In this conversation, Rasheed Nicholas John Pendry shares his journey into social work, highlighting the transformative impact of systemic ideas and personal experiences on his professional practice.
He discusses the importance of relationships in social work, the need for cultural change within organisations, and innovative practices in family therapy. Rashid also reflects on the complexities of adoption and the significance of kinship care, emphasising the role of curiosity and emotional availability in effective social work practice.
Takeaways
- Rasheed Pendry chose social work to make a difference.
- Transformative ideas in social work can change practice.
- Personal experiences shape professional identities.
- Systemic approaches help navigate complex family dynamics.
- Cultural change in organisations starts with kindness.
- Family therapy can be creatively applied in practice.
- Understanding risk requires examining personal responses.
- Adoption systems need to be re-evaluated for effectiveness.
- Curiosity is essential for social workers.
- Social work is fundamentally a therapeutic profession.
Chapters
00:00 Rasheed's Journey into Social Work
14:22 The Impact of Systemic Ideas
18:16 Critique of Social Work Training
21:36 Personal Transformation through Systemic Ideas
25:36 Navigating Adoption and Its Long-term Effects
28:54 Understanding Relationships and Attachment
32:42 Systemic Interventions in Practice
34:47 Navigating Identities and Relationships
39:18 Transforming Institutions with Systemic Ideas
47:28 Reimagining Adoption Practices
49:57 Essential Systemic Ideas for Social Workers
