In this episode I speak with Jamie, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Senior Social Worker who works both in private practice and within a community mental health service. Jamie has experience working in the UK and Australia and has a special interest in providing psychological therapy to older adults.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Brené Brown’s conversations with Drs John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman on The Love Prescription - https://brenebrown.com/podcast/the-love-prescription-part-1-of-3/

• The Gottman Institute professional training - https://www.gottman.com/professionals/training/

• Esther Perel’s podcast ‘Where Should We Begin?’ - https://www.estherperel.com/podcast

• Social Worker in Private Practice podcast (Tammy Roche) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4vaR5Bgkh2oMeopl5U9ETD?si=fe544c2d2a3b46d4

• Dr Russ Harris’ workshop ACT Made Simple - https://www.actmindfully.com.au/product/act-made-simple/

• The Happiness Trap resources (Dr Russ Harris) - https://thehappinesstrap.com/free-resources/

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Basics and Beyond (Judith Beck) - https://www.cbtaustralia.com.au/shop/p/cognitive-therapy-basics-and-beyond-89ew4

• Mental Health Academy - https://www.mentalhealthacademy.com.au/

• SW Spotlight episode with Kristin (UK-based social worker) - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/socialworkspotlight/episodes/Episode-98-Kristin-e2c3iug

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cz0SlUcw01BGPKVqciaHdMR0NCudIvYjCMUb97iX4O8/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.