inSocialWork® is the University at Buffalo School of Social Work’s monthly podcast series. Our purpose is to engage practitioners and researchers in lifelong learning and to promote research to practice and practice to research.
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Our Latest Episode
What does it mean to be neurodivergent and what does it look like in our classrooms, workplaces, and daily lives?
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Greenfield, explores how neurodiversity challenges traditional systems of learning and working, and why social workers must deepen their understanding to provide inclusive and effective support. Drawing from her research and lived experience, Greenfield highlights how neurodivergent individuals, such as those with ADHD, autism, giftedness, and more, often thrive when environments adapt, but struggle when systems remain rigid. She examines common misconceptions, the double invisibility of “twice exceptional” students, and the urgent need for education to transform its approaches.
Finally, Greenfield turns to the policy landscape, addressing how shifting federal priorities could either safeguard, or jeopardize, critical supports for neurodivergent people.
Jennifer Greenfield, PhD, associate professor at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social Work. She is a scholar of employment, caregiving, and health policy whose recent work focuses on neurodivergence in graduate education. She brings both professional expertise and personal perspective to this conversation, offering practical insights for educators, practitioners, and policymakers alike.
Technology in Social Work
It is an exciting time to be a social worker! Innovative technology has opened up new possibilities to better serve our clients.
On inSocialWork®, you can discover how social workers are leveraging technology in creative ways to build upon client strengths and increase the impact of their agencies. Our episodes cover a wide range of technologies—from telehealth and apps to text messaging, social media and even video games.
Trauma-Informed and Human Rights Perspective
Here at the UB School of Social Work, we integrate a trauma-informed and human rights perspective into all of our programs. inSocialWork® offers a variety of podcasts on trauma, trauma-informed care, human rights and social justice.
Global Social Work
Social workers need a variety of skills and a strong knowledge base to successfully navigate the diverse landscape of our increasingly global world. The UB School of Social Work provides many opportunities to acquire the skills and knowledge needed for professional practice and global citizenship.
Self-Care
Self-care is an essential part of sustaining good social work practice.
At inSocialWork®, we encourage social workers to explore, develop and engage in good self-care to enrich both their lives and their profession.
Top Downloads
From mental health to substance abuse, from ethics to cultural competence, you can explore a variety of topics with inSocialWork®.
The topics with the most downloads are:
- Macro Social Work and Community Issues
- Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care
- Social Work Practice and Interventions
Contact us
Are you a social work practitioner, researcher or educator doing innovative work? Do you have questions or an idea for a future podcast? We would love to hear from you. Write to us at insocialwork@buffalo.edu.