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The Social Work Stories Podcast
The Social Work Stories Team
Frequency: 1 episode/26d. Total Eps: 94

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International Social Work and the Practice of Cultural Humility - Ep. 91
Season 4 · Episode 91
vendredi 6 septembre 2024 • Duration 41:37
Join Mim and Lis as we hear a story from an Australian social worker who took his child protection experience and practiced in Türkiye, working with urban refugee populations. He reflects on the challenges of applying Western social work practices in a non-Western context, including navigating cultural differences around mental health, trauma-informed practice, and power dynamics.
The social worker grapples with his own biases and the need for cultural humility when working with people from backgrounds different to his own. He highlights the importance of letting refugee communities lead in defining their own needs and solutions, rather than imposing an outsider's perspective. Mim and Lis delve into the nuances of international social work practice, as Mim reflects on her own research in this space.
p.s.s. We'd love for you to join the conversation on this, so make sure you reach out to us on the socials (see links below), or otherwise by email at socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
p.s.s.s. Follow our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/SocialWorkStoriesPodcast
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox
Producers - Dr. Ben Joseph and Justin Stech
Social Media Coordinator - Maddison Stratten
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Social Work Stories©️ (06 September, 2024)
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page and LinkedIn, or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
Centring the Child’s Voice - Social Work in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia - Ep. 90
Episode 90
mercredi 19 juin 2024 • Duration 41:48
Join Mim and Lis as we hear an interview with two social workers from the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. These passionate social workers discuss the crucial role of social work in family law cases. Their social work story explores how conducting child-centered assessments and gaining the child's perspective can shift parents' understanding of their child's experiences, and lead to resolutions focused on the child's needs. They highlight how social workers navigate complex issues of risk, development and emotion to advocate for children navigating parental separation and high-conflict disputes. Mim and Lis then unpack the story and the important work that these social workers do, drawing links between this work and wider social work practice.
p.s. Don't forget to check out the latest episode of our sister podcast Social Work Discoveries!
p.s.s. We'd love for you to join the conversation on this, so make sure you reach out to us on the socials (see links below), or otherwise by email at socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
p.s.s.s. Follow our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/SocialWorkStoriesPodcast
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox
Producers - Dr. Ben Joseph and Justin Stech
Social Media Coordinator - Maddison Stratten
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Social Work Stories©️ (19 June, 2024)
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page and LinkedIn, or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
We are Making Visible: Introducing the Making Visible podcast
Episode 81
mardi 27 juin 2023 • Duration 10:45
Exciting news! We are introducing a new podcast project to you all. In this episode you'll hear all about the podcast we've been working on with the Agency for Clinical Innovation and NSW Health called 'Making Visible: Preventing and Responding to Violence, Abuse and Neglect'. We hope you enjoy it.
Here's a link to the podcast webpage: https://bit.ly/42pIatp
You can also search 'Making Visible: Preventing and Responding to Violence, Abuse, and Neglect' on your favourite podcasting platform.
p.s. Don't forget to check out the latest episode of our sister podcast Social Work Discoveries!
p.s.s. We'd love for you to join the conversation on this, so make sure you reach out to us on the socials (see links below), or otherwise on email at socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
p.s.s.s. Follow our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/SocialWorkStoriesPodcast
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox
Producers - Justin Stech and Dr. Ben Joseph
Social Media Coordinator - Maddison Stratten
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 30 May, 2023)
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page and LinkedIn, or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
The Friday Afternoon Special - A Family and Domestic Violence Social Work Story - Ep.80
Episode 80
mardi 30 mai 2023 • Duration 30:22
We've all been there. That moment on a Friday afternoon, when things are calm and you've wrapped up the working week, about to clock-off and hit the weekend. Then... all hell breaks loose and you find yourself in a classic 'Friday Afternoon Special'.
Join Mim and Lis as they listen to this Anonymous Social Worker's practice in the context of a family and domestic violence situation. The expert social work practice, alongside the grace and compassion shown, makes this episode not one to miss!
We hope you enjoy listening along as much as we did.
p.s. Don't forget to check out the latest episode of our sister podcast Social Work Discoveries!
p.s.s. We'd love for you to join the conversation on this, so make sure you reach out to us on the socials (see links below), or otherwise on email at socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
p.s.s.s. Follow our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/SocialWorkStoriesPodcast
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox
Producers - Justin Stech and Dr. Ben Joseph
Social Media Coordinator - Maddison Stratten
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 30 May, 2023)
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page and LinkedIn, or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
Early Intervention Social Work and What Makes a Happy Ending - Ep. 79
Season 4 · Episode 79
mardi 25 avril 2023 • Duration 35:29
How do we measure a successful outcome in our practice? What would we consider a happy ending for the people we work with? Would they agree?
In this episode, Mim and Lis explore a story from a social worker in the Early Intervention space. We hear what Early Intervention is, and the approaches for supporting families before their situation reaches a crisis point. Then we hear a powerful story about a family this social worker supported, the ins and outs of their work together, and some deeply thought-provoking reflection regarding the real impact of our work with families. Mim and Lis then discuss these themes and open up a rich conversation on the complexity of working with families, our role in working towards successful outcomes, and the value of critical reflection in our ongoing practice. Learn more about the Targeted Earlier Intervention Programs discussed in this episode.
Also, don't forget to check out the latest episode of our sister podcast Social Work Discoveries!
We'd love for you to join the conversation on this, so make sure you reach out to us on our socials (see links below), or otherwise on email at socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
Follow our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/SocialWorkStoriesPodcast
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox
Producers - Justin Stech and Dr. Ben Joseph
Social Media Coordinator - Maddison Stratten
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 25 April, 2023)
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page and LinkedIn, or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
Police Social Work: Speaking Life into Young People - Ep. 78
Season 4 · Episode 78
mardi 28 mars 2023 • Duration 35:43
You probably already know that around Social Work Stories, we’re big fans of stories from social workers who are in unique practice settings... so it's no question that we LOVED hearing this story.
In this episode, we mark World Social Work Day 2023! Then, we hear a powerful story from Jack about his time as a Police Social Worker, working with Pacific Islander youth in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Then Mim and Lis explore the complex layers of the story, including Jack's struggle to navigate his role as a Samoan man working with both the police and the Pacifica community, the therapeutic approach he used to connect with a young man on his 'last chance', and the impact of systemic racism on indigenous youth. Hear about the critical reflection and conscious choices Jack made, as he worked to create change within the system and become a much-needed role model for this young man. And something so rare in social work - he got to see the fruits of his labour many years later! To connect with Jack, reach out to him here.
Also, don't forget to check out the latest episode of our sister podcast Social Work Discoveries!
We'd love for you to join the conversation on this, so make sure you reach out to us on our socials (see links below), or otherwise on email at socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
Follow our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/SocialWorkStoriesPodcast
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox
Producers - Justin Stech and Dr. Ben Joseph
Social Media Coordinator - Maddison Stratten
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 28 March, 2023)
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page and LinkedIn, or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
Hosting a Family Conference: The Stages, Skills, and Language - Ep. 77
Episode 77
lundi 20 février 2023 • Duration 44:05
Ever wondered about what happens in a Family Conference? Well this is the episode that will bring you up to speed. Covering a diverse range of insights around the stages of a family conference, the skills you need to develop to undertake a conference competently, and the language you will use throughout, this anonymous social worker explores this and more in-depth. Join Mim and Lis as they then reflect on their own successes and challenges when conducting family conferences after listening to this story.
Also, don't forget to check out the latest episode of our sister podcast Social Work Discoveries!
We'd love for you to join the conversation on this, so make sure you reach out to us on the socials (see links below), or otherwise on email at socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
Follow our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/SocialWorkStoriesPodcast
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox
Producers - Justin Stech and Dr. Ben Joseph
Social Media Coordinator - Maddison Stratten
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 31 January, 2023)
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page and LinkedIn, or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
An Opportunity for Recovery: Social Work in Emergency Mental Health - Ep. 76
Season 4 · Episode 76
lundi 30 janvier 2023 • Duration 39:56
Our first episode of 2023 starts off with an incredible story of a Mental Health Social Worker in a Hospital Emergency Department. We hear about a patient who comes in needing support, and how the social worker makes quick decisions about his approach towards her needs. We hear a rich internal-dialogue of a skilled clinician going about their work, providing dignity, person-centred care, and a holistic approach in his practice. Mim and Lis then discuss the story, their own experiences, and a few key approaches for us to take away from this practice piece.
A transcript for this episode can be found on this episode's page of our website.
Be sure to check out the latest episode of our sister podcast Social Work Discoveries!
We'd love for you to join the conversation on this, so make sure you reach out to us on the socials (see links below), or otherwise on email at socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
Follow our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/SocialWorkStoriesPodcast
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox
Producers - Justin Stech and Dr. Ben Joseph
Assistant Producer - Felix Kiefel-Johnson
Social Media Coordinator - Maddison Stratten
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 31 January, 2023)
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page and LinkedIn, or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
A Conversation with Lis & Mim: Storytelling in Supervision - Ep. 75
Season 4 · Episode 75
lundi 26 décembre 2022 • Duration 13:40
It's the end of another year, and to mark this space together, Lis and Mim sit down to have a conversation together about sharing stories in the supervision space. Our hope is to offer a different idea about the use of narrative reflection can bring a new richness into supervision, and can create a fresh value in this space.
In the midst of the holidays, busyness and newness of a fresh year, we hope this brief conversation and a few moments of reflection are enjoyable and engaging for you.
From the SWS team to you, happy holidays, and may 2023 be a year of joy for you!
We'd love for you to join the conversation on this, so make sure you reach out to us on the socials (see links below), or otherwise on email at socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
Follow our Facebook Page at: https://www.facebook.com/SocialWorkStoriesPodcast
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox
Producers - Justin Stech and Dr. Ben Joseph
Social Media Coordinator - Maddison Stratten
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 27 December, 2022)
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page and LinkedIn, or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.
Therapeutic Social Work in the Home Visit: LIVE SHOW - Ep. 74
Season 4 · Episode 74
lundi 28 novembre 2022 • Duration 25:45
A very special episode of Social Work Stories - a recording from our very first LIVE SHOW!
As part of the ANZSWWER Symposium in early November, the team hosted a recording session of the podcast in front of a live audience, and we had such a great time. We're so excited to share this with you, and hope it's the first of many.
Join Lis, Mim, and a live audience as we hear from an anonymous social worker, who is an accredited Mental Health Social Worker, and who shares a story from a therapeutic space with a child, in context of regular visits to the home to carry out her work. Listen to the theories and principles that are interwoven into the work this social worker carries out, and try to keep count of just how many you hear mentioned! This is an excellent story for anyone working with children, families, in a therapeutic space, or really any person-focused role! As always, Mim and Lis then discuss the practice story and delve into what was happening beyond the spoken words of the social worker.
Following the episode recording, we also had our Producers Ben and Justin join Mim and Lis on stage for a Q&A session. If you're keen to hear the recording from this Q&A, where we answer questions about why we podcast, our experiences, and many other interesting topics, drop us a line to let us know you'd like to see it in the podcast feed!
We'd love for you to join the conversation, so make sure you reach out to us on the socials (see links below), or otherwise on email at socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox
Producers - Justin Stech and Dr. Ben Joseph
Social Media Coordinator - Maddison Stratten
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com
Social Work Stories©️ (Copyright 29 November, 2022)
Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page and LinkedIn, or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram.