Episode 48: Self-Care for Social Workers During the Coronavirus Pandemic

NASW Social Work Talks Podcast

We speak with NASW member Kristen Lee, Ed.D., LICSW, about how social workers can practice self-care during the coronavirus pandemic.

Lee is a professor of Behavioral Science at Northeastern University, and is the author of "Mentalligence" and "Reset." With more than 20 years' experience as a clinician, educator, researcher and parent, she speaks about her area of expertise: preventing and treating burnout.

Published March 17, 2020

Read a transcript of episode 48

Related Episodes

• Self-Care and Avoiding Burnout — also with Kristen Lee
• Faith-Based and Secular Meditation — with Raymond Monsour Scurfield

About Dr. Lee

Dr. Lee is author of "Mentalligence: A New Psychology of Thinking: Learn What It Takes To Be More Agile, Mindful and Connected in Today's World" and "Reset: Make the Most of Your Stress."

• kristenlee.com
• Northeastern University biography

Related Publications

• A Look at Compassion Fatigue and Resources for Social Workers - Practice Perspectives, Fall 2022
• Self-Care in Social Work: A Guide for Practitioners, Supervisors, and Administrators
• Burnout and Self-Care in Social Work: A Guidebook for Students and Those in Mental Health and Related Professions