Helpful Social Work Podcast
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This podcast helps you learn, think and act with integrity so that people who need social work get the help that will transform their lives. Each month we discuss an important topic and take a look at what is happening in social work in the UK.
Helpful Social Work Podcast
1w ago
We continue our exploration of the use of self in social work. In this final episode, we talk about the situations and moments when we need to be still and do nothing. We consider the importance of stillness, silence and waiting. And how we can create space for people when they need this ..read more
Helpful Social Work Podcast
3w ago
In this podcast, we talk with John Scadden about what helpful social work means to him. John talks about how you can make a difference through being the person who doesn’t give up and who inspires hope ..read more
Helpful Social Work Podcast
1M ago
We continue our exploration of the use of self in social work. In this episode we talk about neurodiversity in social work, and the importance of acknowledging and learning about diverse ways of experiencing the world. And, particularly, the importnace of hearing the growing voice of the neurodivergent community, including in social work ..read more
Helpful Social Work Podcast
1M ago
In this podcast, we talk with Gladys Mante-Nyadu about what helpful social work means to her. Gladys talks about meaningful relationships that allow people the space to be heard and to explore worries, and the importance of honest conversations ..read more
Helpful Social Work Podcast
2M ago
We continue our exploration of the use of self in social work by looking at the entwined senses of taste and smell. Though often overlooked in practice, these strongly influence our perceptions and our emotions. In this podcast, we explore how social workers can notice and respond to taste and smell, and all that they evoke ..read more
Helpful Social Work Podcast
4M ago
We continue our exploration of the use of self in social work. In this podcast, we look at how touch impacts on social work practice. We discuss the meaning of touch and consider the importance of being aware of the space we inhabit ..read more
Helpful Social Work Podcast
5M ago
In this podcast, we talk with Monalesia Earle about what helpful social work means to her. Monalesia highlights the relational partnership that enables people to tell and to change the arc of their stories. And the importance of giving up power in order to empower people whose voices are unheard ..read more
Helpful Social Work Podcast
6M ago
Throughout Series 7 we are exploring some of the central elements of social work practice and use of self. In this opening podcast, we explore listening and speaking. We consider the expertise that lies behind sensitive and thoughtful communication ..read more
Helpful Social Work Podcast
7M ago
Our traditional end of series podcast is the review of the year. This review comes slightly later than usual so covers April 2021 to August 2022. We discuss some of the main events and themes, and consider the implications for social work ..read more
Helpful Social Work Podcast
1y ago
In this last episode of the series, we look at the Equality Act protected characteristic of gender reassignment, and consider how social workers promote equality and challenge discrimination relating to gender identity ..read more