In this episode I speak with Ashton, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Supervisor, Trainer, Consultant and Private Practice Owner, having completed both a Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice degrees. She has many years of experience working with children and families and is passionate about working with people who have experienced trauma, collaborating with each client to create a safe and positive therapeutic experience. Ashton is also a clinical supervisor and leadership coach who uses a trauma-informed approach to support supervisees and leaders in their roles as well as helping them to achieve their career goals.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Becoming an AMHSW Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/582802892350542/
  
• Willowtree Wellbeing - https://willowtreewellbeing.com/
  
• Ashton Hayes Consulting - https://ashtonhayesconsulting.com.au/
  
• An introduction to trauma-informed care (NSW Health) - https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/psychosocial/principles/Pages/trauma-informed.aspx
  
• Dr Brené Brown - https://brenebrown.com/
  
• Dr Bruce Perry - https://www.bdperry.com/
  
• Dr Janina Fisher - https://janinafisher.com/
  
• Dr Dan Hughes - http://www.danielhughes.org/
  
• Dr Dan Siegel - https://www.m.drdansiegel.com/home/
  

This episode's transcript can be viewed here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10e8ctHGgYelxspjxXQPSUyVaYHj0VIUhjxtshQhyr4w/edit?usp=sharing

Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.