Social Work Burnout and Private Practice | Natalia Tuipulotu, LCSW
The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast
Episode 80 of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast features Natalia Tuipulotu (LCSW, CSAC, PMH-C). We talk honestly about social work burnout, the complicated move from community behavioral health to private practice, harm reduction work, and how motherhood reshapes identity, priorities, and boundaries in this field.
Natalia is the founder of Mana Behavioral Health Services. She’s a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, and Certified in Perinatal Mental Health. She works from a systemic lens, supports people navigating depression, anxiety, substance use, psychosis, trauma, and offers psychotherapy in Spanish.
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Learn more about Natalia + Mana Behavioral Health Services:https://manabehavioralhealthservices.com/about-me
Connect with Professor Ace (Christian Ace Stettler) to collaborate:castettler@alaska.edu
Visit:RevolutionarySocialWork.com
CHAPTERS
00:00 Theme Song + Intro
01:31 Introduction and Setting the Stage
03:18 Navigating Burnout in Social Work
05:58 Transitioning to Private Practice
08:18 The Importance of Community in Social Work
11:10 The Struggles of Identity and Self-Care
13:40 Balancing Professional and Personal Life
16:24 The Reality of Taking Time Off
19:24 Reflections on MSW Programs and Burnout
23:38 The Weight of Burnout in Social Work
29:06 Community and Connection in Education
35:03 The Impact of Online Learning
37:45 Reflections on Past Work and Current Roles
42:35 Finding Niche in Private Practice
50:33 Thriving Together: The Vision of Joy in Work
52:13 Navigating Substance Abuse Counseling: Insights and Challenges
54:02 The Reality of Treatment Gaps: A Call for Change
56:31 Harm Reduction: A Compassionate Approach to Substance Use
59:11 The Emotional Toll of Working with Vulnerable Populations
01:02:04 Honoring Lives: The Importance of Connection in Recovery
01:05:08 Parenting and Social Work: Balancing Personal and Professional Life
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