The Social Work Stories Podcast
A podcast exploring Social Work practice through stories & critical reflection.
Episodes
It's about the small acts of grace: An on-call social work story - Ep. 94
For all the social workers who work on-call, this episode it for you!
This is a very special episode with a very special "anonymous guest"... We think you might guess the voice, but you will have to listen along to fully work it out.
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 mak
Social Work and Hope in Action - Ep. 93
In this powerful episode, a pediatric social worker shares her profound insights into hope as an active social work intervention. Working with children facing complex health challenges, she explores how hope isn't just a concept, but a practice of connection, advocacy, and presence. Through intimate stories of resilience, she reveals how social workers can cultivate hope even in the most difficult
New Grad Social Workers - How to Land the Perfect Job - Ep. 92
Mim and Lis hear from a new graduate social worker who landed a position in a rural Allied Health Graduate Program. The social worker shares her journey, from initial hesitation to embracing the unique opportunities and challenges of rural practice.
The social worker describes her experience rotating through diverse clinical settings over two years, highlighting the strong support and flexibility
International Social Work and the Practice of Cultural Humility - Ep. 91
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 work
Centring the Child’s Voice - Social Work in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia - Ep. 90
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
A Case for More Social Workers in the Disabilities Space - Ep. 89
In this episode, Lis and Mim delve into a rich practice story from a social worker in the disabilities space, supporting a mother and her children experiencing domestic violence, while working to meet the high support needs of one of the children. Then we break down the story and what was happening behind the scenes for that social worker - holding this family with great care, dignity and respect
Discharge planning: Social justice in action - Ep.88
Hey! Social Worker!! If you listen to this episode you'll never think of 'discharge planning' as simply admin again... it'll become an act of social justice each and every time! Enjoy.
SIDE NOTE: In this episode, Mim refers to Pamela Trevithick's work. Here's the reference:
Trevithick, P. (2012). Social work skills and knowledge: a practice handbook (3rd edn.). McGraw-Hill/Open University Press.
How an aged-care social worker uses dignifying practice as covert resistance - Ep.87
Lis called this episode, "A classic!" and Mim said, "This is going straight onto my University Readings List." So, you know it's going to be worth the listen! We hope that you enjoy.
SIDE NOTE: In this episode, Lis refers to a journal article on 'covert activism'. Here's the reference:
Greenslade, L., McAuliffe, D. & Chenoweth, L., 2015, 'Social workers' experiences of covert workplace activ
"Don't just believe what you read on my file": Re-authoring patient stories - Ep. 86
Welcome back to the Social Work Stories podcast. This is the first episode released for 2024, and boy-oh-boy do we have a doozy for you!! In this episode, you'll join Lis and Mim in hearing from an anonymous social worker using a practice innovation in an Emergency Department setting. This is a riveting story and discussion, not to be missed!
SIDE NOTE: In this episode, Mim refers to 'Narrative
Social Work and Voluntary Assisted Dying: We Have All The Tools We Need - Ep. 85
Join hosts Lis Murphy and Mim Fox as they delve into the nuanced and delicate role of social workers in supporting individuals through voluntary assisted dying. As the state of New South Wales, Australia prepares to introduce voluntary assisted dying later this month, Mim and Lis frame the conversation by highlighting how this emerging field of practice adds depth to the already established wider
Abortion in Australia: The impact on women and social work practice - Ep. 84
This episode details the experience of a woman and her social worker seeking an abortion, but who face extreme barriers on multiple fronts to access the care and decision-making power she needs. This is certainly an episode NOT TO MISS!
Join Mim and Lis as they navigate this heartwrenching and personal story from our anonymous social worker, as she details the work she does with her client/patient
Supporting continuing bonds through adult memory making in hospital-based end of life care - Ep.83
In this episode, Lis invites expert special guest Jo McIlveen to come and listen to this moving story of a social worker's intervention using memory making for a grieving family in a hospital setting. Lis and Jo discuss the ins and outs of the story in such great detail, that we think you will want to know more about this kind of social work practice, whether you're working in end of life care or
Bush Adventure Therapy: Nature as co-therapist - Ep.82
Ever thought that maybe taking a client, consumer, patient outside the four walls of your office and into the big, wide world to help with creating some change and perspective? Well this episode is the one to listen to! Join Lis and Mim (and their guests) as they explore 'nature as a co-therapist'.
Special Guests:
Josh McLean - josh@geelongadventurespecialists.com.au
Amanda Smith - a.smith2@grif
We are Making Visible: Introducing the Making Visible podcast
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: Pr
The Friday Afternoon Special - A Family and Domestic Violence Social Work Story - Ep.80
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 soc
Early Intervention Social Work and What Makes a Happy Ending - Ep. 79
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 abou
Police Social Work: Speaking Life into Young People - Ep. 78
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
Hosting a Family Conference: The Stages, Skills, and Language - Ep. 77
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 re
An Opportunity for Recovery: Social Work in Emergency Mental Health - Ep. 76
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 hol
A Conversation with Lis & Mim: Storytelling in Supervision - Ep. 75
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 ho
Therapeutic Social Work in the Home Visit: LIVE SHOW - Ep. 74
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
School Social Work: An Emerging Field of Practice - Ep. 73
Ever heard from a social worker with an ongoing position in a school before?
How about a social work student with an intensive field placement in a school?
In this episode Mim & Lis sit down with Professor Myfanwy Maple of the University of New England (Australia) to talk through what might come from the opportunity of having social workers and social work field placements in schools. Enjoy the ch
Narrative Therapy and Intensive Outreach- Working with Mothers Whose Children Have Been Removed - Ep. 72
Join Mim and Lis as we listen to a story about narrative therapy, disenfranchised grief, and intensive work with mothers whose children have been removed. Hear about the importance of documenting people’s stories, working for justice, and navigating the politics of storytelling. Mim and Lis share their thoughts and reflections about this unique and fascinating practice space.
We also put a call o
Companioning in End of Life Care - Social Work Education for Students and Practitioners - Ep. 71
Join Mim and Lis as they sit down with Jo McIlveen for an in-depth conversation about social work in the bereavement space. Jo discusses companioning in end of life care, and brings in her extensive knowledge of research in the death & dying space that informs her practice in this area. Lis and Mim also share their own experience in this space, providing a rich discussion which will no-doubt bring
Acute Care, Spiders, and Small Acts of Resistance - Ep. 70
You're on the ward, it's late at night, and your job is to assess the patient's belongings as part of hospital protocol. You open up a container that you find in the person's bag, and there staring back at you is a large, hairy, creepy spider... This story is sure to have you listening with keen ears to find out how it is that social workers can find even the smallest moments to practice respect f
A Covid Death: Moral Injury and Burnout in Social Work Practice - Ep. 69
Join Mim and Lis as we explore a harrowing story from a hospital social worker who was on the front lines of Covid-19 work, supporting families in a dedicated Covid ward. Listen as she shares her experience throughout wave-after-wave of variants, and the way this shaped the work she carried out. Remember to breathe as you listen - it could be easy to hold your breath as this practice story unfolds
Social Work and Narrative Therapy in the Drug and Alcohol Space - Ep.68
Share some time with Mim & Lis as we listen to a piece by Julaine Allan together. Julaine talks about her work in the Drug and Alcohol space, focusing on the power of Narrative Therapy, the importance of language, and the value of holding other perspectives in social work practice.
Julaine shares wisdom and stories from her practice in an approachable and compelling segment. Mim and Lis discuss
A Good Death in Hospital and the Social Work Role - Ep. 67
Death and dying... how do you prepare for the end of life?
Join Mim & Lis as we listen to a long-view story of death in a hospital. We explore what the social worker does over the course of two admissions, firstly helping to facilitate conversations with the elderly patient and his family members about what a good death looks like; and secondly exploring the actual end-of-life journey. This is a
Private Practice Social Work in a Pandemic and Beyond - Ep. 66
Have you ever thought about going into private practice social work? Are you already working in this space? Have you never even considered it?
Join Mim & Lis as they have a conversation with Dr. Josie McSkimming, a clinical social worker and author, exploring her experience of engaging in therapeutic relationships in the midst of a pandemic. Josie shares the way she sustains herself in her practic
The Worst Scenario Possible - What Does the Social Worker Do? Ep. 24 Redux (Ep. 65)
A heart-wrenching story shared by your anonymous social worker. A four year old girl dies in the Emergency Department and you are the social worker supporting the family. What do you say? What do you do?
Listen along with Mim & Lis as we bear witness and honour the life lost, the family's grief, and the support of this social worker in the worst of scenarios.
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr.
The Social Work Stories Podcast - Ep. 01 Redux (Ep. 64)
Join us as we revisit Episode 1 of the Social Work Stories Podcast. It's a special time as we recently crossed three years creating this podcast, and thought we would share our thoughts and reflections on the way we've grown, changed, and also stayed the same as we have build the SWS community.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion of the death of a young child. If this subject is l
SEED: Stories of Bushfire Recovery Part 3 - Ep. 63
As you discovered in parts 1 and 2 of the SEED series, we've been working on something BIG and we're so excited to share the third and final chapter with you!
Join Mim and Lis as we find out what SEED is, how it was developed, and why it made such a difference for a small community hospital on the South Coast of NSW. Learn what #kindnessworkshere means, hear harrowing first-hand experiences of th
SEED: Stories of Bushfire Recovery Part 2 - Ep. 62
As you discovered in part 1 of the SEED series, we've been working on something BIG and we're so excited to share the next chapter with you!
Join Mim and Lis as we find out what SEED is, how it was developed, and why it made such a difference for a small community hospital on the South Coast of NSW. Learn what #kindnessworkshere means, hear harrowing first-hand experiences of the Black Summer bus
SEED: Stories of Bushfire Recovery Part 1 - Ep. 61
We've been working on something BIG and we're so excited to share it with you! Social Work Stories are bringing a special series of episodes exploring the SEED Program, and we're so excited for you to hear all about it.
Join Mim and Lis as we find out what SEED is, how it was developed, and why it made such a difference for a small community hospital on the South Coast of NSW. Learn what #kindnes
Ubuntu in Social Work: I Am Because We Are - Ep. 60
Ubuntu - I Am Because We Are. It was the theme of World Social Work Day in 2021, and we thought we would take some time to unpack what it means and where it comes from.
Join Mim and Lis as we hear from two social workers who hail from Zimbabwe, who share their own perspectives of Ubuntu and how the concept developed across the continent of Africa - as well as a gripping story from the field.
Hear
What‘s Waiting Behind The Door: Social Work and Community Aged Care - Ep. 59
Sometimes you have to take a deep breath, prepare yourself for whatever's behind that door, and knock.
Join Mim and Lis as we hear a story from a Community Aged Care setting, about a social worker who's making an initial home visit for an elder man in the community. Safe to say, things don't go according to plan! Hear how this social worker problem-solves with the client at the centre, and ultima
Burnout and Self-Care in Social Work: We Share Our Stories - Ep. 58
Self-care is not a weekly yoga class or a glass of shiraz. Join Mim and Lis for a bit of a different episode, where we share our own stories & experiences of burnout, and discuss how burnout and self-care sit within modern social work practice.
A few resources mentioned in this episode:
Self-Care: An Imperative, J. “Jay” Miller and Erlene Grise-Owens, Social Work Volume 65, Number 1 January 202
I Need to Keep Her Safe: Domestic Violence in the Emergency Department - Ep. 57
Join Lis and Mim as we listen to a riveting story from an Emergency Department Social Worker, who tells the story of working with a patient who's partner is using violence in the home. This social worker opens the door to us with each step of the process, from referral, information gathering, strategising and working directly with this woman to wrap her with support. This incredible access will be
Centering Social Justice in Social Work Supervision - Ep. 56
Join Lis and Mim as they break down the themes of a rich conversation Mim shares with Deanne Dale, all about Social Justice in Supervision. Deanne shares from a wealth of practice experience and a career of supporting other social workers in their practice through rich supervision approaches. Be sure to listen out at the start of the episode as Mim and Lis share some specific themes to watch for,
A Conversation About Coronial and Forensic Social Work, Part 2 - Ep. 55
Join Lis and Mim for the second-half of a very special interview as they sit down with two social workers from NSW Health Pathology’s Forensic Medicine Service, for an in-depth exploration of all thing forensic social work. Learn about what they do, who they work with, and how the team supports one another to keep delivering a service while looking after themselves. This episode is part 2-of-2, as
A Conversation About Coronial and Forensic Social Work, Part 1 - Ep. 54
Join Lis and Mim for a very special episode where they sit down with two social workers from NSW Health Pathology’s Forensic Medicine Service, for an in-depth exploration of all thing forensic social work. Learn about what they do, who they work with, and how the team supports one another to keep delivering a service while looking after themselves. This episode is part 1 of two, as the conversatio
Exploring Community Development and Social Work in the Stockholm Projects - Ep. 53
Join Lis and Mim as they listen to a story from a social worker based in Stockholm, Sweden, who shares his experience of carrying out community development practices in the social housing projects there. The story revolves around a group of young men who are given the opportunity to participate and lead in a whole new context, and the changes that come from creative social work.
Do you have tho
It Takes a Village: Social Work in Community Youth Mental Health - Ep. 52
Join Lis and Mim for a story from a social worker who shares his experience of working in a community youth mental health setting. The story revolves around a young woman who journeys through complex mental health in the midst of a challenging family and social context.
Stick around for an announcement from the team at the end of the episode.
Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story o
Mental Health Social Work and the Great Australian Ratbag Ep. 51
Join Lis and friend of the podcast Bec for a story from a social worker who shares her experience of working in a mental health social work setting. The story revolves around a man who the social worker praises as an Australian Ratbag. Hear more about working with people who might come across as a little bit different than what society expects, and using creativity in practice to respond to their
The Dark Place: Working with a Suicide Caller (Ep. 10 Redux)
Our team is taking a break to enjoy the Aussie summer and exhale after a long year. But we didn't want to leave you without. So please enjoy a replay of one of our favourite episodes, "The Dark Place - Working with a Suicide Caller". It originally released on April 1, 2019.
Our anonymous social worker takes you through one of her most difficult stories while working for a mental health crisis line
Social Work in a Maximum Security Prison: A Story of Creative Practice in Social Work (Ep. 15 Redux)
Our team is taking a break to enjoy the Aussie summer and exhale after a long year. But we didn't want to leave you without. So please enjoy a replay of one of our favourite episodes, "Social Work in a Maximum Security Prison: A Story of Creative Practice in Social Work".
When a social worker works in a maximum security prison, and she opens with the line - "He was really intimidating!", you can
Removing the Children, Receiving a Mug - A Child Protection Story - Ep. 06 Redux
Our team is taking a break to enjoy the Aussie summer and exhale after a long year. But we didn't want to leave you without. So please enjoy a replay of one of our favourite episodes, "Removing the Children, Receiving a Mug":
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 insp
A Social Worker, A Client, and a Long Journey of Support - Ep. 49
This one is a little different - join Lis and Mim for one story from two perspectives - the social worker and the client both! Hear the way Bek and Paul have worked together for over a decade, learned from each other, and journeyed through multiple crises. This incredible story will break your heart, sew hope, and challenge your perspective - it certainly astounded our team!
Do you have though
Social Work from an Aboriginal Perspective - Exploring Cultural Load - Ep. 48
Join Mim and friend of the podcast Denkia Thomas for a story from a social worker who shares her perspective on being Aboriginal and practicing social work. In this vibrant story, she details the richness of cultural understanding within her practice, but also the challenges of "cultural load".
This episode may contain some terms and concepts that are not familiar to some of our listeners, especia
Social Work with Gender & Sexuality Diverse Communities - Ep. 47
Join Lis and Mim for a conversation with Sarah Etter, who shares insights into work with gender and sexually diverse communities. The discussion delves into both the big-picture concepts of equality-building, and many practical tips for weaving inclusivity and respect into your practice, no matter what context you work within. Sarah generously shares with us their passion and motivation, lived exp
Professional Grief and the Wilderness of the Soul - Ep. 46
Join Lis and Mim for a story from a social worker who shares her story of navigating grief, loss, and the practical challenges that arise when someone passes away. Working with a father who is a carer for his adult son, and who also has an end-stage cancer diagnosis, this social worker discusses the balance of logistical and emotional support, as well as processing her own professional grief. This
Working With Families of Children Who Use Violence - Reflective Practice in a Delicate Space - Ep. 45
Join our hosts Mim and Lis for something a little different - a conversation with a social worker who shares insight into her unique practice space, working with the families of children who use violence against their parents. This social worker talks about the value of reflective practice, and discusses the importance of learning from both the successes and failures that we have along the way. Th
Social Work During a Bushfire - Safety in Chaos - Ep. 44
Join Mim and Lis, as well as our producer Justin, as they listen to a social worker share her story of working in a bushfire evacuation centre. Hear the way social work practice can support communities in the midst of a crisis, and the surprising way it can impact the people as they process these traumatic events. Our team talks more about the unexpected moments you encounter while working with i
Touching Base - An update from the Social Work Stories Team - Ep. 43
Join your hosts Mim & Lis as they share an update from the Social Work Stories team. There are comings and going, plans and changes, and a lot of news to update you on.
Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!
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The Hip Hop Social Worker vs Social Work Stories- Ep. 42
An exciting conversation with fellow social work podcaster Christopher Scott (a.k.a The Hip Hop Social Worker). We hope you enjoy this fusion of social work podcasts and that it sparks some interesting thoughts for you along the way.
Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to
Social Work with Teenage Boys: The Teachable Moments - Ep. 41
We have another group work practice story this week! Join Mim and Lis as they listen to the amazing story from this anonymous social worker doing fantastic work in the field of adolescence, masculinity and growing up.
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech
Assistant Producers - Hamish Cole and Noni Reginato.
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018)
When a Baby Dies: Conversations in Birth and Death, Companioning and Memory Making - Ep. 40
A special episode that explores a difficult experience, and the complex work of supporting families through terrible loss.
Join Lis and Noni (and Mim) as they tell a story about one of the most awful experiences imaginable.
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy, Noni Reginato, and Mim Fox.
Producers - Ben Joseph and Justin Stech.
Assistant Producers - Hamish Cole and Noni Reginato.
Music - 'Mama' by Be
Social Work in Prison: Sounds Interesting! Ep. 39
There's a loop at play here in this social work story. Can you pick it?
Join Lis and Mim as they listen to the story of this episode's anonymous social worker. Make sure you stay right till the end to catch the amazing music this SW has composed. We hope you enjoy!
"PTSD: Dissociation" from Mind/Electric: Music Inspired by Mental Illness (album)" by Alexandra Pajak (Copyright 2019). Available on
Aged Care Social Work: Far Beyond Just Another Case Study Ep. 38
Join us for this episode as a social worker tells you the story of her time working alongside Brian. This is a moving, heartwarming, and compelling tale of a social worker going far and beyond the scope of her role, but also shining a light for all other social workers to follow. And so, the social work stories team is proud to present:
Aged Care Social Work: Far beyond just another case study.
We
Social Work with Families of Missing Persons: Learning to Live Alongside Loss Ep. 37
Connect with this story from a passionate Social Worker who supports families of missing persons, as they face unresolved loss and learn to tolerate the unknown. Join along with Mim and Lis as they reflect on this emotional story and share their own critical reflection.
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018)
Social Work and COVID-19: Hospital Social Work in Nigeria Ep. 36
Join Mim and Lis as they introduce a hospital social worker in Nigeria, who discusses the response he and his team have delivered in the era of COVID-19, from patient support to contact tracing.
We love the opportunity to hear from social workers around the world, in different contexts and practice settings. A big thanks to this social worker for taking the time to share his experiences with us!
I
Trauma, Trafficking & Homelessness: A Social Work Resettlement Story Ep. 35
A compelling story shared by a social worker who works in a unique and challenging environment, helping to bring healing and support to people who have experienced trafficking.
Join along with Mim and Lis as they reflect on this story and share their own critical reflection.
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright
Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Social Work: Stories from Nauru - How Could We Let This Happen? Ep. 34
This episode features an interview with Mark Isaacs, author of landmark books such as The Undesirables - Inside Nauru, and The Kabul Peace House, as we hear about his first-hand experience working in Australia's offshore detention centre in Nauru, and subsequent work as a whistle-blower and advocate for refugee rights.
Join Lis and Mim as they process this confronting story and explore the challen
COVID-19 and Social Work Education Ep. 33
Our team has produced a special episode for you regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the potential impacts on social work education. As with all our episodes, this is designed to be a conversation starter, and is by no means the be all and end all of the matter. As you listen, we hope that you know that we're thinking of you and your families. Look out for each other folks! We hope you enjoy.
Cre
Social Work Leadership: Where Maximum Challenge Meets Maximum Support Ep. 32
Join us in hearing from a social worker who explores all things leadership in the social work profession - you most certainly won't want to miss what he has to say.
Listen along with Mim and Lis as they contemplate the challenges and fulfillment that comes with working as a leader in social work.
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech
Music - 'Mama' by
Social Work and COVID-19: Reassigned to the Intensive Care Unit Ep. 31
It's April 2020 and the world is facing the disastrous affects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Things are difficult on multiple fronts for many of our loved ones during this crisis, and we are all doing our best to bring this awful disease under control, but it has not been easy.
We thank all of the brave and selfless people who are out there looking after the sick, the needy, and the scared in our hosp
Social Work and Vicarious Trauma: The Fear of it All Unraveling Ep.30
Social workers are walking alongside people dealing with some of the hardest and most traumatic circumstances they've ever had to face. Sometimes these difficulties leave a mark.
Join Mim and Lis as they contemplate 'the fear of it all unraveling'.
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or
Social Work and Group Work: Where the Magic Happens! Ep. 29
She put her hands on the table and said, "You girls have saved my life, and I've even put mascara on for you."
Come and listen alongside Lis and Mim to this magic-filled episode that looks into the world of an anonymous social worker and the group they are leading. We wish you all a very lovely and safe World Social Work Day!
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
Producers - Ben Joseph &
Eco Social Work and Climate Justice Ep. 28
This episode includes an interview which was recorded in late 2019 just prior to the terrible Australian bushfire disaster. Many of the points of view shared by the panelists became highly poignant in the following months. We believe you'll feel the same way.
As ever, join Mim & Lis as they unpack this emerging, yet integral social work practice in Eco Social Work and Climate Justice. We hope you
Droughts and Flooding Rains - The Social Work Stories Podcast Ep. 27
Welcome back to the third season of the Social Work Stories podcast. We've just experienced the summer-that-wasn't and in this episode we share with you a little bit why.
We have a lot of great social work stories coming your way this year, so stay tuned, share with your friends, and a big thanks for listening!
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech
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Learning About Dying: The Invisible String and Other Important Stories Ep. 26
This episode features the story of a social worker who has to navigate how best to help a family tell their child that their sibling is soon to die.
Join Lis and Mim as they listen to this heartbreaking, yet heartwarming story of learning about dying.
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech
Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify,
Your Liberation is Tied Up With Mine: Social Work Stories from ANZSWWER 2019 Ep. 25
In October of 2019 the Social Work Stories Podcast travelled to Perth for the Australia and New Zealand Social Work, Welfare, Education and Research (ANZSWWER) Symposium to hear some amazing social work stories around the topic of 'Social Work & Activism'.
Join Mim and Lis as they listen back to the first of our ANZSWWER stories and unpack some themes relevant to all of our social work practices a
The Worst Scenario Possible - What Does the Social Worker Do? Ep. 24
A heart-wrenching story shared by your anonymous social worker. A four year old girl dies in the Emergency Department and you are the social worker supporting the family. What do you say? What do you do?
Listen along with Mim & Lis as we bear witness and honour the life lost, the family's grief, and the support of this social worker in the worst of scenarios.
Credits:
Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr.
The "S-Word" in Social Work- When Eros Enters the Therapeutic Space Ep.23
In this episode, we sit down with a social worker who shares his story of being attracted to his client- what does this look like, how does it feel, and how do you keep yourself and your client safe. We discuss what happens when Eros enters the therapeutic space, the importance of being honest in supervision, and what role personal counselling holds for practitioners.
Mim and Lis share from their
The Social Work Stories Podcast: Our First Year Ep. 22
It's been one year, twelve months, fifty-two weeks, three hundred and sixty-five days, five hundred and twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes since we released episode one of the social work stories podcast.
To help us celebrate we've invited your third and fourth-favourite podcast hosts to reminisce on the year that's been. We hope you enjoy!
With love from the Social Work Stories Team.
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Social Work in a Royal Commission Ep. 21
Our first live podcast recording of the Social Work Stories Podcast, with your hosts Mim & Lis and guest social worker Gary Hampton. On this episode you get to meet Gary, a social worker positioned within the Australian Royal Commission into institutional responses to child sexual abuse.
EPISODE WARNING: The content of this episode may trigger some adverse or challenging responses for some listene
Bringing the A-Game: A Social Work Advocacy Story Ep. 20
This episode comes with a social justice warning - If you aren't exasperated, flabbergasted, frustrated, or outraged by this story from today's anonymous social worker and the treatment of the patient involved, then some quiet reflection may be required... Consider that your warning!
Join your hosts Mim & Lis as they listen to the committed social justice advocacy of your anonymous social worker a
Abortion Care, Self-Reflection, Trauma, and Social Work Ep. 19
On this episode you'll get to hear the story of two anonymous social workers and their client in an abortion care service. There is a lot to unpack and bear witness to in this story, and so we ask that you take care of yourselves as you listen. Then join Mim, Lis and special guest Denika, as they sit with this story in all its complexity, compassion, and learning.
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Hosts - Lis Murphy and
Leaving Violence - Finding the Power of Choice Ep. 18
This episode highlights the story of an amazing woman, her children, your social worker, and the incredible rediscovery of self, choice, freedom and joy.
Join Mim & Lis as they investigate this experience of a woman leaving violence and the mountains climbed to safely continue life, and the story of one social worker's attempt to walk alongside.
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Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox.
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Aged Care: Getting Beyond the Four Walls Ep. 16
It's 2019 and there's a Royal Commission into Aged Care in Australia. We are well overdue for looking into what is happening in this marginalised and isolated sector of our community! And more importantly, we're overdue in asking ourselves - Where are the social workers?
This episode, you'll hear from a passionate aged care advocate and social worker who sheds a light on the creative dance that ca
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