January 27, 2026
Episode 153:
Macro Social Work: Expanding Beyond the Typical Social Work Identity with Jacob Kendall
Show Notes
The “identity crisis” in social work: challenges and contradictions in the profession
How social workers can break out of traditional boxes and redefine their roles
The importance of quantifying impact and advocating for fair compensation
Practical advice for social workers interested in macro-level roles or career pivots
Podcast Links
Jacob’s Website: theversatilesocialworker.com
Free Therapist Private Practice Community: facebook.com/groups/exclusiveprivatepracticecommunity
The Passive Practice Book (Canada): kayladas.com/the-passive-practice-canada
The Passive Practice Book (US): kayladas.com/the-passive-practice-us
PESI Trainings: kayladas.com/pesi
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