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
In a time when Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives face relentless attacks, how can social workers reclaim DEI's transformative potential and shape a more just future?
In this urgent episode, our guest, Dr. Tonya Bibbs, a scholar and member of the Social Work Futures Lab will comment on the future of DEI, the role of Social Work and perhaps most importantly, the Future of Social Work given our current reality.
Drawing from developmental science, Black feminist thought, and participatory foresight, Bibbs reframes DEI beyond reactionary politics into a practice of "situating ourselves in all time zones of equity"—honoring history while actively building liberatory alternatives.
Tonya Bibbs, PhD is an associate professor at Erikson Institute in Chicago who blends rigorous scholarship with deep relational care as a researcher, child development expert, and trusted guide for organizations reimagining justice. Grounded in systems thinking and ancestral wisdom, she’s known for making invisible patterns visible in complex change work.
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.