Dr. Jones has a conversation around trauma therapy with Dr. Guy Macpherson and Therapist/Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Gray ManisNotes:Gray (Isaac) Manis, MSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, A

Episode 31 – Dr. Jones talks with Police Chief, Mike Ward, and the agency’s social worker, Kelly Pompilio, about the need for integrating social workers alongside our officers.

Sep 20th, 2019 36m 32s

Dr. Jones talks with Police Chief, Mike Ward, and the agency’s social worker, Kelly Pompilio, about the need for integrating social workers alongside our officers.——–TRANSCRIPTTranscripts are created using a combination of speech recognition

Episode 30 – Jean Ritchie Part 2 of 2 – Dr. Jones talks with Appalachian musician Carla Gover about music, social justice, and her connection to Jean Ritchie

Jun 20th, 2019 40m 37s

In our second Jean Ritchie podcast, Part 2 of 2, Dr. Jones talks with Appalachian musician Carla Gover about music, social justice, and her connection to Jean Ritchie.In these last two episodes (ep 29 & 30) we explore the life of folk singer a

Episode 29 – Jean Ritchie part 1 of 2 – Dr. Jones explores the life of folk singer and social worker Jean Ritchie with Dr. Kay Hoffman

Jun 20th, 2019 21m 43s

Ep 29 – Jean Ritchie part 1 of 2 – Dr. Jones explores the life of folk singer and social worker Jean Ritchie including her connection to the UK College of Social Work and an unaired interview segment with friend and former UKCoSW dean, Dr. Kay

Episode 28 – Dr. Jones talks with UK faculty Dr. Chris Flaherty about military social work, research, and UK’s new Army Master of Social Work (MSW) Program Collaboration

Apr 15th, 2019 32m 37s

Dr. Jones talks with UK faculty Dr. Chris Flaherty about military social work, research, and UK’s new Army MSW Program CollaborationChris Flaherty Bio:https://socialwork.uky.edu/dr-chris-flaherty/Military Social Work UK News Items:April 2

Episode 27 – Dr. Jones talks with performance artist, teacher, and scholar, Bailey Anderson

Mar 15th, 2019 24m 44s

What do dancing with scrabble pieces have to do with social justice? To find out listen to Podcast #26 as Dr. Jones talks with performance artist, teacher, and scholar, Bailey Anderson. Bio:Bailey Anderson is a performance artist, teacher,

Episode 26 – Lobby Day Pt. 2 – Advocacy by Social Workers in the Political Arena with Brenda Rosen (NASW-KY) and students Tori Monnett, Shyan Stivers, and Daniel Beasley

Feb 13th, 2019 35m 58s

Lobby Day Part 2 of 2 : Advocacy by Social Workers in the Political Arena. Dr. Jones talks with Brenda Rosen (NASW-KY) and students Tori Monnett, Shyan Stivers, and Daniel Beasley about how social workers can and should have a voice in politics

Episode 25 – Lobby Day Pt. 1 – Advocacy by Social Workers in the Political Arena with Shannon Moody, UK PhD Social Work student and Policy Director at Kentucky Youth Advocates (KYA)

Feb 5th, 2019 25m 16s

Lobby Day Part 1 of 2: Advocacy by Social Workers in the Political Arena. Dr. Jones talks with registered lobbyist Shannon Moody about how social workers can and should have a voice in politics and policy. Shannon is a PhD in Social Work studen

Episode 24 – Social Work Conversations – Understanding Integrated Behavioral Health ( IBH ) with Megan Neace and Sharon Allen-Kinney

Jan 8th, 2019 28m 16s

Dr. Jones talks with Megan Neace and Sharon Allen-Kinney about Integrated Behavioral Health ( IBH ) and how it works in their rural context of eastern Kentucky. They discuss what they do, the opioid epidemic, IBH as a force for social change, a

Episode 23 – Social Work Conversations – Holiday Survival Tips from the University of Kentucky College of Social Work Faculty and Staff

Dec 19th, 2018 9m 7s

We talk with the faculty and staff of the University of Kentucky College of Social about their tips for surviving the holiday season. Thank you to all our listeners for a great year – Happy Holidays everyone!Artists Included in this podcast

Episode 22 – Social Work Conversations – A Community Paramedicine Program tackling Non-Emergency 911 calls with UK Social Workers

Dec 5th, 2018 41m 16s

Recording on location at the “Annex” a former firehouse in Lexington, KY, Dr. Jones talks with social workers, police officers, and paramedics who have teamed up to provide a new kind of service in their community that is saving lives, saving 9

Episode 21 – Social Work Conversations – Helping Police Officers by Understanding Law Enforcement Culture with former officer, Ron Wyatt

Nov 9th, 2018 30m 2s

Dr. Jones talks with former Police Officer Ron Wyatt about suicide in law enforcement, self-care for first responders, understanding police culture, and bringing rabid raccoons to justice. Resources:If you, or someone you know, are at risk f

Episode 20 – Social Work Conversations – International Social Work and Rooting in Community with Dr. Martin Tracy

Oct 5th, 2018 26m 24s

Dr. Jones talks with Dr. Martin Tracy about his career in international social work and the importance of rooting social work practice in community building.Bio:Dr. Martin B.Tracy served in the US Army during the Vietnam war from 1958-1961. H

Episode 19 – Dr. Kay Hoffman talks about the future of social work, ethics, and the power of literature in social work education.

Sep 6th, 2018 34m 57s

Dr. Jones talks with Dr. Kay Hoffman about the future of social work, the importance of ethics, and the power of literature in social work education. He talks with her about her 38 years in academia and what is next for her life post-retirement

Episode 18 – Suicide Prevention with Veterans with Rebecca Willis-Nichols of the Lexington KY VA

Jul 31st, 2018 27m 45s

Today Dr. Jones talks with Rebecca Willis-Nichols, Lexington VAMC Suicide Prevention Coordinator, about suicide prevention in veteran populations. What general understanding should we have about veterans and suicide? What is specific to the vet

Episode 17 – Social Work among HIV Positive Individuals with Jess Edison

Jul 6th, 2018 24m 45s

In this episode, Dr. Jones talks to UKCOSW student Jess Edison about Social Work Among HIV Positive People.Bio from Jess Edison:Jess Edison holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, both from the University

Episode 16 – Disaster Response and Older Adults with Dr. Allison Gibson and Dr. Nancy Kusmaul

Jun 8th, 2018 31m 29s

In this episode, Dr. Jones talks with researchers and teachers Dr. Allison Gibson and Dr. Nancy Kusmaul about responding to disaster relief as social workers and the specific concerns of aging populations within those situations.Bios from Alli

Episode 15 – Erin Salomon on Postpartum Depression, Maternal Mental Health and the Baby Blues

May 15th, 2018 27m 1s

From reality TV production to social worker, today’s guest Erin Salomon focuses on maternal mental health including postpartum depression in moms & dads, risk factors and how it is different from “the baby blues.” Links and Support:Call the

Episode 14 – Josh Nadzam of On The Move Art Studio

Apr 17th, 2018 24m 29s

Dr. Jones talks with Josh Nadzam about rap battles, how a difficult life brought him to social work, and his non-profit “On the Move Art Studio.” Bio@JoshNadzam https://www.facebook.com/onthemoveartstudiohttps://www.onthemoveartstudio.org

Episode 13 – Bringing Health, Research and Hope Back to Appalachia – with Dr. Fran Feltner

Mar 28th, 2018 23m 33s

Dr. Fran Feltner, Director of the University of Kentucky, Center of Excellence in Rural Health, talks with Dr. Jones about bringing health, translational research and hope back to Appalachia.Bio:Dr. Fran Feltner is the Director of the Univers

Episode 12 – Research in Sibling Abuse and Healthy Living After Retirement – with Dr. Vernon Wiehe

Mar 2nd, 2018 27m 15s

Dr. Jones talks with his mentor Dr. Vernon Wiehe about his research with sibling abuse, moving through difficulties in life and staying healthy after retirement.Bio:Vernon Wiehe, Ph.D. received a master’s degree in social work in 1961 from th

Episode 11 – Intergenerational Social Work and Equity – A Conversation with Lee Ferrell

Feb 12th, 2018 18m 43s

Dr. Jones talks with Lee Ferrell about his work and research developing community for older adults, intergenerational equity, advice to social work students and practicing social work on fictional television characters.Bio: Lee Ferrell is a do

Episode 10 – Research on Modern Student Challenges – A Conversation with Dr. Kalea Benner

Jan 19th, 2018 25m 33s

In this episode, Dr. Kalea Benner joins the conversation with Dr. Jones about her path through Social Work practice & education, students and substance use assessments, and her research on working with “Exhausted, Stressed-out and Disengaged” s

Episode 9 – Surviving the Season – A Winter Holiday Episode with Dr. Jones and Jason

Dec 13th, 2017 30m 20s

In this special winter holiday edition, Dr. Jones talks with the podcast producer Jason Johnston about highlights from the first 8 episodes, holiday traditions & songs as well as Dr. Jones’ top therapist tips for getting through the season.If

Episode 8 – Bereavement Support and the Strength of the NASW with KY Executive Director Brenda Rosen

Nov 30th, 2017 33m 34s

Brenda Rosen, Executive Director of the NASW Kentucky chapter, talks with Dr. Jones about working with bereavement, the strength of the NASW, self-care and goats in pajamas doing yoga. BIO:Brenda Rosen received her BASW from UK 36 years ago t