In this episode I speak with Jacob and Aaron. Aaron is a social worker and therapist currently working with children in Out of Home Care across NSW to build the relational networks around children and facilitate their healing from developmental trauma through somatic and play-based therapies. Jacob is a child and adolescent social worker with experience providing trauma-informed therapeutic support to children and young people across the out of home care, refugee resettlement and residential rehabilitation spaces. Both are passionate about building trauma-informed and empathic communities.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• John Moriarty Football - https://moriartyfoundation.org.au/programs/john-moriarty-football/
• Bruce Perry’s books (including The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog) - https://www.bdperry.com/books
• Daniel Hughes’ P.A.C.E. approach - http://www.danielhughes.org/p.a.c.e..html

This episode's transcript can be viewed here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O-TcghzwRqoh03nkEZpVFp4lZFUzfkeDPd8wOfuR1oE/edit?usp=sharing

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In this episode I speak with Claire, a community based social worker with experience initially in mental health before moving into the field of criminal justice. She has predominantly provided long term case management and support for women as they transition from prison back into the community. Claire is a strong advocate for assisting people to develop pathways and identities outside of the criminal justice system to reduce the numbers of people, particularly First Nations peoples cycling in and out of our prisons.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Incarceration Nation - https://incarcerationnation.com.au/
• Community Restorative Centre - https://www.crcnsw.org.au/
• CRC’s ‘Jailbreak’ radio program - https://www.crcnsw.org.au/services/jailbreak-radio/
• Paper Chained: a journal of expression from behind the bars - https://www.paperchained.com/

This episode's transcript can be viewed here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wyYbF7lQtl8bZANVHBsRvBatDqO7V-mHnCbfqXpix1o/edit?usp=sharing

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

In this episode I speak with Cherie, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who has over 15 years’ experience working with children, adolescents and adults primarily working in the field of trauma, focusing on sexual assault and domestic violence. In addition to her counselling role Cherie provides clinical supervision as well as mentoring, training and resources for social workers wanting to develop their own private practice.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Cherie’s website - https://www.cheriegillett.com/
• Janina Fisher - https://janinafisher.com/
• Judith Herman’s ‘Trauma and Recovery’ - https://www.booktopia.com.au/trauma-and-recovery-judith-herman/book/9780465061716.html
• Peter Levine - https://www.somaticexperiencing.com/about-peter
• Port Integrative Therapy (Krystal Hawkins) - https://portintegrativetherapy.com.au/
• ECAV (Education Centre Against Violence) - https://www.ecav.health.nsw.gov.au/

This episode's transcript can be viewed here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gfrQ5kCz4Y7FY50-gj71UsHWjyyaXqIrcUqLZhzr3Vk/edit?usp=sharing

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In this episode I speak with Peggy, who completed her social work degree at the University of South Australia in 1994.  She worked in NSW Health for over 27 years in a variety of social work and health manager roles.  She is currently working for Queensland Health as a social worker in the Queensland Pelvic Mesh Service.  She is passionate about supporting and developing social workers and encouraging them to look outside traditional social work roles for job opportunities.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Kouzes and Posner’s The Leadership Challenge - https://www.leadershipchallenge.com/research/five-practices.aspx
• Senate enquiry into Pelvic Mesh - https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Community_Affairs/MeshImplants/Report

This episode's transcript can be viewed here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LU23OwGC2KhnUh1HP_M5DjuhxmD-4_8z1Z0JbRwneOI/edit?usp=sharing

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

In this episode I speak with Cathy who in over 25yrs as a social worker has worked in the community sector and multicultural aged care, in an acute teaching hospital in rehab and aged care, and has developed training tools and social work group supervision. Cathy has now returned to community social work in Northern Sydney for the Community Nursing program, visiting patients with chronic and complex issues.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Severe Domestic Squalor by John Snowdon, Graeme Halliday, and Sube Banerjee - https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13218719.2013.761743
• How to Use Social Work Theory in Practice, An Essential Guide by Malcolm Payne - https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/how-to-use-social-work-theory-in-practice
• Buried in Treasures - free 15-week online group program, providing in-depth training and support for people with hoarding tendencies - https://www.catholichealthcare.com.au/events/buried-in-treasures-support-groups/#:~:text=Buried%20in%20Treasures%20is%20a,12%20who%20share%20similar%20experiences

This episode's transcript can be viewed here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wMzkGX8GTQkKYxdXx6I_dt2WJUAu9TLIkKCGEXaL-tU/edit?usp=sharing

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In this episode I speak with Rebecca, who has 25 years of social work experience in child protection, legal aid and more recently in private practice. Rebecca has extensive skills in risk assessments and complex case management for young people, and has worked also for the physical abuse and neglect of children counselling service. The majority of her career has been as a criminal consultant for legal aid, and supporting high risk young offenders. More recently Rebecca has moved into part-time private practice, where she continues to specialise in family group conferencing.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Legal Aid NSW (podcasts, annual reports, mental health, Work Development Orders, Closing the Gap Project, Health Justice Partnership Outreach Services and more) - https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/
• Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare - https://www.cfecfw.asn.au/
• Australian Institute of Criminology - https://www.aic.gov.au/
• Safe and Sound Protocol (Unyte Integrated Listening) - https://integratedlistening.com/ssp-safe-sound-protocol/
• Trauma Resource Foundation - https://traumaresearchfoundation.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIw-SEz-eh-gIVRQ4rCh0EkQJHEAAYASAAEgL3ivD_BwE
• PESI mental health continuing education seminars - https://www.pesi.com/
• Psychotherapy Networker magazine - https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/
• Internal Family Systems Institute - https://ifs-institute.com/
• Tania Singer - https://taniasinger.de/
• Janina Fisher - https://janinafisher.com/
• Clinical Applications of the Polyvagal Theory: The Emergence of Polyvagal Informed Therapies by Stephen Porges and Deb Dana - https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324000501
• The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory: The Transformative Power of Feeling Safe by Stephen Porges - https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393707878
• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk - https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score
• The Wisdom of Trauma by Gabor Mate - https://thewisdomoftrauma.com/

This episode's transcript can be viewed here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gmut4QtNyyiA0D4go9VjHPYXr6RI23yBsuU3SQF1oxc/edit?usp=sharing

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In this episode I speak with Lucinda, a Clinical Social Worker, Supervisor and Manager with 15+ years of varied experiences in the child, youth, family, community development and mental health sectors. She has a passion for early intervention and prevention, young people, leadership and wellbeing for practitioners. She has a vast array of experience in working with individuals and groups in community and clinical mental health settings. She is motivated to lead teams of allied health practitioners and students, and to support and empower staff in working together to grow to their full potential whilst sustaining their wellbeing.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Russ Harris, ACT Made Simple (An Easy-To-Read Primer on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). Introduction and first two chapters - https://www.actmindfully.com.au/upimages/ACT_Made_Simple_Introduction_and_first_two_chapters.pdf
• ACT Mindfully, resources and workshops - https://www.actmindfully.com.au/
• Vikki Reynolds, Solidarity, Collective Care and Resisting Burnout -  https://vikkireynolds.ca/
• Vikki Reynolds, Connection and Collective Care: The zone of fabulousness - https://vikkireynoldsdotca.files.wordpress.com/2019/09/2019-context-uk-zone-of-fabulousness-reynolds.pdf
• Brené Brown, Dare To Lead - https://brenebrown.com/book/dare-to-lead/
• Dare to Lead Hub - https://brenebrown.com/hubs/dare-to-lead/
  

This episode's transcript can be viewed here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JfdwGGvzJuYgENYlp4_6EwZtO-IpOkaSVfwfhbNmdd8/edit?usp=sharing

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

In this episode I speak with Cathy, who has worked with a wide variety of populations in Sydney and in Cairns, through hospital, legal, youth, mental health and drug and alcohol services, as well as spending time volunteering overseas. She has recently moved into private practice, specialising in providing therapy in outdoor settings, with a range of mental health, family dynamics and practical needs. She has also completed research into the role of the priest’s wife within the Greek Orthodox Church in the Australian context, drawing from her own experience.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• The Shopfront youth legal service - https://www.theshopfront.org/
• ATODS in Cairns - https://adis.health.qld.gov.au/service-providers/alcohol-tobacco-and-other-drugs-service-atods-aplin-street-cairns
• Counselling By The Seaside - https://www.instagram.com/counselling.by.the.seaside/

This episode's transcript can be viewed here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17xSX6burD9f2dHssAg-v4RbXIkvfUSPbz8Or6jprBeU/edit?usp=sharing

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

In this episode I speak with Gabbie, a final year Masters of Social Work student at Western Sydney University and works part time in community engagement with the peak body for mental health carers in NSW. Gabbie has recently returned from the United States after being selected as one of two Australian representatives to attend the International Summer of Social Work Conference hosted by the University of California, Los Angeles.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Tuck & Yang Article (Decolonization is not a metaphor) - https://clas.osu.edu/sites/clas.osu.edu/files/Tuck%20and%20Yang%202012%20Decolonization%20is%20not%20a%20metaphor.pdf
• Fams (peak body for the NSW family services sector) - https://fams.asn.au/
• Raise the Age Campaign - https://www.raisetheage.org.au/
• Tech For Social Good - https://www.techforsocialgood.org/
• Mental Health Carers NSW - https://www.mentalhealthcarersnsw.org/
• The Inside Social Work Podcast - https://insidesocialwork.com/
• Law Report - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/law-report-full-program-podcast/id74849126

This episode's transcript can be viewed here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wgzcF4osU1tKA0zN4QmW01n_MPsahQaUEuup8ttwcv8/edit?usp=sharing

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

In this episode I speak with Zen, a qualified Counsellor and Mental Health Social Worker with a strong passion for providing high-quality counselling and support,, experienced working with adults, adolescents, and couples, in tertiary education, non-government and community health settings. Zen’s areas of interest include supporting Individuals with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, life transitions, substance abuse, grief and loss, and workplace conflict.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Indigo project (online therapy and face to face courses and events) - https://theindigoproject.com.au/therapy/?filter-help-me-with=couples-therapy-help&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0JiXBhCFARIsAOSAKqAYTrmKQWHzveTGZeD94k5qz8MVJAy6VUCV7Pfhu_W9NBNJEXcEdzwaAqSgEALw_wcB
• Gotman relationship counselling - https://gottmanconnect.com/professionals
• Australian Childhood Foundation (great resources on trauma, youth and out of home care) -  https://professionals.childhood.org.au/resources/
• Reachout resources - https://au.reachout.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0JiXBhCFARIsAOSAKqBSWu9Q0yL_Nks9fqgExvkf2srPu_ZVEbQ9hfZm47AqP1lKHcem_yAaAp7ZEALw_wcB
• Ram Dass Here And Now podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/3Dz4DL2ZMvnNQUnDSXqSdm

This episode's transcript can be viewed here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-X-FAWljXCMSBsz9WKW0r8PBVKHVFkKL84Xrn6hv2cQ/edit?usp=sharing

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