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The Social Work Stories Podcast

by The Social Work Stories Team

A podcast exploring Social Work practice through stories & critical reflection.

Episodes

The Dark Place: Working with a Suicide Caller. Ep. 10

40m · Published 01 Apr 06:18

Our anonymous social worker takes you through one of her most difficult stories while working for a mental health crisis line. Throughout this episode we walk the line of uncertainty, risk and harm in the dark place of suicide prevention and crisis support. Please look after yourselves as you listen.

We also have a very special guest join us to unpack it all. Be sure to stay with us the whole way through the episode to hear a hauntingly beautiful song that means so much to us!

Credits:

Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.

Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech.

Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.

Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on [email protected] - we'd love to hear from you!

Relationship - the Change Agent! Ep. 09

44m · Published 15 Mar 05:36

We come to you with Episode 09 of the Social Work Stories podcast, along with a big hug to say, Happy world social work day 2019!

On this episode you'll hear from a social worker who is engaging with a unique model of practice to help children and adults work through their diverse and complex trauma. Join Mim and Lis as they listen, learn, and debrief around this interesting approach to social work practice and the story our practitioner shares. We hope you find it helpful!

Credits:

Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.

Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech.

Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.

Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on [email protected] - we'd love to hear from you!

Baptism of Fire - A Story About Early-Career Child Protection Work Ep. 08

37m · Published 01 Mar 02:18

This episode and traverses some of the difficult circumstances and choices experienced by an early-career social worker. Join Mim and Lis as they start to unpack and reflect on the uncertainties, concerns, and successes of working in a child welfare organisation.

Credits:

Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.

Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech.

Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.

Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on [email protected] - we'd love to hear from you!

My Job Is To Be With You - Breaking the Inflexibility of Social Work Practice Ep. 07

35m · Published 15 Feb 09:16

On this episode, Mim & Lis investigate so many of the 'collisions of inflexibility' experienced within the disability welfare sector. You'll hear some great insights into what it means to be a social worker in an often under-resourced and overlooked social work role. Listen to the story of a beautiful family and their masterful social worker whose only job is to be with them, come what may. We hope you enjoy!

Credits:

Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.

Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech.

Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.

Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on [email protected] - we'd love to hear from you!

Removing the Children, Receiving a Mug - A Child Protection Story Ep. 06

34m · Published 01 Feb 00:41

Join your hosts Mim & Lis as they take a few steps into the dynamic and challenging world of social work in the child and family sector. Be prepared to be challenged and inspired by this story from a young, anonymous social worker thrown into a difficult situation.

Credits:

Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.

Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech.

Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.

Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on [email protected] - we'd love to hear from you!

Holding the Space - Working with Young People Ep.05

41m · Published 07 Dec 05:49

Episode 05 of the Social Work Stories podcast explores the anonymous story of an amazing social worker who loved his role as a youth worker for an organisation helping young people using group work practice and youth participation. Join Mim and Lis on this emotional tale of the courage to hold up others, pride in your work, love for your clients, and burning the candle at both ends.

Credits:

Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.

Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech.

Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.

Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on [email protected] - we'd love to hear from you!

Quality of Life - Putting Your Patient at the Centre Ep. 04

28m · Published 22 Nov 23:31

In this episode, Lis & Mim explore a story filled with the complexities of 'end of life' vs 'quality of life' for a patient and their social worker.

Listen in as they discuss the balance between advocating for the patient's wishes while working in a clinical social work role. You'll investigate the difficulties of discharge planning, embracing the spiritual, and reflect on what it really means to promote 'Quality of Life'.

Credits:

Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.

Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech.

Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.

Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on [email protected] - we'd love to hear from you!

The Memory Maker and the War Correspondent - Helping Families Process Loss Ep. 3

28m · Published 09 Nov 03:03

On this episode you'll hear Mim & Lis introduce a Social Worker that they have come to know as 'The Memory Maker' and 'The War Correspondent'.

This is an emotion-filled episode that will tug at the heart strings, perhaps bringing a smile, as well as some tears. Most of all, it will give you a little insight into the world of social work and how we can bring even just a glimmer of light and love into the darkest and saddest of places.

We hope you enjoy!

Credits:

Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.

Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech.

Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.

Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on [email protected] - we'd love to hear from you!

Finding My Voice As a Social Worker Ep. 2

28m · Published 26 Oct 23:01

In episode 02 of the Social Work Stories podcast, your hosts Mim and Lis introduce an anonymous social worker who finds her voice as she does all she can to help a young man communicate. You're about to embark on a story of love, perseverance, advocacy, and heartfelt compassion, and hopefully get a sense of the ways in which social workers do all they can to make the world a better place, even for just one person.

Credits:

Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.

Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech.

Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.

Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on [email protected] - we'd love to hear from you!