this role, you MUST listen to this episode. ____________________________________ T...
Jun 09, 2024•42 min•Season 9Ep. 177
In this episode, Catherine discusses the importance of understanding the social determinants of health in the context of social work and mental health care. She also provides a personal update and encourages listeners to sign up for the email resource list. Catherine then delves into the concept of social determinants of health, explaining the non-medical factors that influence health outcomes and the impact of different systems on communities. ____________________________________ Tap Here to S...
Jun 03, 2024•20 min•Season 9Ep. 176
In this episode, Catherine interviews Justin Gillespie, a therapist specializing in working with adults with ADHD. They discuss the key indicators of ADHD, how it shows up in people's lives, and the misconceptions surrounding the disorder. Justin shares his insights on how to work with individuals with ADHD, including using a person-centered and strength-based approach. He also provides advice for those interested in working with this population and highlights the importance of formalized accomm...
May 26, 2024•25 min•Season 9Ep. 175
