Jamie, George, and Stephen are joined by Louise Clough to explore the reality of whether Social Workers can ever fulfil their obligations in relation to Social Work England's Standards - in the case Louise presents in relation to Social Work with Adults specifically in relation to hospital discharge ..read more

In this episode Stephen explores the underpinning ideas of the strengths based approach and explores Saleebey's CPR model. #socialwork #strengths #strengthsbasedapproach #strengthsbased ..read more

Stephen explores the skill of Critical Thinking in relation to Social Work Practice. It's important to get at the 'Why'. #socialwork #criticalthinkin #reflection ..read more

The skilful or negotiator makes every effort to make the other person feel good about themselves by showing interest and concern and a desire to understand. As Stephen Covey says in his 7 habits of highly effective people ‘Seek first to understand then to be understood’. Stephen explores the skill of negotiation in relation to Social Work Practice #socialwork #negotiationskills #negotiation ..read more

"For me, there are three things at play in our work as social workers - power, communication and change. It strikes me that what we are involved in as social workers is influenced heavily through power – power that runs through everyone and every structure. Power is pervasive – it’s everywhere. It is certainly an ever-present facet of social work. The key skill that we have to shift power one way or another is communication." Stephen Links: https://linktr.ee/shortsmedia Website: www.socialworkshorts.co.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/swshorts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialworkshor ..read more

Stephen brings you Rapoport's Rules - a powerful communication framework that fosters productive discussions and attempts to promote understanding among individuals with differing perspectives. He delves into these essential guidelines for effective dialogue, aiming to enhance constructive conversations and bridge gaps in understanding. Elevate the way you communicate and connect. Links: https://linktr.ee/shortsmedia Website: www.socialworkshorts.co.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/swshorts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialworkshorts/ TikTok: @shortsmedia #socialwork #socialworkpratic ..read more

Stephen explores The Mental Capacity Act and notes it is In Your Hands - what does that mean? Links: https://linktr.ee/shortsmedia Website: www.socialworkshorts.co.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/swshorts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialworkshorts/ TikTok: @shortsmedia #socialwork #socialworkpratice #socialworklaw #mentalcapacity #mentalcapacity act ..read more

Stephen explores Aristotle's Modes of Persuasion in relation to Social Work practice. Ethos, Pathos, Logos. Links: https://linktr.ee/shortsmedia Website: www.socialworkshorts.co.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/swshorts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialworkshorts/ TikTok: @shortsmedia #socialwork #socialworkpratice #communication #aristotle #ethos #pathos #logos #ethics #emotions #logic ..read more

Insights #14 In this Episode Stephen talks to Barbara Starn about mindfulness and her book The Mindful Social Worker: Living Your Best Social Work Life published by Critical Publishing Available here https://www.criticalpublishing.com/the-mindful-social-worker and here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mindful-Social-Worker-Living-social/dp/1915080355 ..read more

Jamie, George and Stephen - three friends - delve into some philosophical ideas and think about the impact on them as social workers and on social work practice. This time they are joined by Freya Scorer as they talk about Social Work as a job, an art and a science, and try to decide which it is ..read more