Why do some people avoid couples therapy?In this episode, Belinda and I talk about fears and hesitation surrounding couples therapy. We discuss stigmas and misconceptions that prevent people from seeking the help they need to nurture and grow their relationships.In this episode Belinda and I discuss the value of couples therapy We talk about how to find the right therapist who can work with the specific challenges faced within your relationship.We discussed ways of navigating challenging conversations. We talk about the importance of being curious rather than critical during difficult discussions.The role of individual therapy and how it can complement couples therapy Couples therapy can be a transformative experience for relationships, providing tools and insights to improve communication, connection, and conflict resolution. By being curious and seeking the right therapist, individuals can foster a deeper understanding of their relationship dynamics. About Belinda GibsonBelinda is a registered Psychologist and Gestalt Psychotherapist, and is the founder and director of Footscray Counselling Centre, where she provides individual, couples and groups with relationally orientated psychotherapy supervision and therapy.Belinda also works as a consultant to various academic and medical organisations, facilitating reflective group practice, training workshops and supervision.https://footscraycounsellingcentre.com.au/Blog post mentionedhttps://thetherapyhub.com.au/is-it-too-late-for-couples-therapy-5-benefits-of-couples-therapy/Connect with Mariehttps://thetherapyhub.com.au/https://marievakakis.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/

Why do some people avoid couples therapy?In this episode, Belinda and I talk about fears and hesitation surrounding couples therapy. We discuss stigmas and misconceptions that prevent people from seeking the help they need to nurture and grow their relationships.In this episode <ul><li>Belinda and I discuss the value of couples therapy </li><li>We talk about how to find the right therapist who can work with the specific challenges faced within your relationship.</li><li>We discussed ways of navigating challenging conversations. </li><li>We talk about the importance of being curious rather than critical during difficult discussions.</li><li>The role of individual therapy and how it can complement couples therapy </li></ul>Couples therapy can be a transformative experience for relationships, providing tools and insights to improve communication, connection, and conflict resolution. By being curious and seeking the right therapist, individuals can foster a deeper understanding of their relationship dynamics. About Belinda GibsonBelinda is a registered Psychologist and Gestalt Psychotherapist, and is the founder and director of Footscray Counselling Centre, where she provides individual, couples and groups with relationally orientated psychotherapy supervision and therapy.Belinda also works as a consultant to various academic and medical organisations, facilitating reflective group practice, training workshops and supervision.<a href="https://footscraycounsellingcentre.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://footscraycounsellingcentre.com.au/</a>Blog post mentioned<a href="https://thetherapyhub.com.au/is-it-too-late-for-couples-therapy-5-benefits-of-couples-therapy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thetherapyhub.com.au/is-it-too-late-for-couples-therapy-5-benefits-of-couples-therapy/</a> Connect with Marie <a href="https://thetherapyhub.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thetherapyhub.com.au/</a><a href="https://marievakakis.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://marievakakis.com.au/</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/</a>

Why do some people avoid couples therapy?

What is EMDR TherapyIn this episode of This Complex Life, I sit down with Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and EMDR Therapy Trainer Caroline Burrows.Caroline and I discuss the use of EMDR therapy and how we use it to support folks with traumatic experiences and difficult memories Understanding EMDR  Therapy?EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It's a type of psychological therapy that activates the brain's natural healing capacity to overcome painful life experiences that keep impacting us.The EMDR Process.EMDR therapy can be broken down into eight phases, starting from building a strong therapeutic relationship to preparing the person for the processing of traumatic or negative memories and experiences. EMDR Therapy aims to help individuals gain control over distressing experiences, making them less vivid, reducing attached emotions, and changing the way they think about the events.EMDR therapy isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. The number of sessions and techniques used varies from person to person based on their needs and the complexity of their experiences. It's about finding the best fit for each individual.Resource BuildingCaroline highlights the importance of resource building. This phase involves equipping the person with coping skills and confidence both during and outside of EMDR sessions. These resources help them manage any emotional processing that continues after therapy.Key Takeaways:EMDR therapy activates the brain's natural healing to overcome painful experiences.The therapy is personalised, with no fixed number of sessions.Don't be afraid to ask questions and advocate for yourself during therapy sessions.Resource building is essential to support clients in their healing journey.EMDR Therapy can benefit individuals dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, and more.Further reading or resourcesEMDRAA website: www.emdraa.orgMindful Living website: www.mindfulliving.com.auFree resources for the public: www.mindfulliving.com.au/resources/The book discussed: www.everymemorydeservesrespect.com/Connect with Caroline Caroline Burrows is an Accredited EMDR Trainer and Consultant with a background in Clinical Social Work and Psychotherapy. She has over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic services across community, hospital, medical and university settings.She is the Owner and Director of Mindful Living, a group private practice in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. As the EMDR Coordinator at The Melbourne Clinic, Caroline developed the first inpatient hospital EMDR program in Victoria. She has an infectious enthusiasm for EMDR Therapy and provides innovative EMDR training and consultation and clinical supervision to mental health professionals across Australia and abroad. Caroline loves encouraging, motivating and mentoring therapists as they embrace the opportunities that EMDR Therapy brings.For more details, visit www.carolineburrows.com.auConnect with Mariehttps://thetherapyhub.com.au/https://marievakakis.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/

What is EMDR TherapyIn this episode of This Complex Life, I sit down with Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and EMDR Therapy Trainer Caroline Burrows.Caroline and I discuss the use of EMDR therapy and how we use it to support folks with traumatic experiences and difficult memories Understanding EMDR  Therapy?EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It's a type of psychological therapy that activates the brain's natural healing capacity to overcome painful life experiences that keep impacting us. The EMDR Process.EMDR therapy can be broken down into eight phases, starting from building a strong therapeutic relationship to preparing the person for the processing of traumatic or negative memories and experiences. EMDR Therapy aims to help individuals gain control over distressing experiences, making them less vivid, reducing attached emotions, and changing the way they think about the events.EMDR therapy isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. The number of sessions and techniques used varies from person to person based on their needs and the complexity of their experiences. It's about finding the best fit for each individual.Resource BuildingCaroline highlights the importance of resource building. This phase involves equipping the person with coping skills and confidence both during and outside of EMDR sessions. These resources help them manage any emotional processing that continues after therapy. Key Takeaways:<ul><li>EMDR therapy activates the brain's natural healing to overcome painful experiences.</li><li>The therapy is personalised, with no fixed number of sessions.</li><li>Don't be afraid to ask questions and advocate for yourself during therapy sessions.</li><li>Resource building is essential to support clients in their healing journey.</li><li>EMDR Therapy can benefit individuals dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, and more.</li></ul>Further reading or resources <ul><li>EMDRAA website: <a href="http://www.emdraa.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.emdraa.org</a></li><li>Mindful Living website: <a href="http://www.mindfulliving.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.mindfulliving.com.au</a></li><li>Free resources for the public: <a href="http://www.mindfulliving.com.au/resources/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.mindfulliving.com.au/resources/</a></li><li>The book discussed: <a href="http://www.everymemorydeservesrespect.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.everymemorydeservesrespect.com/</a></li></ul> Connect with Caroline  Caroline Burrows is an Accredited EMDR Trainer and Consultant with a background in Clinical Social Work and Psychotherapy. She has over 15 years of experience providing therapeutic services across community, hospital, medical and university settings.She is the Owner and Director of Mindful Living, a group private practice in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. As the EMDR Coordinator at The Melbourne Clinic, Caroline developed the first inpatient hospital EMDR program in Victoria. She has an infectious enthusiasm for EMDR Therapy and provides innovative EMDR training and consultation and clinical supervision to mental health professionals across Australia and abroad. Caroline loves encouraging, motivating and mentoring therapists as they embrace the opportunities that EMDR Therapy brings. For more details, visit <a href="http://www.carolineburrows.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.carolineburrows.com.au</a> Connect with Marie <a href="https://thetherapyhub.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thetherapyhub.com.au/</a><a href="https://marievakakis.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://marievakakis.com.au/</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/</a>

Understanding EMDR Therapy with Caroline Burrows

In this episode I’ll be talking about Bids for Connection, those small gestures that can make or break a relationship. From couples to parents and teenagers, we'll explore the importance of responding positively to these bids with kindness and love to create stronger connections and build trust.Research has shown that a healthy relationship can have significant positive effects on our mental and physical health, while unhealthy relationships can have a negative impact on our mental and physical health.One to build strong connections in intimate relationships is by using bids for connection.Bids for Connection are little actions or communications used by someone to establish or maintain a connection with another person. They can be obvious or subtle, spoken or unspoken.I share the three common ways people respond to bids Turning Towards, Turning Away, and Turning Towards Unkindly  and why it's essential to be mindful of our reactions.Key Takeaways:Recognising bids for connection fosters emotional intimacy and trust.Responding positively to bids creates a nurturing and supportive relationship environment.Missed bids can lead to emotional distance, conflict, and feelings of loneliness.Repairing missed bids involves acknowledging the oversight and making an effort to reconnect.Building strong relationships with teenagers involves turning towards their bids, even when they seem negative or hostile.Remember, the quality of our relationships greatly influences our overall wellbeing. So let's start paying attentionConnect with Mariehttps://thetherapyhub.com.au/https://marievakakis.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/

In this episode I’ll be talking about Bids for Connection, those small gestures that can make or break a relationship. From couples to parents and teenagers, we'll explore the importance of responding positively to these bids with kindness and love to create stronger connections and build trust.Research has shown that a healthy relationship can have significant positive effects on our mental and physical health, while unhealthy relationships can have a negative impact on our mental and physical health.One to build strong connections in intimate relationships is by using bids for connection.Bids for Connection are little actions or communications used by someone to establish or maintain a connection with another person. They can be obvious or subtle, spoken or unspoken.I share the three common ways people respond to bids Turning Towards, Turning Away, and Turning Towards Unkindly  and why it's essential to be mindful of our reactions.Key Takeaways:<ul><li>Recognising bids for connection fosters emotional intimacy and trust.</li><li>Responding positively to bids creates a nurturing and supportive relationship environment.</li><li>Missed bids can lead to emotional distance, conflict, and feelings of loneliness.</li><li>Repairing missed bids involves acknowledging the oversight and making an effort to reconnect.</li><li>Building strong relationships with teenagers involves turning towards their bids, even when they seem negative or hostile.</li></ul>Remember, the quality of our relationships greatly influences our overall wellbeing. So let's start paying attention Connect with Marie <a href="https://thetherapyhub.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thetherapyhub.com.au/</a><a href="https://marievakakis.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://marievakakis.com.au/</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/</a>

Bids for connection

In this episode of This Complex Life, I sit down with psychologist Belinda Gibson for a candid conversation about the pressures of perfectionism and the pervasive feeling of not being good enough. We share insights from our client work and personal experiences, discussing how this belief can impact relationships and self-esteem without us even realising it. Join us as we explore ways to recognise and address these feelings, and learn how to engage in meaningful conversations with friends and family. Where do our feelings of "Not Feeling Good Enough" come from? We discuss how this belief is learned over time and becomes a strong, almost inherent feeling.Unpacking Shoulds: We talk about how the use of "shoulds" in language can indicate feelings of failure and not being good enough. We delve into how these internal judgments manifest in day-to-day life.The Pressure to Be Perfect: We discuss the societal expectation that we must excel in something to enjoy it fully, and how this belief stifles exploration and playfulness.Shame and Growth: We explore how shame can hinder our growth mindset, making it difficult to embrace vulnerability and learn new skills.Seeking Support: We talk about the importance of self-compassion and finding safe spaces and people to share our vulnerabilities and growth journeys.Key Takeaways:The "not good enough" feeling can appear in various aspects of life, affecting our choices and behaviours.Societal expectations of perfectionism can hinder our enjoyment of activities we might otherwise find pleasurable.Shame linked to inadequacy can impede personal growth and learning new skills.Fear of rejection may lead to avoiding tough conversations, affecting genuine connections.Seeking support and finding safe spaces for self-exploration can be instrumental in untangling the "not good enough" feeling. Belinda is a registered Psychologist and Gestalt Psychotherapist, and is the founder and director of Footscray Counselling Centre, where she provides individual, couples and groups with relationally orientated psychotherapy supervision and therapy.Belinda also works as a consultant to various academic and medical organisations, facilitating reflective group practice, training workshops and supervision. https://footscraycounsellingcentre.com.au/Further reading or resourcesThe Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown: A book on embracing vulnerability and self-compassion.Kristin Neff's Self-Compassion Resources: Guided meditations and self-compassion checklist to foster self-compassion https://self-compassion.org/Inside Out (Movie): Check out this animated film that offers a creative depiction of emotions and inner struggles.Full show notes linkhttps://marievakakis.com.au/episode70/connect with Marie https://thetherapyhub.com.au/ https://marievakakis.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/

In this episode of This Complex Life, I sit down with psychologist Belinda Gibson for a candid conversation about the pressures of perfectionism and the pervasive feeling of not being good enough. We share insights from our client work and personal experiences, discussing how this belief can impact relationships and self-esteem without us even realising it. Join us as we explore ways to recognise and address these feelings, and learn how to engage in meaningful conversations with friends and family. <ul><li>Where do our feelings of "Not Feeling Good Enough" come from? We discuss how this belief is learned over time and becomes a strong, almost inherent feeling.</li><li>Unpacking Shoulds: We talk about how the use of "shoulds" in language can indicate feelings of failure and not being good enough. We delve into how these internal judgments manifest in day-to-day life.</li><li>The Pressure to Be Perfect: We discuss the societal expectation that we must excel in something to enjoy it fully, and how this belief stifles exploration and playfulness.</li><li>Shame and Growth: We explore how shame can hinder our growth mindset, making it difficult to embrace vulnerability and learn new skills.</li><li>Seeking Support: We talk about the importance of self-compassion and finding safe spaces and people to share our vulnerabilities and growth journeys.</li></ul>Key Takeaways:<ul><li>The "not good enough" feeling can appear in various aspects of life, affecting our choices and behaviours.</li><li>Societal expectations of perfectionism can hinder our enjoyment of activities we might otherwise find pleasurable.</li><li>Shame linked to inadequacy can impede personal growth and learning new skills.</li><li>Fear of rejection may lead to avoiding tough conversations, affecting genuine connections.</li><li>Seeking support and finding safe spaces for self-exploration can be instrumental in untangling the "not good enough" feeling.</li></ul> Belinda is a registered Psychologist and Gestalt Psychotherapist, and is the founder and director of Footscray Counselling Centre, where she provides individual, couples and groups with relationally orientated psychotherapy supervision and therapy.Belinda also works as a consultant to various academic and medical organisations, facilitating reflective group practice, training workshops and supervision. <a href="https://footscraycounsellingcentre.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://footscraycounsellingcentre.com.au/</a>Further reading or resources<ul><li>The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown: A book on embracing vulnerability and self-compassion.</li><li>Kristin Neff's Self-Compassion Resources: Guided meditations and self-compassion checklist to foster self-compassion <a href="https://self-compassion.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://self-compassion.org/</a></li><li>Inside Out (Movie): Check out this animated film that offers a creative depiction of emotions and inner struggles.</li></ul> Full show notes link<a href="https://marievakakis.com.au/episode70/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://marievakakis.com.au/episode70/</a> connect with Marie <a href="https://thetherapyhub.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thetherapyhub.com.au/</a> <a href="https://marievakakis.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://marievakakis.com.au/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/</a>

I'm just not good enough

In this episode, we dive into the topic of worry with Dr. Lillian Nejad, a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in helping people manage anxiety and stress. We explore the definition of worry, its relationship with anxiety, and common misconceptions about it. Lillian sheds light on the purpose and function of worry, highlighting situations where it can be helpful and when it becomes unproductive. Join us as we discuss the impact of excessive worry on daily life and relationships, and explore strategies for managing worry effectively. Key Talking Points:·     Worry is the cognitive expression of anxiety, characterised by thoughts that often start with "what if" and focus on anticipating negative outcomes·     Worry can also be centred around past behaviour and regrets, known as rumination, where individuals constantly replay events they wish had gone differently·     While anxiety is a feeling, worry is a thought process triggered by anxiety·     Worry serves a purpose by alerting us to potential problems, allowing us to take preventive measures, solve issues, or be better prepared·     Dysfunctional worry occurs when it fails to lead to problem-solving or resolution, becomes uncontrollable, and significantly impacts daily functioning.·     Excessive worry can affect concentration, sleep patterns, productivity, and overall wellbeing·     Worry can also impact relationships, as anxious energy can be sensed by others, even if not explicitly expressed  Key Takeaways:·    Worry is the cognitive aspect of anxiety, involving thoughts focused on potential negative outcomes.·    Understanding the purpose of worry helps differentiate between productive and unproductive worry.·    Dysfunctional worry hinders problem-solving and resolution, and can have a significant impact on daily functioning.·    Excessive worry affects concentration, sleep, productivity, and relationships.·    Recognising what can and can't be controlled helps shift focus to actionable steps and reduces worry.·    Developing strategies to manage and regulate worry is essential for overall wellbeing.  Resources:•  Skills for Life: Dr. Lillian Nejad's online portal for mental health resources and programs - website•  Contain Your Brain: An app designed by Dr. Lillian Nejad to help reduce worry and improve worry management.Books by Dr. Lillian Nejad can be found here https://www.drlilliannejad.com/books Life blockersTreating stress and anxiety  Relaxation techniques Life Skills for Leaders: Dr. Lillian Nejad's podcast discussing mental health in the workplace  About Lillian Dr. Lillian Nejad is a clinical psychologist with 25 years experience helping people with anxiety and stress. In addition to her private practice, she has founded ‘Skills for Life’, an online portal for mental health resources and programs that helps people build skills to manage anxiety, stress less and get some rest. Lillian has recently launched the app, Contain Your Brain, to help people worry less and worry better! She is also the author of two books about stress &amp; anxiety and insomnia, she has recorded three collections of mindfulness and relaxation exercises and hosts the podcast, 'Life Skills for Leaders' about mental health in the workplace. Lillian is also an Australian Open superfan, sports photographer wannabe &amp; a passionate supporter of the arts. Websiteswww.containyourbrain.com  For info and resources to help you with worrywww.drlilliannejad.com  Skills for Life programs &amp; resources to help you manage anxiety &amp; stress, and get some rest   Insta@containyourbrain@drlilliannejad connect with Marie https://thetherapyhub.com.au/ https://marievakakis.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/

In this episode, we dive into the topic of worry with Dr. Lillian Nejad, a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in helping people manage anxiety and stress. We explore the definition of worry, its relationship with anxiety, and common misconceptions about it. Lillian sheds light on the purpose and function of worry, highlighting situations where it can be helpful and when it becomes unproductive. Join us as we discuss the impact of excessive worry on daily life and relationships, and explore strategies for managing worry effectively. Key Talking Points:·     Worry is the cognitive expression of anxiety, characterised by thoughts that often start with "what if" and focus on anticipating negative outcomes·     Worry can also be centred around past behaviour and regrets, known as rumination, where individuals constantly replay events they wish had gone differently·     While anxiety is a feeling, worry is a thought process triggered by anxiety·     Worry serves a purpose by alerting us to potential problems, allowing us to take preventive measures, solve issues, or be better prepared·     Dysfunctional worry occurs when it fails to lead to problem-solving or resolution, becomes uncontrollable, and significantly impacts daily functioning.·     Excessive worry can affect concentration, sleep patterns, productivity, and overall wellbeing·     Worry can also impact relationships, as anxious energy can be sensed by others, even if not explicitly expressed Key Takeaways:·    Worry is the cognitive aspect of anxiety, involving thoughts focused on potential negative outcomes.·    Understanding the purpose of worry helps differentiate between productive and unproductive worry.·    Dysfunctional worry hinders problem-solving and resolution, and can have a significant impact on daily functioning.·    Excessive worry affects concentration, sleep, productivity, and relationships.·    Recognising what can and can't be controlled helps shift focus to actionable steps and reduces worry.·    Developing strategies to manage and regulate worry is essential for overall wellbeing. Resources:•  Skills for Life: Dr. Lillian Nejad's online portal for mental health resources and programs - <a href="https://www.skillsforlife.net.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>•  Contain Your Brain: An app designed by Dr. Lillian Nejad to help reduce worry and improve worry management.Books by Dr. Lillian Nejad can be found here <a href="https://www.drlilliannejad.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.drlilliannejad.com/books</a> Life blockersTreating stress and anxiety Relaxation techniques Life Skills for Leaders: Dr. Lillian Nejad's podcast discussing mental health in the workplace About Lillian Dr. Lillian Nejad is a clinical psychologist with 25 years experience helping people with anxiety and stress. In addition to her private practice, she has founded ‘Skills for Life’, an online portal for mental health resources and programs that helps people build skills to manage anxiety, stress less and get some rest. Lillian has recently launched the app, Contain Your Brain, to help people worry less and worry better! She is also the author of two books about stress &amp; anxiety and insomnia, she has recorded three collections of mindfulness and relaxation exercises and hosts the podcast, 'Life Skills for Leaders' about mental health in the workplace. Lillian is also an Australian Open superfan, sports photographer wannabe &amp; a passionate supporter of the arts. Websites<a href="http://www.containyour/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.containyourbrain.com</a>  For info and resources to help you with worry<a href="http://www.drlilliannejad.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.drlilliannejad.com</a>  Skills for Life programs &amp; resources to help you manage anxiety &amp; stress, and get some rest   Insta@containyourbrain@drlilliannejad connect with Marie <a href="https://thetherapyhub.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thetherapyhub.com.au/</a> <a href="https://marievakakis.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://marievakakis.com.au/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis/</a>

Do you worry?

New season launching

  Workplace bullying, burnout, and work-related stress are significant issues that can have detrimental effects on individuals in various professions. It's essential to recognise the signs of workplace bullying, take action early, and prioritise self-care to prevent long-term negative effects on mental and physical health.  In this episode, our guest, Frances Caile shares her experiences and insights on workplace bullying, burnout, and work-related stress. She explains how she was drawn to social work and her transition to private practice to have more time to do good work without the politics of organisations and paperwork. She discusses her motivation for setting up her private practice and her specialisations in workplace bullying, burnout, and workplace stress.   Key Takeaways:    Workplace bullying is defined as repeated and unreasonable behaviour directed towards a worker or group of workers that creates a risk to health and safety   Examples of workplace bullying include spreading rumours, excluding or isolating someone socially, intimidation, threatening a person's role or performance, undermining or impeding a person's work, and withholding necessary information   Workplace bullying can have serious consequences on the mental and physical health of the victims, and it's important to seek assistance and support early to prevent long-term negative effects   Work-related stress and burnout are common in high-stress roles such as social work, teaching, and healthcare, as well as in resource-constrained environments with high turnover and competition for promotion   It's crucial to prioritise self-care, set boundaries, and seek support when experiencing work-related stress and burnout to prevent long-term physical and mental health issues.  Contact details for Franceshttps://www.stresssupport.com.au/Promo code for working ISW2023 for 20% offhttps://marievakakis.com.au/https://marievakakis.com.au/connected-teens/

Workplace bullying, burnout, and work-related stress are significant issues that can have detrimental effects on individuals in various professions. It's essential to recognise the signs of workplace bullying, take action early, and prioritise self-care to prevent long-term negative effects on mental and physical health. In this episode, our guest, Frances Caile shares her experiences and insights on workplace bullying, burnout, and work-related stress. She explains how she was drawn to social work and her transition to private practice to have more time to do good work without the politics of organisations and paperwork. She discusses her motivation for setting up her private practice and her specialisations in workplace bullying, burnout, and workplace stress. <ul><li> </li><li> Key Takeaways:</li><li> </li><li> </li><li> </li><li> Workplace bullying is defined as repeated and unreasonable behaviour directed towards a worker or group of workers that creates a risk to health and safety</li><li> </li><li> </li><li> Examples of workplace bullying include spreading rumours, excluding or isolating someone socially, intimidation, threatening a person's role or performance, undermining or impeding a person's work, and withholding necessary information</li><li> </li><li> </li><li> Workplace bullying can have serious consequences on the mental and physical health of the victims, and it's important to seek assistance and support early to prevent long-term negative effects</li><li> </li><li> </li><li> Work-related stress and burnout are common in high-stress roles such as social work, teaching, and healthcare, as well as in resource-constrained environments with high turnover and competition for promotion</li><li> </li><li> </li><li> It's crucial to prioritise self-care, set boundaries, and seek support when experiencing work-related stress and burnout to prevent long-term physical and mental health issues.</li><li> </li><li> </li></ul>Contact details for Frances <a href="https://www.stresssupport.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stresssupport.com.au/</a> Promo code for working ISW2023 for 20% off <a href="https://marievakakis.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://marievakakis.com.au/</a> <a href="https://marievakakis.com.au/connected-teens/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://marievakakis.com.au/connected-teens/</a>

Workplace Bullying, Burnout, and Work-Related Stress

Helping women recover from interpersonal trauma and violence   Liz is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who runs her own private practice called Breathe therapy. She's a mindful trauma therapist and is really passionate about supporting women to heal from childhood and adult experiences of interpersonal violence and abuse.   Liz has done some really incredible work and we talk about some of her social work journey, and how she incorporates various techniques such as act DBT, and mindfulness into working with women to recover from some of those experiences and diagnosis such as PTSD, anxiety, OCD, and other sorts of things that can really stem from those early experiences that women face. I hope you enjoy this episode with Liz.   Contact Liz BreatheTherapy.com.au

Helping women recover from interpersonal trauma and violence Liz is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who runs her own private practice called Breathe therapy. She's a mindful trauma therapist and is really passionate about supporting women to heal from childhood and adult experiences of interpersonal violence and abuse. Liz has done some really incredible work and we talk about some of her social work journey, and how she incorporates various techniques such as act DBT, and mindfulness into working with women to recover from some of those experiences and diagnosis such as PTSD, anxiety, OCD, and other sorts of things that can really stem from those early experiences that women face. I hope you enjoy this episode with Liz. Contact Liz <a href="http://breathetherapy.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BreatheTherapy.com.au</a>

Helping women recover from interpersonal trauma and violence

Ashton Hayes

Ashton talks us through some steps you can take to work towards your accreditation.  She shares some of the resources that she's developed, including her accredited Mental Health Social Worker roadmap, which is part of an ebook series, private Facebook group that she has, as well as her consultation and training   We talk about supervision and what we wish we knew when we were first starting out and the importance of that.    Guest bio Ashton is a an accredited mental health social worker with a background of working in human services and mental health settings.  She has over a decade of experience in child protection, housing, forensic and mental health settings.  She currently provides supervision to human services and mental health professionals across Australia.  She is also the owner and director of Willowtree Wellbeing, a counselling clinic in Western Sydney, NSW.  Ashton is passionate about providing a safe and collaborative environment for supervision for social workers, caseworkers, team leaders and anyone who works in human services.     Contact guest https://ashtonhayesconsulting.com.au/   Previous episode with Ashton   Episode 26 : From Paralegal to Social Worker. Working with children and trauma all while staying passionate about the work you do with Ashton Hayes    Supervision series  Part 1 Supervision  Part 2 - The benefits of Group Supervision  Part 3 Supervision - Understanding learning preferences   Inside Social Work Podcast Website / Facebook/  Be on the Podcast   Subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts!

Ashton talks us through some steps you can take to work towards your accreditation.  She shares some of the resources that she's developed, including her accredited Mental Health Social Worker roadmap, which is part of an ebook series, private Facebook group that she has, as well as her consultation and training We talk about supervision and what we wish we knew when we were first starting out and the importance of that.  Guest bio Ashton is a an accredited mental health social worker with a background of working in human services and mental health settings.  She has over a decade of experience in child protection, housing, forensic and mental health settings.  She currently provides supervision to human services and mental health professionals across Australia.  She is also the owner and director of Willowtree Wellbeing, a counselling clinic in Western Sydney, NSW.  Ashton is passionate about providing a safe and collaborative environment for supervision for social workers, caseworkers, team leaders and anyone who works in human services.   Contact guest <a href="https://ashtonhayesconsulting.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ashtonhayesconsulting.com.au/</a> Previous episode with Ashton Episode 26 : From Paralegal to Social Worker. Working with children and trauma all while staying passionate about the work you do with Ashton Hayes  Supervision series <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-inside-social-work-podcast/id1459084811?i=1000564728515" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Part 1 Supervision</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-inside-social-work-podcast/id1459084811?i=1000567327522" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Part 2 - The benefits of Group Supervision</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-inside-social-work-podcast/id1459084811?i=1000570395907" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Part 3 Supervision - Understanding learning preferences</a> Inside Social Work Podcast <a href="https://insidesocialwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/insidesocialwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>/ <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflXiX0llnJA3808P52ZDjfW-Cw3zLna2DgIG6bWmYaLJ2_Mw/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Be on the Podcast</a> Subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts!

 Supporting Social Workers with their accreditation pathway with Ashton Hayes

Lachlan Slade

This is the second episode of a multi-part series examining gender and sexuality. In this episode we look at implicit bias.   About your guest Lachlan Slade Lachlan, (he/they) is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. He has worked in the space for about 12 years now in various spaces with LGBTIQA+ and trauma work. Lachlan Slade grew up in Shepparton studying in Albury Wodonga, and Bendigo to complete their Social Work degree. Lachlan cofounded the Out in the Open Festival, Shepparton's first LGBTIQ+ Community Festival. Lachlan has dabbled in Community Radio, and Politics.   Work with Lachlan   Upcoming events Neutralising Queerphobia workshop, in Kannygoopna (Shepparton) as part of Out in the Open Festival, tix at outintheopen.org.au. The workshop explores implicit bias, ambient trauma and Allyship. Lachlan's LGBTIQA+ focused Group Supervision sessions:  https://events.humanitix.com/group-supe#organiserInfoBox   https://sladeconsulting.services Email: slade.consulting@protonmail.com Instagram: @lachlan_listens   Inside Social Work Podcast: Website / Facebook/  Be on the Podcast/ Support the show   Subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts!

This is the second episode of a multi-part series examining gender and sexuality. In this episode we look at implicit bias. About your guest Lachlan Slade Lachlan, (he/they) is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. He has worked in the space for about 12 years now in various spaces with LGBTIQA+ and trauma work. Lachlan Slade grew up in Shepparton studying in Albury Wodonga, and Bendigo to complete their Social Work degree. Lachlan cofounded the Out in the Open Festival, Shepparton's first LGBTIQ+ Community Festival. Lachlan has dabbled in Community Radio, and Politics. Work with Lachlan Upcoming events Neutralising Queerphobia workshop, in Kannygoopna (Shepparton) as part of Out in the Open Festival, tix at <a href="http://outintheopen.org.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">outintheopen.org.au</a>. The workshop explores implicit bias, ambient trauma and Allyship. Lachlan's LGBTIQA+ focused Group Supervision sessions: <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/group-supe#organiserInfoBox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://events.humanitix.com/group-supe#organiserInfoBox</a> <a href="https://sladeconsulting.services/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sladeconsulting.services</a> Email: slade.consulting@protonmail.com Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lachlan_listens/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lachlan_listens</a> Inside Social Work Podcast: <a href="https://insidesocialwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/insidesocialwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>/ <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflXiX0llnJA3808P52ZDjfW-Cw3zLna2DgIG6bWmYaLJ2_Mw/viewform?usp=sf_link" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Be on the Podcast</a>/ <a href="https://www.paypal.me/Insidesocialwork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a> Subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts!

Part 2 Implicit bias, we all have it with Lachlan Slade

Whether you've got a question about family, career, sex, relationships, or friendships, mental Health and Relationship Educator and Therapist Marie Vakakis, is here to help.Welcome to "This Complex Life," a podcast where we delve into the messiness of wellbeing and relationships. Join Marie as she explores the ups and downs of mental health &amp; relationships, and navigates life's complexities.

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Whether you've got a question about family, career, sex, relationships, or friendships, mental Health and Relationship Educator and Therapist Marie Vakakis, is here to help. Welcome to "This Complex Life," a podcast where we delve into the messiness of wellbeing and relationships. Join Marie as she explores the ups and downs of mental health &amp; relationships, and navigates life's complexities.

This Complex Life

Kylie Lloyd

This week's episode explores the world of school social work. I talk with Kylie Lloyd, who shares her experiences transitioning into social work as a mature student, while balancing the requirements of the degree and also being a single mother of 2 children. Kylie shares her experience being a learner as an adult and how she transitioned from HR to volunteering for Lifeline then making the jump into social work. She talks about how hard it can be mentally and financially to study again while also looking at how rewarding it can be. Kylie shares her experiences and the highs and lows that come with working in an environment where you're the minority profession. We talk about the challenges working with families and Kylie sheds some light into working with young people in a school environment and how she navigates the system, advocating for young people while also balancing the often competing needs of different stakeholders.  As a family therapist in training Kylie lets us in on some of the ways her thinking has changed and some of the ways she's incorporating systems work and family work into her work with young people.  Join the Inside Social Work Facebook Group Join the Inside Social Work Podcast mailing list to get your free social work career guide Visit the website for the latest info and show notes https://insidesocialwork.com/ Support the show by making a contribution https://www.paypal.me/Insidesocialwork Subscribe to the podcast

This week's episode explores the world of school social work. I talk with Kylie Lloyd, who shares her experiences transitioning into social work as a mature student, while balancing the requirements of the degree and also being a single mother of 2 children. Kylie shares her experience being a learner as an adult and how she transitioned from HR to volunteering for Lifeline then making the jump into social work. She talks about how hard it can be mentally and financially to study again while also looking at how rewarding it can be. Kylie shares her experiences and the highs and lows that come with working in an environment where you're the minority profession. We talk about the challenges working with families and Kylie sheds some light into working with young people in a school environment and how she navigates the system, advocating for young people while also balancing the often competing needs of different stakeholders.  As a family therapist in training Kylie lets us in on some of the ways her thinking has changed and some of the ways she's incorporating systems work and family work into her work with young people.  Join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/insidesocialwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Social Work Facebook Group</a> Join the Inside Social Work Podcast <a href="http://eepurl.com/gjjJJP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mailing list</a> to get your free social work career guide Visit the website for the latest info and show notes <a href="https://insidesocialwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://insidesocialwork.com/</a> Support the show by making a contribution <a href="https://www.paypal.me/Insidesocialwork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.paypal.me/Insidesocialwork</a> Subscribe to the podcast

The balancing act of school social work with Kylie Lloyd.

Episode 20: Working close to home, experiences of a social worker in rural Victoria.  In this episode, Lachlan Slade shares some of his experiences working in rural communities. We talk about some of the challenges of living and working close to your clients and how to have a conversation about appropriate boundaries.  Lachlan shares some of his self-care tips and how he manages to stay energised and enthusiastic about the work he does.   Lachlan Slade grew up in Shepparton studying in Albury Wodonga, and Bendigo to complete their Social Work degree. Lachlan cofounded the Out in the Open Festival, Shepparton's first LGBTIQ+ Community Festival. Lachlan has dabbled in Community Radio, and Politics. They now teach Social Work at La Trobe University, Shepparton, and they are a Counsellor Advocate at GVCASA while also trying to raise a 5 year old. Lauchlan big tip?  ‘’Patting yourself on the back when you have the wins. They can be hard to see.’’ Lachlans tips for getting the most out of supervision  Their theoretical background Ask for a one off supervision , to see if it's a good fit See if you click with them Try out different theoretical frameworks  Join the Inside Social Work Facebook Group Join the Inside Social Work Podcast mailing list to get your free social work career guide Visit the website for the latest info and show notes https://insidesocialwork.com/  Support the show by making a contribution  https://www.paypal.me/Insidesocialwork

Episode 20: Working close to home, experiences of a social worker in rural Victoria.  In this episode, Lachlan Slade shares some of his experiences working in rural communities. We talk about some of the challenges of living and working close to your clients and how to have a conversation about appropriate boundaries.  Lachlan shares some of his self-care tips and how he manages to stay energised and enthusiastic about the work he does.  Lachlan Slade grew up in Shepparton studying in Albury Wodonga, and Bendigo to complete their Social Work degree. Lachlan cofounded the Out in the Open Festival, Shepparton's first LGBTIQ+ Community Festival. Lachlan has dabbled in Community Radio, and Politics. They now teach Social Work at La Trobe University, Shepparton, and they are a Counsellor Advocate at GVCASA while also trying to raise a 5 year old. Lauchlan big tip?  ‘’Patting yourself on the back when you have the wins. They can be hard to see.’’ Lachlans tips for getting the most out of supervision <ul> <li>Their theoretical background</li> <li>Ask for a one off supervision , to see if it's a good fit</li> <li>See if you click with them</li> <li>Try out different theoretical frameworks</li> </ul> Join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/insidesocialwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Social Work Facebook Group</a> Join the Inside Social Work Podcast <a href="http://eepurl.com/gjjJJP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mailing list</a> to get your free social work career guide Visit the website for the latest info and show notes <a href="https://insidesocialwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://insidesocialwork.com/</a>  Support the show by making a contribution <a href="https://www.paypal.me/Insidesocialwork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.paypal.me/Insidesocialwork</a>

Working close to home, experiences of a social worker in rural Victoria.

This week's episode Lillian shares some ways we can manage anxiety during tough times.  We talk about needing alone time, balancing work-life balance and how to support someone when they share with you when they’re in distress. Lillian Nejad, PhD, is a registered and endorsed clinical psychologist and author with over 20 years of experience in the assessment and treatment of individuals with mild to severe psychological issues and disorders. She currently has a private practice in Brighton, Victoria.   Lillian's mission is to promote accurate and nonjudgmental views on mental health and to provide REAL information and strategies for a variety of psychological problems, issues and disorders based on REAL evidence and REAL experience in an accessible, genuine and engaging manner that fosters positive change for everyone involved.   Links to Lillian's resources Coping with Coronavirus Article (also has other helpful MH  blogs and radio segments)  https://www.lifeblockers.com/post/10-ways-to-cope-with-coronavirus-related-anxiety   Insight Timer: link to three mindfulness/relaxation exercises and two courses https://insighttimer.com/lnejad www.omnipsych.com/about   Coming soon www.skillsforlife.courses    Long version of British Family Les Mis  https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/04/01/825232156/u-k-familys-lockdown-themed-rendition-of-les-mis-is-a-delight  

This week's episode Lillian shares some ways we can manage anxiety during tough times.  We talk about needing alone time, balancing work-life balance and how to support someone when they share with you when they’re in distress. Lillian Nejad, PhD, is a registered and endorsed clinical psychologist and author with over 20 years of experience in the assessment and treatment of individuals with mild to severe psychological issues and disorders. She currently has a private practice in Brighton, Victoria.   Lillian's mission is to promote accurate and nonjudgmental views on mental health and to provide REAL information and strategies for a variety of psychological problems, issues and disorders based on REAL evidence and REAL experience in an accessible, genuine and engaging manner that fosters positive change for everyone involved. Links to Lillian's resources Coping with Coronavirus Article (also has other helpful MH  blogs and radio segments) <a href="https://www.lifeblockers.com/post/10-ways-to-cope-with-coronavirus-related-anxiety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lifeblockers.com/post/10-ways-to-cope-with-coronavirus-related-anxiety</a> Insight Timer: link to three mindfulness/relaxation exercises and two courses <a href="https://insighttimer.com/lnejad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://insighttimer.com/lnejad</a> <a href="http://www.omnipsych.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.omnipsych.com/about</a>  Coming soon <a href="http://www.skillsforlife.courses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.skillsforlife.courses</a> Long version of British Family Les Mis <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/04/01/825232156/u-k-familys-lockdown-themed-rendition-of-les-mis-is-a-delight" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/04/01/825232156/u-k-familys-lockdown-themed-rendition-of-les-mis-is-a-delight</a>

''I need my me time’’. Finding space, laughter and other ways to manage anxiety during difficult times, with Dr Lillian Nejad

Man up, talking men's mental health With Kylie King In this episode I talk with Kylie King about male suicide. We discuss the language to use when talking about suicide , look at the statistics in Australia and in particular men's mental health.  While unpacking ideas of masculinity we talk about some of the barriers men face seeking help around their mental health.  Kylie King is a research fellow at the Centre for Mental Health in the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health at the University of Melbourne. She is also a psychologist. Her research focuses on male suicide prevention.  She recently led the randomised controlled trial of the impacts of the Man Up documentary, a novel media-based population level television documentary that explored the interplay between masculinity and suicide.   Resources   http://manup.org.au/tv-series/study-guide/ https://iview.abc.net.au/show/man-up Contact Kylie  k.king@unimelb.edu.au   Join the Inside Social Work Facebook Group Join the Inside Social Work Podcast mailing list to get your free social work career guide  Visit the website for the latest info and show notes https://insidesocialwork.com/  Subscribe to the podcast    Subscribe on Android Player.fm  apple iTunes  Spotify

Man up, talking men's mental health With Kylie King In this episode I talk with Kylie King about male suicide. We discuss the language to use when talking about suicide , look at the statistics in Australia and in particular men's mental health.  While unpacking ideas of masculinity we talk about some of the barriers men face seeking help around their mental health.  Kylie King is a research fellow at the Centre for Mental Health in the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health at the University of Melbourne. She is also a psychologist. Her research focuses on male suicide prevention.  She recently led the randomised controlled trial of the impacts of the Man Up documentary, a novel media-based population level television documentary that explored the interplay between masculinity and suicide.   Resources   <a href="http://manup.org.au/tv-series/study-guide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://manup.org.au/tv-series/study-guide/</a> <a href="https://iview.abc.net.au/show/man-up" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://iview.abc.net.au/show/man-up</a> Contact Kylie  <a href="mailto:k.king@unimelb.edu.au">k.king@unimelb.edu.au</a>  Join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/insidesocialwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Social Work Facebook Group</a> Join the Inside Social Work Podcast <a href="http://eepurl.com/gjjJJP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mailing list</a> to get your free social work career guide  Visit the website for the latest info and show notes <a href="https://insidesocialwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://insidesocialwork.com/</a>  Subscribe to the podcast <a href="https://subscribeonandroid.com/insidesocialwork.libsyn.com/rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Subscribe on Android</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/insidesocialworks-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Player.fm</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/insidesocialworks-podcast/id1459084811" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> apple iTunes</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/19N3wtZlpJTiBjJit2zqap?si=noDTIoC4TiCdJdeuK2L-gw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>

Man up, talking men's mental health with Kylie King.

Jane Wexler

In this episode we talk about how to make the most of supervision, how to be a supervisor and some of the issues social workers encounter when running a business. Jane shares her experience working in a range of fields locally and internationally, training, educating and supervising. She shares her top tips for making the most of supervision and empathises with supervisors who are working with passive supervisee’s ,sharing her wisdom and ideas for improving the supervisory relationship   Jane Wexler is the Founding Director of Wex Group Pty Ltd, specialising in leadership development, coaching, supervision and training in Australia, China, Singapore and Asia Pacific. Jane is widely sought after for her expertise as consultant, supervisor, coach and educator, having delivered AASW/ACWA endorsed supervision training and other learning programs to thousands of human services professionals in Australia and abroad. Prior to establishing her own company, she was co-owner/co- publisher of a successful Australian entertainment magazine and taught social work students across Australian universities, and business studies students in China.   Jane combines her qualifications and unique blend of skills in human services, business and education with an interest in eastern philosophy and dissolving some of the boundaries between sectors, disciplines and methods. Her professional life is balanced by a long involvement in the arts and entertainment industries in publishing and as an accomplished singer/songwriter. Jane’s approach reflects her commitment to developing self-mastery, authentic relationships and using effective frameworks and tools creatively, with a spirit of adventure.      Challenges working as a social worker and starting a business  How to reconcile asking for money for your work Have to understand their relationship with money Systems Marketing Communication    Cross over with social enterprise   You have to like taking risks Jumping in trying something new   How to relinquish control and not take on everything You don’t know what you don’t know   Janes tip? Ask people!   The journey to becoming a supervisor and started a business as a trainer and coach Started in a primary school  Moved into a wide range of sectors Started working with an educational college  Started teaching  Moved to China   ‘’Don’t worry if you make mistakes’’ ‘’Back yourself more’’   Tips for supervisors  Be transparent   How are we going to build trust  How are we going to manage this How can we work well together Be explicit  Let them know they’re not being judged   Back yourself more Follow your intuition Don’t criticise yourself  If you have a gap in knowledge do something about it Reflection  Balance it up with action Think about your personal strengths    If the supervisee is passive   Understand what works best Is there an organisational issues Are they struggling with their work Do they know what supervision is Can be culturally different  Can be intimidating     Ask them directly - if you suspect something don't wonder Ask them   Supervision   Different ideas and experiences of what it is Organisation can have pressure to use it as a management tool  while its an aspect of supervision ,we want supervision to be focused on deep thinking, reflection, professional growth.   Collaborative trusting relationship. There may always be that power difference if your supervisor is your line manager.    Tips for supervisees  Prepare for supervision   What do i want What am I likely to get What's the best way I can get that   Take responsibility for what happens in supervision What outcome do you want? Ask others what works well, what do they do?  https://janewexler.com/ Face to face training - open to the public Onsite training Elearning course - online at https://janewexler.com/online-learning AASW interview  https://www.aasw.asn.au/events/event/Becoming-a-social-work-supervisor-An-interview-with-Jane-Wexler   Don’t forget to sign up to the Inside Social Work mailing list to get your free social work career guide and get notified of new episodes and resources. https://insidesocialwork.com/   Listen to the podcast  Subscribe on Android  Player.fm  apple iTunes  Spotify

In this episode we talk about how to make the most of supervision, how to be a supervisor and some of the issues social workers encounter when running a business. Jane shares her experience working in a range of fields locally and internationally, training, educating and supervising. She shares her top tips for making the most of supervision and empathises with supervisors who are working with passive supervisee’s ,sharing her wisdom and ideas for improving the supervisory relationship Jane Wexler is the Founding Director of Wex Group Pty Ltd, specialising in leadership development, coaching, supervision and training in Australia, China, Singapore and Asia Pacific. Jane is widely sought after for her expertise as consultant, supervisor, coach and educator, having delivered AASW/ACWA endorsed supervision training and other learning programs to thousands of human services professionals in Australia and abroad. Prior to establishing her own company, she was co-owner/co- publisher of a successful Australian entertainment magazine and taught social work students across Australian universities, and business studies students in China. Jane combines her qualifications and unique blend of skills in human services, business and education with an interest in eastern philosophy and dissolving some of the boundaries between sectors, disciplines and methods. Her professional life is balanced by a long involvement in the arts and entertainment industries in publishing and as an accomplished singer/songwriter. Jane’s approach reflects her commitment to developing self-mastery, authentic relationships and using effective frameworks and tools creatively, with a spirit of adventure.  Challenges working as a social worker and starting a business <ul> <li>How to reconcile asking for money for your work</li> <li>Have to understand their relationship with money</li> <li>Systems</li> <li>Marketing</li> <li>Communication</li> </ul> Cross over with social enterprise You have to like taking risks Jumping in trying something new How to relinquish control and not take on everything You don’t know what you don’t know Janes tip? Ask people! The journey to becoming a supervisor and started a business as a trainer and coach Started in a primary school  Moved into a wide range of sectors Started working with an educational college  Started teaching  Moved to China ‘’Don’t worry if you make mistakes’’ ‘’Back yourself more’’ Tips for supervisors <ul> <li>Be transparent</li> <li> <ul> <li>How are we going to build trust </li> <li>How are we going to manage this</li> <li>How can we work well together</li> <li>Be explicit </li> <li>Let them know they’re not being judged</li> </ul> </li> <li>Back yourself more</li> <li>Follow your intuition</li> <li>Don’t criticise yourself </li> <li>If you have a gap in knowledge do something about it</li> <li>Reflection </li> <li>Balance it up with action</li> <li>Think about your personal strengths</li> </ul> If the supervisee is passive  <ul> <li>Understand what works best</li> <li>Is there an organisational issues</li> <li>Are they struggling with their work</li> <li>Do they know what supervision is</li> <li>Can be culturally different </li> <li>Can be intimidating </li> </ul> Ask them directly - if you suspect something don't wonder Ask them Supervision Different ideas and experiences of what it is Organisation can have pressure to use it as a management tool  while its an aspect of supervision ,we want supervision to be focused on deep thinking, reflection, professional growth. Collaborative trusting relationship. There may always be that power difference if your supervisor is your line manager.  Tips for supervisees <ul> <li>Prepare for supervision</li> <li> <ul> <li>What do i want</li> <li>What am I likely to get</li> <li>What's the best way I can get that</li> </ul> </li> <li>Take responsibility for what happens in supervision</li> <li>What outcome do you want?</li> <li>Ask others what works well, what do they do?</li> </ul> <a href="https://janewexler.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://janewexler.com/</a> Face to face training - open to the public Onsite training Elearning course - online at <a href="https://janewexler.com/online-learning" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://janewexler.com/online-learning</a> AASW interview <a href="https://www.aasw.asn.au/events/event/Becoming-a-social-work-supervisor-An-interview-with-Jane-Wexler" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.aasw.asn.au/events/event/Becoming-a-social-work-supervisor-An-interview-with-Jane-Wexler</a> Don’t forget to sign up to the Inside Social Work <a href="http://eepurl.com/gpayCP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mailing list</a> to get your free social work career guide and get notified of new episodes and resources. <a href="https://insidesocialwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://insidesocialwork.com/</a> Listen to the podcast <a href="https://subscribeonandroid.com/insidesocialwork.libsyn.com/rss?mc_cid=9e4677caf5&amp;mc_eid=[UNIQID]" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Subscribe on Android</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/insidesocialworks-podcast?mc_cid=9e4677caf5&amp;mc_eid=[UNIQID]" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Player.fm</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/insidesocialworks-podcast/id1459084811" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> apple iTunes</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/19N3wtZlpJTiBjJit2zqap?si=noDTIoC4TiCdJdeuK2L-gw&amp;mc_cid=9e4677caf5&amp;mc_eid=[UNIQID]" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>

Don’t worry if you make mistakes. Talking business and supervision with Jane Wexler.

Joanne Young

Alice Cairn

Going from student to professional and starting a social work newsletter with Joanne Young and Alice Cairn Jo is doing her final year of a Masters of Social Work (Qualifying), and is currently supporting caseworkers working with vulnerable families and children. Alice is a social worker in a residential educational setting and recently graduated from a Masters of Social Work (Qualifying). Alice and Jo produce a periodical that centres around social workers, the field and the various challenges that people are addressing in their area of expertise.    It all started with a video essay...  Jo and Alice wanted to showcase the incredible diversity and skills of their peers. There were students in their course who had already accomplished so much in a variety of setting, locally and overseas.  The idea built momentum, Jo and Alice teamed up and Social Work Talk was born. Find them on their Facebook page @Social Work Talk Quarterly   In this episode listen to Jo and Alice share their experiences moving from students to professionals Some of the things we talk about  Challenges doing research on placement Having difficult conversations with your onsite supervisor or manager while on placement Being prepared for the expenses of the profession   Professional development Supervision Memberships and associations      Find Jo and Alice  https://www.facebook.com/socialworktalkquarterly/   Join the Inside Social Work Facebook Group Join the Inside Social Work Podcast mailing list to get your free social work career guide  Visit the website for the latest info and show notes https://insidesocialwork.com/  Subscribe to the podcast  Subscribe on Android Player.fm  apple iTunes  Spotify

Going from student to professional and starting a social work newsletter with Joanne Young and Alice Cairn Jo is doing her final year of a Masters of Social Work (Qualifying), and is currently supporting caseworkers working with vulnerable families and children. Alice is a social worker in a residential educational setting and recently graduated from a Masters of Social Work (Qualifying). Alice and Jo produce a periodical that centres around social workers, the field and the various challenges that people are addressing in their area of expertise.  It all started with a video essay...  Jo and Alice wanted to showcase the incredible diversity and skills of their peers. There were students in their course who had already accomplished so much in a variety of setting, locally and overseas.  The idea built momentum, Jo and Alice teamed up and Social Work Talk was born. Find them on their Facebook page @Social Work Talk Quarterly   In this episode listen to Jo and Alice share their experiences moving from students to professionals Some of the things we talk about <ul> <li>Challenges doing research on placement</li> <li>Having difficult conversations with your onsite supervisor or manager while on placement</li> <li>Being prepared for the expenses of the profession</li> <li> <ul> <li>Professional development</li> <li>Supervision</li> <li>Memberships and associations</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Find Jo and Alice  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/socialworktalkquarterly/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/socialworktalkquarterly/</a> Join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/insidesocialwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Social Work Facebook Group</a> Join the Inside Social Work Podcast <a href="http://eepurl.com/gjjJJP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mailing list</a> to get your free social work career guide  Visit the website for the latest info and show notes <a href="https://insidesocialwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://insidesocialwork.com/</a> Subscribe to the podcast <a href="https://subscribeonandroid.com/insidesocialwork.libsyn.com/rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on Android</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/insidesocialworks-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Player.fm</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/insidesocialworks-podcast/id1459084811" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> apple iTunes</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/19N3wtZlpJTiBjJit2zqap?si=noDTIoC4TiCdJdeuK2L-gw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

Going from student to professional and starting a social work newsletter with Joanne Young and Alice Cairn

In this episode, Sarah and I talk about the challenges of working with schools and balancing wellbeing and student academic outcomes. Sarah shares some of the various programs, some schools are implementing to support students with their wellbeing and mental health. We discuss the impact of being in a caring role and supporting those around us, Sarah shares her self care tips and how to set boundaries with those around you, so you’re not a ‘social worker’ 24 hours a day.    Sarah completed her Bachelor of SW in 2006, and has worked in the community sector over the last 13 years. Sarah has worked mostly with children and adolescents, starting her career working with youth at risk of homelessness and going on to fulfil a range of different roles at various not-for-profit organisations, community health services and tertiary education providers.   Sarah has experience in case management, counselling, group work, and delivering school-based programs. One of my most rewarding roles was providing counselling to children and adolescents impacted by the 2009 Victorian Bushfires. Sarah is currently working in a community health setting where she supports schools to help students remain engaged in their education. She is particularly interested in early intervention approaches to working with children and adolescents. Some of the things we talked about in this episode  Some reasons for disengagement  from school   Carer responsibilities for students     Working with students and anxiety   Supporting teachers in professional development - Youth MHFA Animal-assisted therapy Working with key stakeholders   challenging to balance the needs of all the individual students, their needs etc       Things Sarah wishes she knew then that she knows now   That she sought out      Mentors  Asking yourself can I learn from this person, can they be a positive mentor to me     Peers  Good supervisors    Setting boundaries - being a social worker    Don't have to be a social worker 24hrs a day     How to upskill when working in schools or with young people   Understanding trauma and trauma-informed practice Secondary consultation     Mental health service provider Local CASA etc   Linking in with external services in your area   The importance of self-care - do what you need to look after yourself  

In this episode, Sarah and I talk about the challenges of working with schools and balancing wellbeing and student academic outcomes. Sarah shares some of the various programs, some schools are implementing to support students with their wellbeing and mental health. We discuss the impact of being in a caring role and supporting those around us, Sarah shares her self care tips and how to set boundaries with those around you, so you’re not a ‘social worker’ 24 hours a day.  Sarah completed her Bachelor of SW in 2006, and has worked in the community sector over the last 13 years. Sarah has worked mostly with children and adolescents, starting her career working with youth at risk of homelessness and going on to fulfil a range of different roles at various not-for-profit organisations, community health services and tertiary education providers. Sarah has experience in case management, counselling, group work, and delivering school-based programs. One of my most rewarding roles was providing counselling to children and adolescents impacted by the 2009 Victorian Bushfires. Sarah is currently working in a community health setting where she supports schools to help students remain engaged in their education. She is particularly interested in early intervention approaches to working with children and adolescents. Some of the things we talked about in this episode <ul> <li>Some reasons for disengagement  from school</li> <li> <ul> <li>Carer responsibilities for students</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Working with students and anxiety</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Supporting teachers in professional development - Youth MHFA</li> <li>Animal-assisted therapy</li> <li>Working with key stakeholders</li> <li> <ul> <li>challenging to balance the needs of all the individual students, their needs etc</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Things Sarah wishes she knew then that she knows now</li> <li> <ul> <li>That she sought out </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Mentors </li> <li>Asking yourself can I learn from this person, can they be a positive mentor to me</li> </ul> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Peers </li> <li>Good supervisors </li> </ul> </li> <li>Setting boundaries - being a social worker </li> <li> <ul> <li>Don't have to be a social worker 24hrs a day</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>How to upskill when working in schools or with young people</li> <li> <ul> <li>Understanding trauma and trauma-informed practice</li> <li>Secondary consultation</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Mental health service provider</li> <li>Local CASA etc</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Linking in with external services in your area</li> </ul> <ul> <li>The importance of self-care - do what you need to look after yourself </li> </ul>

Working with Young People. Talking school refusal and balancing teachers, parents and young people's differing needs.

Today's show looks at a different way working with survivors of sexual assault. In this episode, you’ll hear how Clare uses trauma-sensitive yoga to support survivors of sexual assault. Clare Pritchard has been practising yoga since 1995.  She is a Certified Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) Facilitator, a Certifed Iyengar Yoga teacher, and has completed a number of certificates in yoga programs for children.  In this episode, we talk about hows yoga help survivors of trauma and how it can be integrated with a range of other traditional therapies and medication. We discussed burn out and self-care when working in an industry and with individuals that have experienced trauma. Clare has been involved in working at Centres Against Sexual Assault since 2000. She began this association working as a Counsellor/Advocate at CASA House but her role in the field has now transformed into a role which provides support and healing to victim/survivors of trauma through yoga. Clare has delivered the yoga component of the Body Based Therapy Program at WestCASA (Centre Against Sexual Assault) since 2011, and at CASA House since 2017.  She has also delivered programs in the Northern and SouthEastern CASA’s, and Counterpoint Young Women’s Refuge. In a voluntary capacity, Clare has provided yoga classes within the Maribyrnong Detention Centre, the Asylum Centre Resource Centre and the YWCA Girl Storey program for marginalised young women Clare talks about how trauma-sensitive yoga is different from other styles of yoga. When she started running it she brought into yoga  her knowledge of impacts of trauma to make it safe and appropriate  Some key points of trauma-sensitive yoga  It’s invitational All efforts are made to minimise triggers in the session experience of being able to make a choice when we think about trauma is generally an experience where people have had all choice and control taken away.  choice in where you move, how you move and what you do. Guided choice. there’s an intentional language of ownership - eg move your arm if you’d like to  It may not be suitable for  People who are suicidal Who’ve had recent inpatient admissions  As a clinician its good to look at the credentials of the person running the yoga and if they have knowledge and experience in working with trauma.  Listen out for them mentioning   Safety Minimising triggers No-touch in session  Some tools and resources recommended by Clare You can find Clare at www.yarrarangesyoga.com.au David Emerson, E-RYT, founder and director of yoga services at the Trauma Center at the Justice Resource Institute in Brooklin, is one of the major contributors to this field.   Body keeps score by Bessel van der Kolk Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others. Author Laura van Dernoot Lipsky  tps://health.usnews.com/wellness/mind/articles/2017-03-29/how-yoga-helps-survivors-of-trauma  https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/health/article/Trauma-centered-yoga-helps-patients-with-PTSD-6717475.php?t=7f53ff22de&amp;cmpid=email-premium  https://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/111714p8.shtml  https://www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/uploads/3/1/6/6/31663259/fostermagimg20181005_11042983.pdf  http://www.traumacenter.org/products/pdf_files/Peaceful_Embodiment_Through_Yoga_R0002.pdf  http://www.traumacenter.org/products/pdf_files/Yoga_Complementary%20Treatment_PTSD_West_W0002.pdf https://www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/ :  info about TCTSY and the Center for Trauma &amp; Embodiment (formerly Trauma Center) https://www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/resources.html : link to articles, publications and research (there are TCTSY-specific ones)   https://www.aap.org/en-us/documents/ttb_aces_consequences.pdf : general info about the impact of childhood trauma. might not be relevant!  www.yarrarangesyoga.com.au

Today's show looks at a different way working with survivors of sexual assault. In this episode, you’ll hear how Clare uses trauma-sensitive yoga to support survivors of sexual assault. Clare Pritchard has been practising yoga since 1995.  She is a Certified Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) Facilitator, a Certifed Iyengar Yoga teacher, and has completed a number of certificates in yoga programs for children. In this episode, we talk about hows yoga help survivors of trauma and how it can be integrated with a range of other traditional therapies and medication. We discussed burn out and self-care when working in an industry and with individuals that have experienced trauma. Clare has been involved in working at Centres Against Sexual Assault since 2000. She began this association working as a Counsellor/Advocate at CASA House but her role in the field has now transformed into a role which provides support and healing to victim/survivors of trauma through yoga. Clare has delivered the yoga component of the Body Based Therapy Program at WestCASA (Centre Against Sexual Assault) since 2011, and at CASA House since 2017.  She has also delivered programs in the Northern and SouthEastern CASA’s, and Counterpoint Young Women’s Refuge. In a voluntary capacity, Clare has provided yoga classes within the Maribyrnong Detention Centre, the Asylum Centre Resource Centre and the YWCA Girl Storey program for marginalised young women Clare talks about how trauma-sensitive yoga is different from other styles of yoga. When she started running it she brought into yoga  her knowledge of impacts of trauma to make it safe and appropriate  Some key points of trauma-sensitive yoga <ul> <li>It’s invitational</li> <li>All efforts are made to minimise triggers in the session</li> <li>experience of being able to make a choice</li> <li>when we think about trauma is generally an experience where people have had all choice and control taken away. </li> <li>choice in where you move, how you move and what you do. Guided choice.</li> <li>there’s an intentional language of ownership - eg move your arm if you’d like to</li> </ul> It may not be suitable for <ul> <li>People who are suicidal</li> <li>Who’ve had recent inpatient admissions</li> </ul> As a clinician its good to look at the credentials of the person running the yoga and if they have knowledge and experience in working with trauma.  Listen out for them mentioning  <ul> <li>Safety</li> <li>Minimising triggers</li> <li>No-touch in session</li> </ul> Some tools and resources recommended by Clare You can find Clare at <a href="http://www.yarrarangesyoga.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yarrarangesyoga.com.au</a> David Emerson, E-RYT, founder and director of yoga services at the Trauma Center at the Justice Resource Institute in Brooklin, is one of the major contributors to this field.  <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-body-keeps-the-score-bessel-van-der-kolk/prod9780143127741.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Body keeps score</a> by Bessel van der Kolk Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others. Author Laura van Dernoot Lipsky <a href="https://health.usnews.com/wellness/mind/articles/2017-03-29/how-yoga-helps-survivors-of-trauma" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> tps://health.usnews.com/wellness/mind/articles/2017-03-29/how-yoga-helps-survivors-of-trauma</a> <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/health/article/Trauma-centered-yoga-helps-patients-with-PTSD-6717475.php?t=7f53ff22de&amp;cmpid=email-premium" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/health/article/Trauma-centered-yoga-helps-patients-with-PTSD-6717475.php?t=7f53ff22de&amp;cmpid=email-premium</a> <a href="https://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/111714p8.shtml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/111714p8.shtml</a> <a href="https://www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/uploads/3/1/6/6/31663259/fostermagimg20181005_11042983.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/uploads/3/1/6/6/31663259/fostermagimg20181005_11042983.pdf</a> <a href="http://www.traumacenter.org/products/pdf_files/Peaceful_Embodiment_Through_Yoga_R0002.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.traumacenter.org/products/pdf_files/Peaceful_Embodiment_Through_Yoga_R0002.pdf</a> <a href="http://www.traumacenter.org/products/pdf_files/Yoga_Complementary%20Treatment_PTSD_West_W0002.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.traumacenter.org/products/pdf_files/Yoga_Complementary%20Treatment_PTSD_West_W0002.pdf</a> <a href="https://www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/</a> :  info about TCTSY and the Center for Trauma &amp; Embodiment (formerly Trauma Center) <a href="https://www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/resources.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/resources.html</a> : link to articles, publications and research (there are TCTSY-specific ones)  <a href="https://www.aap.org/en-us/documents/ttb_aces_consequences.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.aap.org/en-us/documents/ttb_aces_consequences.pdf</a> : general info about the impact of childhood trauma. might not be relevant!  <a href="http://www.yarrarangesyoga.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yarrarangesyoga.com.au</a>

Trauma sensitive yoga practice: Creating a safe space in a yoga studio for survivors of sexual assault.

Khadine Aharon

Khadine Aharon is an Accredited Social Worker who specialises in EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques).  She has more than 25 years of combined experience in Community Services and Natural therapies industries.  Khadine has worked with hundreds of people in individual, group and community settings. EFT has become one of her favourite transformational tools and she is passionate about sharing this technique with others. Khadine combines her knowledge and skills to provide an interactive, practical and safe space for students to learn EFT Tapping.  Listeners can receive $50 off Khadines training when mentioning the inside social work podcast. What is EFT Tapping? Emotional freedom technique (EFT) is an alternative treatment for physical pain and emotional distress. It's also referred to as tapping. It can be a stress-reduction technique and has a wide range of applications. There is a growing research base for this technique.  Can be good for   Memories of events  Traumas  Pain relief PTSD Cravings/ dieting Getting on top of finances Improve health conditions   We talk about the use of set up statements and example might be “even though I’m hurt I am still open to love” Details of Khadines EFT training Can be found here  https://embraceempowerment.com/events/eft-tapping-training/   Resources discussed in the show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKDhRohzSdU   Get in contact with Khadine https://embraceempowerment.com/ Sign up to Khadines mailing list to get your free 15 Minute and Under Self-Healing Techniques by Khadine Aharon Phone: 1300 037 778  facebook.com/EmbraceEmpowermentWithKhadine https://au.linkedin.com/in/khadineaharon Join the Inside Social Work Facebook Group Join the Inside Social Work Podcast mailing list to get your free social work career guide Visit the website for the latest info and show notes  https://insidesocialwork.com/

Khadine Aharon is an Accredited Social Worker who specialises in EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques).  She has more than 25 years of combined experience in Community Services and Natural therapies industries.  Khadine has worked with hundreds of people in individual, group and community settings. EFT has become one of her favourite transformational tools and she is passionate about sharing this technique with others. Khadine combines her knowledge and skills to provide an interactive, practical and safe space for students to learn EFT Tapping.  Listeners can receive $50 off Khadines training when mentioning the inside social work podcast. What is EFT Tapping? Emotional freedom technique (EFT) is an alternative treatment for physical pain and emotional distress. It's also referred to as tapping. It can be a stress-reduction technique and has a wide range of applications. There is a growing research base for this technique.  Can be good for  <ul> <li>Memories of events </li> <li>Traumas </li> <li>Pain relief</li> <li>PTSD</li> <li>Cravings/ dieting</li> <li>Getting on top of finances</li> <li>Improve health conditions </li> </ul> We talk about the use of set up statements and example might be “even though I’m hurt I am still open to love” Details of Khadines EFT training Can be found here <a href="https://embraceempowerment.com/events/eft-tapping-training/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://embraceempowerment.com/events/eft-tapping-training/</a> Resources discussed in the show <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKDhRohzSdU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKDhRohzSdU</a> Get in contact with Khadine <a href="https://embraceempowerment.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://embraceempowerment.com/</a> Sign up to Khadines mailing list to get your free 15 Minute and Under Self-Healing Techniques by Khadine Aharon Phone: 1300 037 778 <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceEmpowermentWithKhadine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> facebook.com/EmbraceEmpowermentWithKhadine</a> <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/khadineaharon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://au.linkedin.com/in/khadineaharon</a> Join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/insidesocialwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Social Work Facebook Group</a> Join the Inside Social Work Podcast <a href="http://eepurl.com/gjjJJP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mailing list</a> to get your free social work career guide Visit the website for the latest info and show notes <a href="https://insidesocialwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://insidesocialwork.com/</a>

What is Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Tapping ? With Khadine Aharon

In this episode, we talk about burn out and why self-care is crucial to prevent burnout. Helen shares her personal journey in the social work profession and how she experienced burnout while managing a team. This led Helen to develop her own burnout course and resources to support social workers.    Originally from the UK Helen studied Social Policy and Politics at The University of Newcastle Upon Tyne and has a Masters of Social Work from Queens University Belfast, in Northern Ireland. Helen’s career has mainly been in the Family and childcare arena including Statutory child protection in the heart of Belfast, work with youth at risk of homelessness in Northern Ireland and Sydney and managerial role in an NGO family support and risk prevention program with families that had ROSH reports made.   In 2015 Helen experienced a psychological breakdown as a result of burnout and the impact of vicarious trauma and left her practicing social work career in mid 2016. Helen now has an emerging startup business with a focus on supporting practicing social workers to gain awareness, knowledge and skills to reduce the impact of vicarious trauma and burnout on their health and profession.   Helen has a growing interest in the role of Moral Resiliency, Moral Distress and Moral residue play in a Social Worker’s career and wellbeing.   Helen is launching a pilot of her specialised program, Because You Care - SOS (stands for save our social workers) in August providing online training and support to enable social workers to explore their wellbeing and the impact of their work. Burn out is such a popular phrase at the moment.  Now considered and occupational phenomenon - changing what it means and how it impacts people's working lives  Sometimes we don't understand the signs and symptoms of burn out, often thinking its something wrong with us and some kind of deficits we have. Syndrome from chronic workplace stress that hasn't been successfully managed. Easy to start associating blame, it’s not being managed by the individual, or by the organisation.  We need to neutralise the idea of where the challenges have come, and not assign blame. We need to work together to prevent outcomes of burnout.  Signs and symptoms of burn out Physical signs    Feeling tired, lacking energy, lethargic   Changes in sleep - too little or too much   Changes in appetite    Emotional signs      Increasing irritability   Self doubt   Feeling unable to do the things you normally do   Sense of failure   Feeling helpless and hopeless   Feeling detached    Loss of motivation    Being cynical and negative    Decreased satisfaction     Behavioural     Withdrawing from responsibilities   Isolating yourself   Coping with alcohol or other drugs   Being late to work   Missing work all together    Worker harder than normal   Not taking leave   Working additional hours    Vicarious trauma Impact on ourselves from the repeated exposure of the traumatic material shared with us from our clients. Being alongside them as they handle/ go through those traumatic experiences. It starts to have an impact on the internal psyche and the external world view, the cognitive schema of the social worker.  As a professional, your self of self, your identity, worldviews and norms starts to shift. Very subtle, your sense of reality may be vastly different from that of others.  Moral distress We train ourselves to look at situations from different angles and assess what's happening.    Where you know what the right thing is to do, but you’re prevented from taking that action due to constraints - organisation, budget, time etc Then there is a consequence to that. You then have a physical or physiological response to that.  It’s vitally important to take responsibility to do what is needed.  You need to be given the time or you need to take the time.  We need to look at our self-care as a seatbelt, we need to have them there as our daily support.  The Because You Care - SOS (stands for save our social workers) program.  8 week program broken up into 4 Modules to support you through the process of understanding Moral Distress,  Vicarious Trauma and Burnout and strategies to prevent it.   Module 1 - Reset your moral compass Module 2 -mindset and context Module 3 -mind body connection Module 4 -professional sustainability   Interested in the At What Cost? Webinar.. Check it out here.    Tips for a new social worker Put self-care in the same bracket as other principals.  It's not an afterthought. Like a seatbelt, You don't put it on after a car crash Be the caretaker of your own well-being.    Resources https://helengray.com.au/ https://members.helengray.com.au/because-you-care/ https://helengray.com.au/moral-distress https://helengray.com.au/vicarious-trauma  https://helengray.com.au/burnout    https://aifs.gov.au/publications/feeling-heavy/what-vicarious-trauma

In this episode, we talk about burn out and why self-care is crucial to prevent burnout. Helen shares her personal journey in the social work profession and how she experienced burnout while managing a team. This led Helen to develop her own burnout course and resources to support social workers.  Originally from the UK Helen studied Social Policy and Politics at The University of Newcastle Upon Tyne and has a Masters of Social Work from Queens University Belfast, in Northern Ireland. Helen’s career has mainly been in the Family and childcare arena including Statutory child protection in the heart of Belfast, work with youth at risk of homelessness in Northern Ireland and Sydney and managerial role in an NGO family support and risk prevention program with families that had ROSH reports made. In 2015 Helen experienced a psychological breakdown as a result of burnout and the impact of vicarious trauma and left her practicing social work career in mid 2016. Helen now has an emerging startup business with a focus on supporting practicing social workers to gain awareness, knowledge and skills to reduce the impact of vicarious trauma and burnout on their health and profession. Helen has a growing interest in the role of Moral Resiliency, Moral Distress and Moral residue play in a Social Worker’s career and wellbeing. Helen is launching a pilot of her specialised program, Because You Care - SOS (stands for save our social workers) in August providing online training and support to enable social workers to explore their wellbeing and the impact of their work. Burn out is such a popular phrase at the moment.  Now considered and occupational phenomenon - changing what it means and how it impacts people's working lives  Sometimes we don't understand the signs and symptoms of burn out, often thinking its something wrong with us and some kind of deficits we have. Syndrome from chronic workplace stress that hasn't been successfully managed. Easy to start associating blame, it’s not being managed by the individual, or by the organisation.  We need to neutralise the idea of where the challenges have come, and not assign blame. We need to work together to prevent outcomes of burnout.  Signs and symptoms of burn out Physical signs <ul> <li>Feeling tired, lacking energy, lethargic</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Changes in sleep - too little or too much</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Changes in appetite</li> </ul> Emotional signs   <ul> <li>Increasing irritability</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Self doubt</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Feeling unable to do the things you normally do</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Sense of failure</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Feeling helpless and hopeless</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Feeling detached </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Loss of motivation </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Being cynical and negative </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Decreased satisfaction </li> </ul> Behavioural  <ul> <li>Withdrawing from responsibilities</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Isolating yourself</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Coping with alcohol or other drugs</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Being late to work</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Missing work all together </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Worker harder than normal</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Not taking leave</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Working additional hours</li> </ul> Vicarious trauma Impact on ourselves from the repeated exposure of the traumatic material shared with us from our clients. Being alongside them as they handle/ go through those traumatic experiences. It starts to have an impact on the internal psyche and the external world view, the cognitive schema of the social worker.  As a professional, your self of self, your identity, worldviews and norms starts to shift. Very subtle, your sense of reality may be vastly different from that of others.  Moral distress We train ourselves to look at situations from different angles and assess what's happening.  Where you know what the right thing is to do, but you’re prevented from taking that action due to constraints - organisation, budget, time etc Then there is a consequence to that. You then have a physical or physiological response to that.  It’s vitally important to take responsibility to do what is needed.  You need to be given the time or you need to take the time.  We need to look at our self-care as a seatbelt, we need to have them there as our daily support.  The Because You Care - SOS (stands for save our social workers) program.  8 week program broken up into 4 Modules to support you through the process of understanding Moral Distress,  Vicarious Trauma and Burnout and strategies to prevent it. Module 1 - Reset your moral compass Module 2 -mindset and context Module 3 -mind body connection Module 4 -professional sustainability Interested in the At What Cost? Webinar.. Check it out <a href="http://helengray.com.au/at-what-cost-landing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.  Tips for a new social worker Put self-care in the same bracket as other principals.  It's not an afterthought. Like a seatbelt, You don't put it on after a car crash Be the caretaker of your own well-being.  Resources <a href="https://helengray.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://helengray.com.au/</a> <a href="https://members.helengray.com.au/because-you-care/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://members.helengray.com.au/because-you-care/</a> <a href="https://helengray.com.au/moral-distress" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://helengray.com.au/moral-distress</a> <a href="https://helengray.com.au/vicarious-trauma" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://helengray.com.au/vicarious-trauma</a> <a href="https://helengray.com.au/burnout" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://helengray.com.au/burnout</a> <a href="https://aifs.gov.au/publications/feeling-heavy/what-vicarious-trauma" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://aifs.gov.au/publications/feeling-heavy/what-vicarious-trauma</a>

Doing the work we love shouldn't make us ill. Talking burnout and self care with Helen Gray.

Laura Hart

Episode 8 Teen Mental Health First Aid  Dr. Laura Hart is a Senior Research Fellow in the Engaging Minds in Body Image and Eating Disorders (EMBodIED) Research Team at La Trobe University’s School of Psychology and Public Health, and in the Centre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, at the University of Melbourne.   Dr. Hart has been working in population mental health for over a decade. Her research focuses on developing, evaluating and disseminating training programs for the public to improve prevention, awareness and help-seeking for mental illness. Her research has been recognized with multiple awards, including a 2016 Rising Star Award from the Association for Psychological Science, and a 2017 Australia Endeavour Award to spend 6-months working with Harvard University’s Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders in Boston, USA.  She is currently working on two programs. Confident Body, Confident Child is a parenting program to promote body satisfaction, balanced eating patterns and physical activity in children aged 2-6 years. The teen Mental Health First Aid program is training course for secondary school students to learn how to assist a peer who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.  What is mental health first aid? An organisation started by Betty Kitchener and Prof Tony Jorm in 2000 Started the Youth MHFA program To support young people with their mental health. While this increased teachers knowledge and increased teachers confidence. Just training adults wasn't enough to prompt young people to get help. Research showed teens more likely to seek help for mental health problems from their friends. How to teach young people the tools and skills they need and the appropriate level of responsibility that they can have.   not burden them not have them develop a disorder or problem not to be a counsellor or clinician to a friend.   Just enough to teach them to provide that initial first aid. The emphasis is on getting an appropriate trusted adult involved. When young people are establishing help-seeking behaviour have negative experiences of reaching out to adults, if they feel they are being rejected or stigmatised or well supported, they’re not as likely again in the future to reach out for help.  What do teens learn in teen MHFA? Breaks down concerns about confidentiality. Teaches them at what point the young person can break that confidentiality and go to an adult.    Tips for adults Listen non judgmentally Understand the context that a young person is struggling with Who are the appropriate supports for that person It’s ok to say you’re not the right person Sometimes the best thing you can do is to find the next person who will be the best support.  Encourage other supports   Self help Linking in with friends Telephone help/ online counselling  Some symptoms can be misunderstood and seen as ‘moody’ or ‘difficult’ If you're feeling isolated and low, sad, or overwhelmed you my think peoples reactions may be negative.  How to teach the difference between feeling stressed or sad and having a mental illness? Change to a person's feelings, thoughts or behaviours that do go away and impact how they function day to day.  Are mental health problems getting worse or are we talking about it more? The simple answer is we don't know. It’s really hard to say, we are talking about it more,  The way we measure mental health problems has changed over time. Despite us getting more treatment and talking about it more We don’t seem to be getting happier We have a higher quality of life than ever before but not happier. Some psychological distress that's not alleviated by new advances in health, wealth and lifestyles. Laura's tips for her wellbeing.  Taking time out Supporting partner Getting out and meeting friends  To find out more about mental health first aid check out the MHFA website https://mhfa.com.au    Join the Inside Social Work Facebook Group Join the Inside Social Work Podcast mailing list to get your free social work career guide  Visit the website for the latest info and show notes  https://insidesocialwork.com/

Episode 8 Teen Mental Health First Aid  Dr. Laura Hart is a Senior Research Fellow in the Engaging Minds in Body Image and Eating Disorders (EMBodIED) Research Team at La Trobe University’s School of Psychology and Public Health, and in the Centre for Mental Health, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, at the University of Melbourne.   Dr. Hart has been working in population mental health for over a decade. Her research focuses on developing, evaluating and disseminating training programs for the public to improve prevention, awareness and help-seeking for mental illness. Her research has been recognized with multiple awards, including a 2016 Rising Star Award from the Association for Psychological Science, and a 2017 Australia Endeavour Award to spend 6-months working with Harvard University’s Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders in Boston, USA.  She is currently working on two programs. Confident Body, Confident Child is a parenting program to promote body satisfaction, balanced eating patterns and physical activity in children aged 2-6 years. The teen Mental Health First Aid program is training course for secondary school students to learn how to assist a peer who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.  What is mental health first aid? An organisation started by Betty Kitchener and Prof Tony Jorm in 2000 Started the Youth MHFA program To support young people with their mental health. While this increased teachers knowledge and increased teachers confidence. Just training adults wasn't enough to prompt young people to get help. Research showed teens more likely to seek help for mental health problems from their friends. How to teach young people the tools and skills they need and the appropriate level of responsibility that they can have.  <ul> <li>not burden them</li> <li>not have them develop a disorder or problem</li> <li>not to be a counsellor or clinician to a friend. </li> </ul> Just enough to teach them to provide that initial first aid. The emphasis is on getting an appropriate trusted adult involved. When young people are establishing help-seeking behaviour have negative experiences of reaching out to adults, if they feel they are being rejected or stigmatised or well supported, they’re not as likely again in the future to reach out for help.  What do teens learn in teen MHFA? Breaks down concerns about confidentiality. Teaches them at what point the young person can break that confidentiality and go to an adult.  Tips for adults Listen non judgmentally Understand the context that a young person is struggling with Who are the appropriate supports for that person It’s ok to say you’re not the right person Sometimes the best thing you can do is to find the next person who will be the best support.  Encourage other supports  <ul> <li>Self help</li> <li>Linking in with friends</li> <li>Telephone help/ online counselling</li> </ul> Some symptoms can be misunderstood and seen as ‘moody’ or ‘difficult’ If you're feeling isolated and low, sad, or overwhelmed you my think peoples reactions may be negative.  How to teach the difference between feeling stressed or sad and having a mental illness? Change to a person's feelings, thoughts or behaviours that do go away and impact how they function day to day.  Are mental health problems getting worse or are we talking about it more? The simple answer is we don't know. It’s really hard to say, we are talking about it more,  The way we measure mental health problems has changed over time. Despite us getting more treatment and talking about it more We don’t seem to be getting happier We have a higher quality of life than ever before but not happier. Some psychological distress that's not alleviated by new advances in health, wealth and lifestyles. Laura's tips for her wellbeing. <ul> <li>Taking time out</li> <li>Supporting partner</li> <li>Getting out and meeting friends</li> </ul> To find out more about mental health first aid check out the MHFA website <a href="https://mhfa.com.au/instructors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mhfa.com.au</a> Join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/insidesocialwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Social Work Facebook Group</a> Join the Inside Social Work Podcast <a href="http://eepurl.com/gjjJJP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mailing list</a> to get your free social work career guide  Visit the website for the latest info and show notes <a href="https://insidesocialwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://insidesocialwork.com/</a>

Dr Laura Hart talks teen Mental Health First Aid

Claire Kelly

Dr Claire Kelly

Dr Claire Kelly is the Manager of Research and Evaluation at MHFA Australia. Claire has been involved with MHFA since 2003, when she first became an instructor while completing her Doctorate at the Centre for Mental Health Research at the Australian National University in Canberra, where the program was first developed. Prior to her current position, Claire worked on the MHFA Guidelines used to inform MHFA courses.   Claire’s PhD thesis was written on the mental health literacy of Australian adolescents. Her main passion is the mental health of young people and minimising the impacts that mental health problems can have on development, educational outcomes and long-term functioning.  Claire has suffered episodes of depression and anxiety since adolescence, which has been a driver for this work. Because there’s a world of difference between mental health and mental illness. Can you talk about that for a moment? What is mental health  It’s like health it's on a continuum You can  have good health or poor health You can have an illness and it can be managed and have good health   Some people come out of a mental illness can have high levels of compassion and empathy  Claire talks about the Idea of Japanese pottery art called Kintsugi where cracks are filled with gold.  One in four young people between the ages of 15 and 25 will develop a mental health disorder in a 12 month period What are some of the barriers to help seeking?  Help seeking is low across all ages,  Young people are less likely to seek help Low levels of stigma towards others but higher self-stigma, feelings of I can deal with it myself.  It's hard to know what are normal changes, this can be tricky for people to recognise. Changes during adolescence  Changes in  focus and mood Physical changes over time Body Behaviour    Like any other sickness, mental health problems result in missed days, work left undone and wasted opportunities.  What are some of the additional impacts of not getting treatment early?  Educational outcomes getting the grades they want at school that they are capable of Impacts the study they may like to do later on Impacts on physical development  Social development  Making friends  Relationships  Withdrawn     Loneliness can be a factor, as you withdraw due to work mental health, you may feel more and more lonely and find it more difficult to reach out.   The MHFA course discusses some of the potential red flags/ things to look out for when someone may be struggling with their mental health, strategies for managing the initial support of friends, family and colleagues safely, and information on obtaining immediate assistance if necessary. Can you talk a little bit about what somebody walking out of the standard and youth 14 hour class is really trained or educated to do specifically? What’s it not  Doesn’t teach counselling skills Doesn’t teach you to diagnose   It gives you some education around the clusters of symptoms you may notice and helps you potentially identify if someone is in crisis.  ‘’If you've seen major changes (negative changes) in someone's feelings, thinking and behaviour.If it appears to be having an impact on their ability to function, enjoy relationships study etc and it’s lasted more than a couple of weeks they need help. ‘’  Often people are scared they’ll make things worse or being nosey.It’s ok to have these conversations,   Mental Health First Aid, helps you have a plan in place and connect with someone. It's different to being a professional on the treatment side of things    Tips for doing the course Everyone should attend a mental health first aid course Just like everyone should attend a physical first aid course.  It's a different set of skills than what’s delivered in the curriculum, so consider doing a course. If you have an interest in mental health, then consider becoming an instructor.   The main courses 12-14 hrs Standard mental health first aid Youth mental health first aid Older persons mental health first aid Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders mental health first aid Despite young people being in such need, they are also the group least likely to seek help for mental health concerns. One of the newest courses is the teenMHFA course, unlike the other courses it’s is peer looking out for peers….  could you talk about the research currently underway?     Young people were more likely to go to their peer to seek help and support.  There's lots of research that says lots of young people are providing lots of inappropriate support to each other already. Potentially a risk to their own mental health and can be unhelpful to the person needing the help. The courses cover the minimum amount you’d want young people to know.   Cover suicides and other traditionally difficult topics.  If we can’t talk about suicide then it means they can’t which means if they're having thoughts of suicide they cant talk to anyone.    The course encouraged them to get an adult to help.   Tips for helping someone who doesn’t want help?  It may be that you’re not the right person You can encourage them to talk to someone else.  They care too much about you and want to hold /save face Culture and gender differences.     You may have to use language that indicates you may not be a good fit. Using inclusive language Eg you may be asking someone about the support they have and say ‘do you have a boyfriend?’  If she’s same-sex attracted then she may feel like it's not ok to talk to you about it.    Makes it easier to start the conversation if you use inclusive language.  Some young people hold myths about what help may look like.    Feeling like I have to be stronger than other people They may have incorrect ideas of what help looks like. May think it’s acute and you may need to be hospitalised or not part of the community.    May need to do some myth-busting  What treatment looks like may have come from tv and movies   Mental health first aid for tertiary students   Could you tell me more about the creation of Mental health first aid for tertiary students, what sparked this course and how is it different to the standard and youth MHFA.   Tertiary students mhfa course    How to look out for your peers Some of the youth content and peer to peer support.     Do people report learning any tools of techniques that they can apply to themselves to improve their own mental health?   Research has shown improves the mental health of the participants too.   How do you take care of your own mental health? It needs to be something you incorporate it into your life and practice.  Could be nipping a problem in the bud early so it doesn't become a problem  Getting exercise Connect and talk with people    Tips for professionals  Using supervision and group supervision Helps them remain in their career  Manage burn out Talk to people Take time off when needed    Do you think mental health problems are getting worse?   Claire personally thinks yes. The research is hard to gather around this topic.   Evidence is limited  Anxiety, in particular, is getting more and more common. Family structures changed, social media, bullying on social media. The impact of social media looking at curated lives.    Impact of diet and exercise  A sedentary lifestyle can be problematic Poor quality food Good evidence for the   diet     On a more personal note, how have you managed to balance the work you find so valuable the emotional toll of being so immersed in data, statistics and stories of mental distress of others? Does this have an impact on you? How do you take care of yourself?   Claires self-care tips Practice what I preach It’s ok to ask for help. Excersie 45 min a day Read and watch things that I enjoy   To find out more about mental health first aid check out the MHFA website https://mhfa.com.au   Resources: https://www.samhsa.gov/programs https://mhfa.com.au/courses  https://mhfa.com.au/mental-health-first-aid-guidelines   Join the Inside Social Work Facebook Group   Join the Inside Social Work Podcast mailing list to get your free social work career guide   Visit the website for the latest info and show notes  https://insidesocialwork.com/

Dr Claire Kelly is the Manager of Research and Evaluation at MHFA Australia. Claire has been involved with MHFA since 2003, when she first became an instructor while completing her Doctorate at the Centre for Mental Health Research at the Australian National University in Canberra, where the program was first developed. Prior to her current position, Claire worked on the MHFA Guidelines used to inform MHFA courses.   Claire’s PhD thesis was written on the mental health literacy of Australian adolescents. Her main passion is the mental health of young people and minimising the impacts that mental health problems can have on development, educational outcomes and long-term functioning.  Claire has suffered episodes of depression and anxiety since adolescence, which has been a driver for this work. Because there’s a world of difference between mental health and mental illness. Can you talk about that for a moment? What is mental health <ul> <li>It’s like health it's on a continuum</li> <li>You can  have good health or poor health</li> <li>You can have an illness and it can be managed and have good health</li> </ul>  Some people come out of a mental illness can have high levels of compassion and empathy  Claire talks about the Idea of Japanese pottery art called Kintsugi where cracks are filled with gold.  One in four young people between the ages of 15 and 25 will develop a mental health disorder in a 12 month period What are some of the barriers to help seeking?  Help seeking is low across all ages,  Young people are less likely to seek help Low levels of stigma towards others but higher self-stigma, feelings of I can deal with it myself.  It's hard to know what are normal changes, this can be tricky for people to recognise. Changes during adolescence <ul> <li>Changes in  focus and mood</li> <li>Physical changes over time</li> <li>Body</li> <li>Behaviour</li> </ul> Like any other sickness, mental health problems result in missed days, work left undone and wasted opportunities.  What are some of the additional impacts of not getting treatment early? <ul> <li>Educational outcomes getting the grades they want at school that they are capable of</li> <li>Impacts the study they may like to do later on</li> <li>Impacts on physical development </li> <li>Social development </li> <li>Making friends </li> <li>Relationships </li> <li>Withdrawn </li> </ul> Loneliness can be a factor, as you withdraw due to work mental health, you may feel more and more lonely and find it more difficult to reach out.   The MHFA course discusses some of the potential red flags/ things to look out for when someone may be struggling with their mental health, strategies for managing the initial support of friends, family and colleagues safely, and information on obtaining immediate assistance if necessary. Can you talk a little bit about what somebody walking out of the standard and youth 14 hour class is really trained or educated to do specifically? What’s it not <ul> <li>Doesn’t teach counselling skills</li> <li>Doesn’t teach you to diagnose </li> </ul> It gives you some education around the clusters of symptoms you may notice and helps you potentially identify if someone is in crisis.  ‘’If you've seen major changes (negative changes) in someone's feelings, thinking and behaviour.If it appears to be having an impact on their ability to function, enjoy relationships study etc and it’s lasted more than a couple of weeks they need help. ‘’  Often people are scared they’ll make things worse or being <a href="http://nosey.It" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nosey.It</a>’s ok to have these conversations, Mental Health First Aid, helps you have a plan in place and connect with someone. It's different to being a professional on the treatment side of things   Tips for doing the course Everyone should attend a mental health first aid course Just like everyone should attend a physical first aid course.  It's a different set of skills than what’s delivered in the curriculum, so consider doing a course. If you have an interest in mental health, then consider becoming an instructor.   The main courses 12-14 hrs Standard mental health first aid Youth mental health first aid Older persons mental health first aid Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders mental health first aid Despite young people being in such need, they are also the group least likely to seek help for mental health concerns. One of the newest courses is the teenMHFA course, unlike the other courses it’s is peer looking out for peers….  could you talk about the research currently underway?   Young people were more likely to go to their peer to seek help and support.  There's lots of research that says lots of young people are providing lots of inappropriate support to each other already. Potentially a risk to their own mental health and can be unhelpful to the person needing the help. The courses cover the minimum amount you’d want young people to know. Cover suicides and other traditionally difficult topics.  If we can’t talk about suicide then it means they can’t which means if they're having thoughts of suicide they cant talk to anyone.  The course encouraged them to get an adult to help. Tips for helping someone who doesn’t want help? <ul> <li>It may be that you’re not the right person</li> <li>You can encourage them to talk to someone else. </li> <li>They care too much about you and want to hold /save face</li> <li>Culture and gender differences. </li> </ul> You may have to use language that indicates you may not be a good fit. Using inclusive language Eg you may be asking someone about the support they have and say ‘do you have a boyfriend?’  If she’s same-sex attracted then she may feel like it's not ok to talk to you about it.  Makes it easier to start the conversation if you use inclusive language.  Some young people hold myths about what help may look like.  Feeling like I have to be stronger than other people They may have incorrect ideas of what help looks like. May think it’s acute and you may need to be hospitalised or not part of the community.  May need to do some myth-busting  What treatment looks like may have come from tv and movies Mental health first aid for tertiary students Could you tell me more about the creation of Mental health first aid for tertiary students, what sparked this course and how is it different to the standard and youth MHFA. Tertiary students mhfa course   <ul> <li>How to look out for your peers</li> <li>Some of the youth content and peer to peer support. </li> </ul> Do people report learning any tools of techniques that they can apply to themselves to improve their own mental health? Research has shown improves the mental health of the participants too. How do you take care of your own mental health? It needs to be something you incorporate it into your life and practice.  Could be nipping a problem in the bud early so it doesn't become a problem <ul> <li>Getting exercise</li> <li>Connect and talk with people</li> </ul> Tips for professionals <ul> <li>Using supervision and group supervision Helps them remain in their career </li> <li>Manage burn out</li> <li>Talk to people</li> <li>Take time off when needed</li> </ul> Do you think mental health problems are getting worse? Claire personally thinks yes. The research is hard to gather around this topic. Evidence is limited  Anxiety, in particular, is getting more and more common. Family structures changed, social media, bullying on social media. The impact of social media looking at curated lives.  Impact of diet and exercise <ul> <li>A sedentary lifestyle can be problematic</li> <li>Poor quality food</li> <li>Good evidence for the   diet </li> </ul> On a more personal note, how have you managed to balance the work you find so valuable the emotional toll of being so immersed in data, statistics and stories of mental distress of others? Does this have an impact on you? How do you take care of yourself? Claires self-care tips Practice what I preach It’s ok to ask for help. Excersie 45 min a day Read and watch things that I enjoy To find out more about mental health first aid check out the MHFA website <a href="https://mhfa.com.au/instructors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mhfa.com.au</a> Resources: <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/programs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.samhsa.gov/programs</a> <a href="https://mhfa.com.au/courses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mhfa.com.au/courses</a> <a href="https://mhfa.com.au/mental-health-first-aid-guidelines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://mhfa.com.au/mental-health-first-aid-guidelines</a> Join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/insidesocialwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Social Work Facebook Group</a> Join the Inside Social Work Podcast <a href="http://eepurl.com/gjjJJP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mailing list</a> to get your free social work career guide Visit the website for the latest info and show notes <a href="https://insidesocialwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://insidesocialwork.com/</a>

Dr Claire Kelly is talking mental health and becoming a Mental Health First Aider

How to build a close and trusting relationship with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.  What are professional boundaries?   While thinking about this topic I went through some of my old textbooks and none of them had anything about boundaries. I found it interesting that something so fundamental to our work it not explicitly taught or often discussed in depth. We talk about needing boundaries but rarely about what they are and how to develop and implement them. “Why did you go into social work?”  The answer usually centers on an interest in wanting to help or improve the lives of others Key things to consider   boundaries are a cornerstone of social work There is often a power differential between client and professional you are in a position of power with respect to your clients thought of  &amp; seen as the ‘expert’ have authority management of transference and countertransference are factors that cannot be ignored in this discussion safe, open and transparent relationship being clear to the client what will happen in a situation or circumstance,   Being good at your job &amp; acting in within the expectations placed on you. It's more than how you work with clients, it’s also how you manage and conduct yourself and your emotions.  As social workers, we are often seen as the ‘expert’ have authority. You have a position and title, an employer and workplace, in many cases, you have the ability to deny or refuse the client access to the service or support. The power imbalance in relation to you and your relationship with them, even if they are not vulnerable in any other setting.   This comes with a number of responsibilities  Respect the client Ensure what you do doesn't harm them Actions based on the needs of the clients Trustworthy and responsible Truthful and honest   Every situation needs to be taken on its own merits. There's no book, podcast or guide that can cover all possible situations. It’s good to have a supervisor and/ or group supervision that you can discuss specific cases. Boundaries- sharing with clients In practice, boundaries require ongoing reflection, thought and readjustment   Situations that may be blurring boundaries  special treatment and urge to provide it  spending more time with one client more than others paying for things out of workers own pocket seeing the client outside work hours  sharing too much information or details about personal life    The kinds of situations you can consider and reflect on. If you bump into a client out in public while out shopping with your partner.  What do you do? What do you say? In a residential setting, a client comes to you after hours when you're off the shift. Clients asking you about your personal life, if you have a partner or children. A client hugs you at the end of a session. How do you explain that it is inappropriate to hug and you need to keep the relationship professional?   Sharing stories Keep the story positive, de-identify details, prepare stories prior about things you’re happy to share and what is the message.   Have a message of hope and recovery.   Boundaries with workload and home   How can you set boundaries around what you can take on.  Reflect on how you’re traveling and what your mood/ frame of mind is. Telling people you can’t take on any more at the moment.  Reducing caseloads, or taking more breaks. A few resources I recommend This is not an exhaustive list and you should familiarise yourself with your registering body’s code of ethics and consult with your team, manager and supervisor to discuss specific cases and situations.     AASW code of ethics    APS code of ethics  ACA code of ethics   Professional Boundaries in Social Work and Social Care By Frank Cooper   Don’t forget to sign up to the Inside Social Work  mailing list to get your free social work career guide and get notified of new episodes and resources.  https://insidesocialwork.com/ Listen to the podcast  Subscribe on Android  Player.fm  apple iTunes  Spotify

How to build a close and trusting relationship with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.  What are professional boundaries? While thinking about this topic I went through some of my old textbooks and none of them had anything about boundaries. I found it interesting that something so fundamental to our work it not explicitly taught or often discussed in depth. We talk about needing boundaries but rarely about what they are and how to develop and implement them. “Why did you go into social work?”  The answer usually centers on an interest in wanting to help or improve the lives of others Key things to consider  <ul> <li>boundaries are a cornerstone of social work</li> <li>There is often a power differential between client and professional</li> <li>you are in a position of power with respect to your clients</li> <li>thought of  &amp; seen as the ‘expert’ have authority</li> <li>management of transference and countertransference are factors that cannot be ignored in this discussion</li> <li>safe, open and transparent relationship</li> <li>being clear to the client what will happen in a situation or circumstance, </li> </ul> Being good at your job &amp; acting in within the expectations placed on you. It's more than how you work with clients, it’s also how you manage and conduct yourself and your emotions.  As social workers, we are often seen as the ‘expert’ have authority. You have a position and title, an employer and workplace, in many cases, you have the ability to deny or refuse the client access to the service or support. The power imbalance in relation to you and your relationship with them, even if they are not vulnerable in any other setting.   This comes with a number of responsibilities <ul> <li>Respect the client</li> <li>Ensure what you do doesn't harm them</li> <li>Actions based on the needs of the clients</li> <li>Trustworthy and responsible</li> <li>Truthful and honest</li> </ul> Every situation needs to be taken on its own merits. There's no book, podcast or guide that can cover all possible situations. It’s good to have a supervisor and/ or group supervision that you can discuss specific cases. Boundaries- sharing with clients In practice, boundaries require ongoing reflection, thought and readjustment  Situations that may be blurring boundaries <ul> <li>special treatment and urge to provide it </li> <li>spending more time with one client more than others</li> <li>paying for things out of workers own pocket</li> <li>seeing the client outside work hours </li> <li>sharing too much information or details about personal life </li> </ul> The kinds of situations you can consider and reflect on. If you bump into a client out in public while out shopping with your partner.  What do you do? What do you say? In a residential setting, a client comes to you after hours when you're off the shift. Clients asking you about your personal life, if you have a partner or children. A client hugs you at the end of a session. How do you explain that it is inappropriate to hug and you need to keep the relationship professional? Sharing stories Keep the story positive, de-identify details, prepare stories prior about things you’re happy to share and what is the message. Have a message of hope and recovery. Boundaries with workload and home How can you set boundaries around what you can take on.  Reflect on how you’re traveling and what your mood/ frame of mind is. Telling people you can’t take on any more at the moment.  Reducing caseloads, or taking more breaks. A few resources I recommend This is not an exhaustive list and you should familiarise yourself with your registering body’s code of ethics and consult with your team, manager and supervisor to discuss specific cases and situations.  <a href="https://www.aasw.asn.au/practitioner-resources/code-of-ethics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> AASW code of ethics </a> <a href="https://www.psychology.org.au/About-Us/What-we-do/ethics-and-practice-standards/APS-Code-of-Ethics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> APS code of ethics</a> <a href="https://www.theaca.net.au/documents/ACA%20Code%20of%20Ethics%20and%20Practice%20Ver15.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ACA code of ethics</a> Professional Boundaries in Social Work and Social Care By Frank Cooper Don’t forget to sign up to the Inside Social Work <a href="http://eepurl.com/gpayCP?mc_cid=dc7a38ac16&amp;mc_eid=[UNIQID]" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> mailing list</a> to get your free social work career guide and get notified of new episodes and resources. <a href="https://insidesocialwork.com/?mc_cid=dc7a38ac16&amp;mc_eid=[UNIQID]" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://insidesocialwork.com/</a> Listen to the podcast <a href="https://subscribeonandroid.com/insidesocialwork.libsyn.com/rss?mc_cid=9e4677caf5&amp;mc_eid=[UNIQID]&amp;mc_cid=dc7a38ac16&amp;mc_eid=[UNIQID]" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Subscribe on Android</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/insidesocialworks-podcast?mc_cid=9e4677caf5&amp;mc_eid=[UNIQID]&amp;mc_cid=dc7a38ac16&amp;mc_eid=[UNIQID]" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Player.fm</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/insidesocialworks-podcast/id1459084811?mc_cid=dc7a38ac16&amp;mc_eid=[UNIQID]" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> apple iTunes</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/19N3wtZlpJTiBjJit2zqap?si=noDTIoC4TiCdJdeuK2L-gw&amp;mc_cid=9e4677caf5&amp;mc_eid=[UNIQID]&amp;mc_cid=dc7a38ac16&amp;mc_eid=[UNIQID]" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>

How to build a close and trusting relationship with clients while maintaining professional boundaries.

Vittorio and I share stories of why we got into social work, sharing some of our challenges, struggles and memorable moments. Vittorio has been a social worker for over 40 years, with experience in health care, teaching and private practice. He is the host of a podcast called ‘just another do-gooder’. He shares some of the things that drew him to social work as a career and why he got into podcasting. We discuss the importance of supervision to promote professional development and reduce the risk of burnout. We discussed how we got into podcasts and share some of our journey and social work careers. We share some stories that have shaped how we work. Vittorio's tips for social workers when applying for a job    Prepare well for an interview   Do your homework, who is the client group, learn about the organisation Call them and ask some questions - get a feel for the place do you want to work there   Understand the transferability of other roles and jobs   Your skills and knowledge can be transferable   Understanding the importance of reflective practice - you’re never able to know everything. Be prepared to answer questions about this.    Books and resources   Vittorio’s website http://vittoriocintio.com/   The New Psychology of Health : Unlocking the Social Cure. By (author)  Catherine Haslam , By (author)  Jolanda Jetten , By (author)  Tegan Cruwys , By (author)  Genevieve Dingle , By (author)  S. Alexander Haslam Being Mortal : Illness, Medicine and What Matters in the End By (author)  Atul Gawande Lost Connections : Why You're Depressed and How to Find Hope. By (author)  Johann Hari Who moved my cheese. By (author)  Spencer Johnson The Power of Attachment : How to Create Deep and Lasting Intimate Relationships. By (author)  Diane Poole Heller   Don’t forget to sign up to the Inside Social Work mailing list to get your free social work career guide and get notified of new episodes and resources. https://insidesocialwork.com/   Listen to the podcast  Subscribe on Android  Player.fm  apple iTunes  Spotify

Vittorio and I share stories of why we got into social work, sharing some of our challenges, struggles and memorable moments. Vittorio has been a social worker for over 40 years, with experience in health care, teaching and private practice. He is the host of a podcast called ‘just another do-gooder’. He shares some of the things that drew him to social work as a career and why he got into podcasting. We discuss the importance of supervision to promote professional development and reduce the risk of burnout. We discussed how we got into podcasts and share some of our journey and social work careers. We share some stories that have shaped how we work. Vittorio's tips for social workers when applying for a job <ul> <li>Prepare well for an interview</li> <li> <ul> <li>Do your homework, who is the client group, learn about the organisation</li> <li>Call them and ask some questions - get a feel for the place do you want to work there</li> </ul> </li> <li>Understand the transferability of other roles and jobs</li> <li> <ul> <li>Your skills and knowledge can be transferable</li> </ul> </li> <li>Understanding the importance of reflective practice - you’re never able to know everything. Be prepared to answer questions about this.</li> </ul> Books and resources Vittorio’s website <a href="http://vittoriocintio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://vittoriocintio.com/</a> The New Psychology of Health : Unlocking the Social Cure. By (author)  <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/author/Catherine-Haslam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Catherine Haslam</a> , By (author)  <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/author/Jolanda-Jetten" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jolanda Jetten</a> , By (author)  <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/author/Tegan-Cruwys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tegan Cruwys</a> , By (author)  <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/author/Genevieve-Dingle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Genevieve Dingle</a> , By (author)  <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/author/S-Alexander-Haslam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">S. Alexander Haslam</a> Being Mortal : Illness, Medicine and What Matters in the End By (author)  <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/author/Atul-Gawande" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atul Gawande</a> Lost Connections : Why You're Depressed and How to Find Hope. By (author)  <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/author/Johann-Hari" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Johann Hari</a> Who moved my cheese. By (author)  <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/author/Spencer-Johnson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spencer Johnson</a> The Power of Attachment : How to Create Deep and Lasting Intimate Relationships. By (author)  <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/author/Diane-Poole-Heller" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diane Poole Heller</a> Don’t forget to sign up to the Inside Social Work <a href="http://eepurl.com/gpayCP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mailing list</a> to get your free social work career guide and get notified of new episodes and resources. <a href="https://insidesocialwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://insidesocialwork.com/</a> Listen to the podcast <a href="https://subscribeonandroid.com/insidesocialwork.libsyn.com/rss?mc_cid=9e4677caf5&amp;mc_eid=[UNIQID]" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Subscribe on Android</a> <a href="https://player.fm/series/insidesocialworks-podcast?mc_cid=9e4677caf5&amp;mc_eid=[UNIQID]" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Player.fm</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/insidesocialworks-podcast/id1459084811" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> apple iTunes</a> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/19N3wtZlpJTiBjJit2zqap?si=noDTIoC4TiCdJdeuK2L-gw&amp;mc_cid=9e4677caf5&amp;mc_eid=[UNIQID]" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>

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Ronnie Egan

With Associate Professor Ronnie Egan, we explore the need for quality student placements, what stops people from taking on a student and the unexpected learnings and rewards. We discuss some of the support and training options available to those interested in having a student.  As well as, how to get in touch with the university about offering student placements.   Dr Ronnie Egan is Associate Professor of Field Education in Social Work at RMIT University. She has specialised in research about supervision and practice for social workers and students, published widely in these areas and has extensive and active networks in  the human service sector. Her relationships with the field span her career as a practitioner and academic and this has enabled the development of innovative ways of understanding and facilitating the nexus between universities and the community. She chairs the National Field Education Network.   Ronnies tips   As a student when you go for an interview be sure to ask about the supervision options and policies that organisation has in place. WHile it can be tough she talks about the importance of being assertive enough in a job interview to ask about the organisation's policies and offerings for supervision. Making sure you are setting up the expectations from the start when it comes to supervision.    What is the purpose of supervision within this organisation and what will you discuss?   When &amp; How often   Work plan - Does supervision help you develop new skills and look at career progression?   Job specifications - What’s needed for specific roles and industries and how can you use supervision to transfer skills        If you’re not getting what you need , time to think about how am I going to get it , you may need to think about getting external supervision.   Hiring an external supervisor Work out why you want external supervisions and what your workplace offers. DO you need someone to help you transition into a new role? Is it for case discussion? Is it to meet a professional development goal or learn a new technique?   If you’re paying for the service of supervision be very clear about what you want. Do your research when hiring an external supervisors and see that they can meet your needs.   Taking a student on placement Taking a student on placement can be very rewarding RMIT students placement have a model that involved a lot of professional development opportunities for not only the students but the supervisors too,. Some of the reasons people take on students include    Requirement of promotion in some industries Can be a first step in a leadership position Give back to the profession, sharing a good experience or making up for a bad one they had. Having a student can keep you updated on current industry standards and research.    Articles  Supporting quality supervision: Insights for organizational practice  Who Is Watching Whom? Surveillance in Australian Social Work Supervision  Australian Social Work Supervision Practice in 2007 There are some resources below for those wanting to learn more about supervision. Don’t forget to sign up to the mailing list to get your free social work career guide https://insidesocialwork.com/     Recommended resources from todays episode Best Practice in Professional Supervision A Guide for the Helping Professions  https://www.jkp.com/uk/best-practice-in-professional-supervision-2.html AASW supervision standards  https://www.aasw.asn.au/practitioner-resources/supervision-standards A guide to supervision in social work field education  http://socialworksupervision.csu.edu.au/resources/docs/CSU-guide-social-work-field-education.pdf Online supervision course for supervisors  https://www.aasw.asn.au/events/event/online-field-education-supervision-training

With Associate Professor Ronnie Egan, we explore the need for quality student placements, what stops people from taking on a student and the unexpected learnings and rewards. We discuss some of the support and training options available to those interested in having a student.  As well as, how to get in touch with the university about offering student placements. Dr Ronnie Egan is Associate Professor of Field Education in Social Work at RMIT University. She has specialised in research about supervision and practice for social workers and students, published widely in these areas and has extensive and active networks in  the human service sector. Her relationships with the field span her career as a practitioner and academic and this has enabled the development of innovative ways of understanding and facilitating the nexus between universities and the community. She chairs the National Field Education Network. Ronnies tips As a student when you go for an interview be sure to ask about the supervision options and policies that organisation has in place. WHile it can be tough she talks about the importance of being assertive enough in a job interview to ask about the organisation's policies and offerings for supervision. Making sure you are setting up the expectations from the start when it comes to supervision. <ul> <li>What is the purpose of supervision within this organisation and what will you discuss?</li> </ul> <ul> <li>When &amp; How often</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Work plan - Does supervision help you develop new skills and look at career progression?</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Job specifications - What’s needed for specific roles and industries and how can you use supervision to transfer skills  </li> </ul> If you’re not getting what you need , time to think about how am I going to get it , you may need to think about getting external supervision. Hiring an external supervisor Work out why you want external supervisions and what your workplace offers. DO you need someone to help you transition into a new role? Is it for case discussion? Is it to meet a professional development goal or learn a new technique? If you’re paying for the service of supervision be very clear about what you want. Do your research when hiring an external supervisors and see that they can meet your needs. Taking a student on placement Taking a student on placement can be very rewarding RMIT students placement have a model that involved a lot of professional development opportunities for not only the students but the supervisors too,. Some of the reasons people take on students include <ul> <li>Requirement of promotion in some industries</li> <li>Can be a first step in a leadership position</li> <li>Give back to the profession, sharing a good experience or making up for a bad one they had.</li> <li>Having a student can keep you updated on current industry standards and research.</li> </ul> Articles <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/292423427_Supporting_quality_supervision_Insights_for_organizational_practice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Supporting quality supervision: Insights for organizational practice</a> <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/284722658_Who_Is_Watching_Whom_Surveillance_in_Australian_Social_Work_Supervision" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Who Is Watching Whom? Surveillance in Australian Social Work Supervision</a> <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/232950503_Australian_Social_Work_Supervision_Practice_in_2007" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Australian Social Work Supervision Practice in 2007</a> There are some resources below for those wanting to learn more about supervision. Don’t forget to <a href="http://eepurl.com/gpayCP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sign up</a> to the mailing list to get your free social work career guide <a href="https://insidesocialwork.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://insidesocialwork.com/</a> Recommended resources from todays episode Best Practice in Professional Supervision A Guide for the Helping Professions <a href="https://www.jkp.com/uk/best-practice-in-professional-supervision-2.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.jkp.com/uk/best-practice-in-professional-supervision-2.html</a> AASW supervision standards <a href="https://www.aasw.asn.au/practitioner-resources/supervision-standards" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.aasw.asn.au/practitioner-resources/supervision-standards</a> A guide to supervision in social work field education <a href="http://socialworksupervision.csu.edu.au/resources/docs/CSU-guide-social-work-field-education.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://socialworksupervision.csu.edu.au/resources/docs/CSU-guide-social-work-field-education.pdf</a> Online supervision course for supervisors <a href="https://www.aasw.asn.au/events/event/online-field-education-supervision-training" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.aasw.asn.au/events/event/online-field-education-supervision-training</a>

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