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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

To all my social work colleagues, we know. For everyone else, take a moment to thank your favorite social worker. #SocialWorkMonth

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

"what does it mean to privilege JOY in AI development?" @dupatton.bsky.social sharing his insights at #SSWR2026 @pennsp2.bsky.social

Large projected slide with a bright yellow-green background titled “Joy: What is it?” The slide lists bullet points defining joy as an emotional response to a perceived good, sometimes emerging after pain, grief, or collective struggle, and emphasizing that joy is not passive but cultivated through intentional practice. A tall black speaker stack partially blocks the right side of the slide, and a smaller teleprompter screen with partial text is visible below.

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Listening to @hsph.harvard.edu's Howard Koh give the #SSWR2026 opening plenary. He quoted his dad, "Be broad like the sky."

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Join me for my talk at 2025 #NSWM Forward Thinking Summit on "AI Tools for Executive Leadership: Strategic Implementation for Social Service Organizations". Apparently lots of folks have signed up, so thank you! #SWTech #Ai #ExecutiveLeadership #SocialWork

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

So excited! Finally got around to getting a copy of @lauranissen.bsky.social Anticipatory Social Work. global.oup.com/academic/product/anticipatory-social-work-9780197665190 #SWTech

Man wearing glasses holding the book Anticipatory Social Work.

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Hot off the press! Episode 148: Psychodynamic Theory and Human Development: Interview with @loyolachicago.bsky.social's Dr. Terry Northcut. This episode offers profound insights into how psychodynamic theories explain why we are the way we are. socialworkpodcast.blogspot.com/2025/08/Nort...

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Over 100 years ago, #SocialWork pioneer Mary Richmond challenged us to make "the long stretch of tomorrows appreciably better." Check it out: Richmond, M. E. (1920). Some next steps in social treatment. The Family, 1, 6–10. doi.org/10.1177/1044... #SWhistory @profhalloran.bsky.social

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Join me TODAY at noon EST for a #CrisisJam Fireside chat with Shelby Rowe. Register to join the Zoom meeting: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... or watch live on YouTube: youtube.com/@988Lifeline

Graphic with photo of Jonathan Singer over words "Fireside chat: preparing for a career in crisis care" 988 Crisis Jam

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Reminder: Great video series on Safety Planning Intervention by the co-developer, Greg Brown: #SuicidePrevention suicidesafetyplan.com/training/

Two guys sitting at a table doing Safety Planning Intervention

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

My colleagues and I are conducting a study to understand the role and usage of artificial intelligence (AI) by #SocialWork researchers, practitioners and educators. Please see the flyer for more information. Survey link: utk.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... TYIA! #AI #Research

Research study flyer inviting social work researchers, educators, and practitioners to participate in a 20-minute survey about the role and usage of artificial intelligence (AI) in social work. The study is conducted by researchers at Loyola University Chicago and the University of Tennessee. Participants who complete the survey can enter a raffle to win one of five $20 Amazon gift cards. Eligibility criteria include being 18 years or older, identifying as a social work researcher, educator, or practitioner, and not currently enrolled in a BSW or MSW program. Contact information for Dr. Abha Rai (arai4@luc.edu), Dr. Jonathan Singer (jsinger1@luc.edu), and Dr. Kristen Ravi (kravi2@utk.edu) is provided for questions. The flyer uses a simple design with a combination of orange, yellow, and black text on a white background.

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Honored to participation in this #SuicidePrevention panel: "Addressing Suicide as the Leading Cause of Gun Deaths" with the Jewish Gun Violence Prevention Roundtable on July 30th at 7 pm eastern. Free! Register here: secure.everyaction.com/bx0FSGv-BEay... #GunSafety

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Finally, Dr. Estreet talks about NASW's renewed vision for the organization, symbolized by its new logo, and its commitment to deep listening, inclusivity, responsiveness, and meeting the diverse needs of its members. 5/5 I hope you enjoy the episode!

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

My pre-order of @kathryngordon.bsky.social's beautiful new journal arrived! Looks and feels great. Content is, of course, top notch. A must for anyone who works with people managing suicidal thoughts and feelings. Congrats, Katie! amzn.to/3Im0bVe #SuicidePrevention #Therapy #CBT #3ST

Cover of The suicidal thoughts guided journal

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

I don't do the Social Work Podcast for props, but every once in a while I get a review that makes my day. Thank you to the unknown reviewer for your very kind words. socialworkpodcast.com #SWTech #Podcast #SocialWork

Digital graphic with a purple background featuring a testimonial in white sans-serif text. The quote reads: 'Jonathan’s podcast is fantastic. There is an episode for almost anything, but as I work in mental health (in the UK) his knowledge and focus on suicidality helps me more with my practice every time I listen. The interviews are inspiring, and the early episodes outlining theory and practice techniques helped so much in my student year. I can’t recommend enough!' Certain phrases like 'Jonathan’s podcast is fantastic' and 'student year. I can’t recommend enough!' are bolded for emphasis. Stylized quotation marks appear at the top left and bottom right corners.

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Social workers - please take a minute to complete this survey on the role and usage of artificial intelligence (AI) by social work researchers, practitioners and educators. Pls share with your networks. @profhalloran.bsky.social #SWTech utk.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

poster in orange, green and yellow with black text and a qr code

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

In my #NASW2025 poll, the most-used word when social workers think about social media was... 👉 “Bias.” Also high on the list: Privacy. Risk. Advocacy. Cyberbully. Social workers are not ambivalent. We’re careful. What would help you feel more confident showing up online as a social worker?

Midjourney v7 color pencil drawing of two people on tablets with thought bubbles coming out of their head.

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

At #NASW2025, social workers said they rarely use social media professionally (1.9/10)… but rated their frustration with influencers misusing “trauma” & “narcissist” a 7.2/10. We’re watching. We’re cringing. Maybe it’s time we started posting. @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social #EthicalInfluencing

Anthony Estreet, Yvonne Chase at NASW2025

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

@laurigoldkind.bsky.social "Uploading PHI to an LLM could be a career ending move... We've been here before: Facebook in 2008, social media, Google searches..." #SWTech #NASW2025

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

"LLMs like ChatGPT are like a well-intentioned undergraduate research assistant. You have to check their work." Eric Rice @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social #SWTech #NASW2025

Eric Rice and Juan Rios sitting in chairs

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Juan Rios talking about how he views the intersection between technology and social work, based on his lived experience. #NASW2025

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

USC's Eric Rice tells the story about how he started the USC Center for AI in Society in 2016 as a partnership between social work and engineering. Why? He didn't want tech bros telling social service workers what to do. @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social #SWTech cais.usc.edu #NASW2025

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Day 2 of #NASW2025. First up, Robyn L. Golden accepts the Knee/Wittman Health & Mental Health Achievement Award. #SWTech @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social www.socialworkers.org/events/natio...

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Excited to see the opening plenary for @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social's national conference with @justinsharty.bsky.social. Tuesday, @laurigoldkind.bsky.social will be talking about AI and #SWTech on Tuesday. Wednesday I'll be talking about social media. Join us in person or online! #NASW2025

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Join me Tuesday May 27th 9:30 - 11am EST for a conversation about Suicide Prevention for Youth, hosted by the Traumatic Loss Coalition and Rutgers Health. Free / No CEUs. Register here: rutgers.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #SuicidePrevention #YouthSuicide #MentalHealth

Purple and turquoise with white text. Photo of Jonathan Singer.

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

The Trump White House released a horrific and dystopian FY2026 budgetary request. They are proposing cutting $1B from SAMHSA, $3.5B from CDC, $1.7B from HRSA, which will gut harm reduction efforts, funding for mobile crisis grants, family planning, HIV prevention. www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Fantastic line up for Day 2 of the Suicide Research Symposium. At 10:45am CT I will be moderating Session 20: Understanding Suicide Through Digital and Official Records. Philip Resnik, will present the results of our fascinating Reddit study on reasons for not dying by suicide. #SRS25

screenshot of conference information. green block on left with white text. black text on white with title 16,648 reasons to live

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Honored to contribute a chapter on podcasting as one of 101 Things to Do with a Social Work Degree by @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social and @melaniesage.bsky.social. amzn.to/42tkQ1n

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

I had an amazing time giving the opening Keynote at the #NASWNJ conference. I talked about AI and the future of social work to 1000 amazing social workers. (Check out the AI rendering of a sketch I did on an index card). Thank you @naswnj.bsky.social. #SWTech @naswsocialworkers.bsky.social

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Honored to be speaking at the 58th Annual American Association of Suicidology Conference (AAS25) in Columbus, OH this March! Join me for a 1-hour intro workshop on Attachment-Based Family Therapy for suicidal youth, 4/2. Check out the agenda: aas25.eventscribe.net/agenda.asp?p... #SuicidePrevention

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

A year ago last week I tweeted, "Only time will tell if this fake photo I made with #midjourney6 becomes real." This week's events (Zelensky meeting, stopping cyber command, etc) have convinced me that it is real enough. 🤦🏻 x.com/socworkpodca...

AI generated image of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin taking a selfie in front of the White House. Created by Jonathan Singer using Midjourney V6

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

I'm so sad and angry for all of the "probationary" federal employees who were fired today. So many of them were actually tops in their field who left their established jobs to do good for the world. Sadly, we can't let Trump's incompetence destroy America - too many people will get hurt.

Midjourney image created by Jonathan Singer

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

What time is it? Mid afternoon espresso time. Why? Because it's been a long week. Or because I want evidence for my great-grandchildren that there was a time when ordinary people could afford espresso. #Nespresso

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Federal employees vs. private-sector / hr: - with no more than a high school diploma earned ~17% more - whose highest level of education was a bachelor’s degree—about one-third of the federal workforce—earned roughly ~10% less - with a doctorate or professional degree earned 29% less

Federal and Private-Sector Wages, by Workers’ Educational Attainment, 2022

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Let's be very clear. President Musk's plan to purge the federal sector is going to disproportionately hurt workers with high school and some college, who earn more in federal jobs than in the private sector. Everyone else earns less in federal jobs. www.cbo.gov/publication/...

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Wow. Just learned about StopProject2025comic.org from @theginagi.bsky.social. Fantastic illustrations and clear explanations about what #Project2025 spells out for the USA. "End of Democracy" is not an exaggeration. Check out the PDF. Props to everyone who put this together. #Resist

comic book cover for the Stop Project 2025 Comic Book. Orange and red. American flag in flames. Trump on cover.

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Dress code for social work conferences: student volunteer, on the job market, tenure track, tenured. (still makes me laugh)

photo of Timothée Chalamet, Wes Anderson, Tilda Swinton, and Bill Murray

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

My good friend and fellow LCSW, Nate Havlick, once told me: "There's no such thing as autistic behavior, only autistic experience." I love how this puts the focus on the unseen experience and emphasizes the humanity instead of reducing the person to their behaviors.

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Fighting Trump's policies and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation doesn't just help researchers, it supports youth - way more than displaying Pride flags or posting on social media (yes, I see it). CDC YRBS needs to be fully restored. Data saves lives and we need it to protect our communities. 3/3 #DataMatters

screenshot of Trevor Project data on top 10 actions that support LGBTQ+ youth.

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

highlights the value of intersectional data. The survey shows us that LGBTQ+ White and AAPI youth were least likely to consider or attempt suicide, where as Native/Indigenous youth were the most likely. This has implications for resource allocation, program development, and public policy. 2/3

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Days after Musk and his tech bros analyzed Treasury Dept data they bid to purchase OpenAI. Coincidence?

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Honored to present the opening keynote at the 2025 @naswnj.bsky.social conference at the Atlantic City Hard Rock Hotel. I'm talking about, you guessed it, GenAI and social work. I'm also giving a pre-conference workshop on youth suicide prevention. Join me! naswnj.socialworkers.org/events/annua...

screenshot of a brochure. Photo of Jonathan Singer bottom right. Text top half.

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

5. Prioritize self-care and well-being. Illegitimate authorities and the struggle against them can be emotionally and physically draining. Take care of yourself and do not let your pain fuel unwise actions. A healthy, balanced life is key to effective, long-term resistance. 9/9

Affirmations for social workers by Jonathan Singer

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

4. Be willing to disobey when necessary. Dissent alone isn't enough; it's often ignored. Disobedience, when done thoughtfully, can challenge the very legitimacy of unjust authority. Remember the words of Walt Whitman: "Resist much, obey little." @profhalloran.bsky.social 8/9

Juxtaposing photos of Greta Thunberg's first protests in 2018 with the global movement in 2019. Examples of disobedience.

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

3. Support fellow anti-authoritarians. Build communities based on mutual aid, respect for dissent, and tolerance for eccentricity. Remember that anti-authoritarians need each other (not badges) to survive and thrive in the face of marginalization and potential assault. @spcummings.bsky.social 7/9

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

What to do: 1. Question everything - @jimmysw.bsky.social's insights about digital literacy are essential. 2. Speak out against injustice! Don't be silent in the face of cruelty or oppression. Whether it's a small act of defiance (like this graphic) or a large public protest, your voice matters. 6/9

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Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW @jbsinger.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Dissent vs. disobedience: You can disagree with an authority (dissent) but still obey. Anti-authoritarians, however, are comfortable with both dissent AND disobedience, challenging any authority they deem illegitimate. Also different from oppositional (see quote ⬇️) @njsmyth.bsky.social 5/9

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