Social work, stress and the benefit of breath with Miranda and Sam from The Breath Connection
I loved talking all things breath with Sam and Miranda from the North West based The Breath Connection! In this episode we discuss: -how breath work can aid people in public facing jobs -the physica...
15 Sep 202243min
New social workers - stop taking everything so personally!
New social workers tell me all the time; 'it feels personal' In this episode: How to look after yourself when something feels personalHow to rationalisePractical steps to take to reframe and change...
12 Sep 202212min
Theory and Reflection in Social Work with Siobhan Maclean
It was amazing to talk to Siobhan Maclean about theory and reflection for newly qualified social workers. Siobhan Maclean is a social worker, practice educator, trainer and writer. She set up Kirwin...
27 Jul 202239min
How to take care of yourself: newly qualified social workers, overwhelm and burnout
As a new social worker, overwhelm can happen very easily. In this episode I talk through some of the steps I follow when I start to feel stressed at work. I hope that this act as a reminder for you ...
20 Jul 202223min
What social worker's can learn from Experts by Experience/ with Rebekah Pierre
I spoke to Rebekah Pierre; expert by experience, author, journalist, and BASW professional officer about; -her journey into social work -international social work -Challenges for newly qualified soci...
12 Jul 202237min
What does 'direct work' in social work really mean? with Rich Devine
In this episode I chat to Rich Devine, an experienced social worker and writer about all things direct work. We talk about; -social work education and ASYE programmes -training and skills for social ...
29 Jun 202259min
Introduction to court skills
In this episode I look at; -what do we mean when we talk about 'court' and social work -how do we view the legal system -how does intersectionality affect our perspective of the legal system -working...
21 Jun 202219min
Episode 11: International Safeguarding with Ann Marie Christian
In this episode I chat to Ann Marie Christian, a Safeguarding expert speaker, trainer and author. From social work, to management, to working internationally training in education and social care, ...
13 Jun 20221h 4min
