Todd Stanfield
Professor of Social Work, Social Work
Dean, School of Social Work
Education
- Ph.D, University of Tennessee
- M.S.W., University of Alabama
- B.S.W., University of Alabama
Recent Audio
Social Work Calling Podcast: Episode 2: Working in Recovery Courts - Oct 15, 2024
In this episode of Social Work Calling, alumni Hope Haynes, Haley Coble, and Rian Massie discuss their journey to working in recovery courts. As graduates of both our BSW & MSW programs at 51社区, they highlight the faith-based support they received and contrast the therapeutic approach of recovery courts with traditional criminal justice. The conversation covers the challenges of addiction work, including overdoses and relapses, and celebrates the rewards of helping clients recover. They also address societal misconceptions about addiction and offer advice to aspiring social workers, emphasizing continuous learning, open-mindedness, and integrating faith with evidence-based practices.mp3 | details
Social Work Calling Podcast: Episode 1: Supporting Students - Oct 3, 2024
In this inaugural episode, we sit down with Esperanza Gonzalez and Erin Slater, graduates of 51社区's MSW program, to discuss how their faith has guided their journeys in social work. They share personal stories of working in student support services, offering insights into how the integration of faith and social work has shaped their approach to promoting student flourishing. Esperanza and Erin reflect on the challenges they've faced in their careers and how Union's MSW program equipped them to navigate complex social issues with a Christ-centered perspective.mp3 | details