Bailey Nichols, MSW
Religion and spirituality have long been present in social work, yet discussions involving them have often been avoided. While the Council on Social Work Education’s competencies and the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics require cultural competence in this area, barriers and reluctance to discuss these topics still exist in practice.
In this episode of inSocialWork, we explore the challenge of including religion and spirituality in the context of field practicum supervision with our guest Bailey Nichols, MSW. Through her research, Nichols has been gathering insights from MSW students about their experiences in field, particularly regarding discussions of spirituality and religion.
She will share what she is learning, how students and supervisors can promote meaningful conversations about spirituality, and strategies to enhance cultural competence in social work education and practice.
Bailey Nichols, MSW, is a doctoral candidate at the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work. Her research focuses on advancing social work education, increasing cultural competency and improving accessibility to holistic, integrated health care. She has served on multiple research teams, including a pilot project aimed at increasing access to mental health care within African American faith communities.
Show Notes
Cite this podcast – Sobota, P. (Host). (2025, March 18). The Inclusion of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work Supervision (No. 335)[Audio podcast episode]. In inSocialWork. University at Buffalo School of Social Work.
