7: Navigating the Field (Placements) - with Lindsey Marshall, LMSW

04/19/21 • 33 min

Are you stressed about getting your field placement? Or do you want to learn what a field placement is? Hosts Deanna A and Deanna D teach you about field placements in the social work curriculum. They talk with Lindsey Marshall, LMSW about navigating their field placement struggles such as not getting a placement you wanted or not liking a placement as much as you thought you would, as well as the silver linings of these scenarios. They also explore Lindsey’s field placement journey and how it led to her current role as a sex therapist!

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Hosts Deanna A and Deanna D discuss the difference between transference and countertransference in the social work field, share their experiences with both, and discuss how to manage these occurrences in a professional way.

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8: Imposter Syndrome - with Amy Ricotta, LMSW

“A psychological phenomenon in which people are unable to internalize their accomplishments.” Imposter Syndrome, a term coined for fearing that we aren't as "good at what we do" as others think. Feeling this way? You aren't alone! Hosts Deanna A and Deanna D welcome their guest to discuss the topic, Amy Ricotta, LMSW who works as a therapist in private practice and teaches yoga on the side. They discuss their experiences with feeling like an imposter, and how they manage these normal feelings in the social work field.