Social Work Spotlight

In this episode I speak with Monique, a dynamic and innovative Social Worker specialising in disability social work under the NDIS funding system. Monique provides therapeutic and capacity building services to the neurodivergent community and professional supervision and training through her private practice "Our Future Focus" in Brisbane. Monique is a passionate clinical supervisor, trainer and avid encourager of social workers who want to learn more about effective and evidence based disability social work.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Monique’s business ‘Our Future Focus’ - https://ourfuturefocus.com.au/

• NDIS Social Workers Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1570529893102681

• Reframing Autism - https://reframingautism.org.au/

• Training with Monique Mitchelson - https://moniquemitchelson.com.au/373-2/

• Divergent Futures - https://www.divergentfutures.com/

• The Neurodivergent Woman podcast - https://moniquemitchelson.com.au/podcast/

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kCgVaRE_D7PUOp97VcNjfI_dSimtXIDtbHNsG7SIZT0/edit?usp=sharing
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In this episode I speak with Victoria, a Social Worker and Peer Worker living and working on Stolen Kaurna Land in Adelaide, South Australia). As a recent Master’s of Social Work graduate she has been active in the Youth Mental Health sector, with a passion for working collaboratively with Multicultural, LGBTQIA+ people, and those with intersectional identities.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Youth Peer Work training - https://www.orygen.org.au/Training/Resources/General-resources/Toolkits/Youth-peer-work

• LELAN (SA Lived Experience Leadership & Advocacy Network) - https://www.lelan.org.au/ledge-intro-leadership-modules-home/

• So you want to talk about race? (book by Ijeoma Oluo)

• Pease, B. (2010). Undoing Privilege: Unearned Advantage in a Divided World. Zed Books.

• Bennett, B., & Green, S. (2019). Our voices: Aboriginal social work (Second edition)

• Building service capacity to work with LGBTIQ+ forcibly displaced people - https://fdpn.org.au/lgbtiq-settlement-training/

• LGBTIQA+ Multilingual Terminology, co-designed by multilingual LGBTQ+ people and linguists and translators - https://www.rainbowterminology.org/

• Stories untold podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/790pdThflCpxh2aF9TQl9O?si=FPGhmyttQtuRaHMklTHMeQ

• You Can’t Ask That (ABC TV documentary) - https://iview.abc.net.au/collection/979

• Race Matters - values and complexities of race, culture and identity - https://fbiradio.com/podcast/racematters/

• Elliot Page’s Gaycation TV documentary series - https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/gaycation/season-1

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1suElT4_FFinSGkGCflyoRSVxuF2indQ_2kaKCtLlN24/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.

In this episode I speak with Sharon, who has worked as a caseworker, groupwork coordinator, child and family counsellor and primary school counsellor and is now an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker in private practice. She provides supervision to other social workers and students, is trained as a Systemic Couple and Family Therapist and facilitates both standard and youth Mental Health First Aid training.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Kate and Emma novel (Monica Dickens) - https://www.bloomsbury.com/au/kate-and-emma-9781448203109/

• Mindsight (Dr Dan Siegel) - https://drdansiegel.com/mindsight/

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z5IlEDVdoDAxhIZDwZ3GUzT9-S8m_AxybrSiqvtgki8/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.

In this episode I speak with Michele, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Accredited EMDR Consultant, Clinical Resource Therapy Trainer as well as partner in private practice and Director of EMDR Relational and Training at Seva House in the Hunter region. Michele has worked extensively with children, young people and adults who have experienced complex trauma as well as supporting young people who have caused harm to others. Michele provides EMDR Consultation and Clinical Supervision to professionals and develops and facilitates training in EMDR and Resource Therapy. 

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Michele’s Clinical Practice – www.sevahouse.com.au

• Michele’s EMDR Consultation Practice – www.emdrelational.com

• EMDR and Resource Therapy Training – www.sevatraining.com.au

• Gabor Maté – Authenticity vs Attachment - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3bynimi8HQ & https://redefineschool.com/gabor-on-authenticity-attachment/

• Linda Thai’s training - https://collectivelyrooted.thinkific.com

• EMDR – Notice that Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/notice_that_podcast/

• Arnold Mindell - http://www.aamindell.net & https://online.processwork.edu

• Earth Based Psychology – book by Arnold Mindell

• Metaphysical Anatomy – book by Evette Rose

• Unlocking the Emotional Brain – book by Bruce Ecker

• Polyvagal Informed EMDR – book by Rebecca Kase

• Treating Trauma and Addiction with the Felt Sense – book by Jan Winhall

• The Others Within Us – book by Robert Falconer

• Every Memory Deserves Respect EMDR – book by Michael Baldwin

• The Art and Science of EMDR – book by Rotem Brayer

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) 3rd Edition – book by Francine Shapiro

• Rivers Way – book by Arnold Mindell

• The Wisdom of your Dreams – book by Jeremy Taylor

• Our Polyvagal World – book by Stephen Porges

• Gabor Maté’s In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts - https://drgabormate.com/book/in-the-realm-of-hungry-ghosts/

• Social Work Spotlight podcast episode with Amy (Michele’s colleague at Seva house) - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/uRRwl1dVNFb

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R0vp9ui0legCso99FYpO3xJ9jreZ3_HcjMNYKPzmVX8/edit?usp=sharing
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In this episode I speak with Jana, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over a decade of experience working as a practitioner and clinician within community-based and multidisciplinary services, working with individuals and families, providing 1:1 counselling and case management support, as well as offering mentoring and supervision to emerging and graduate social workers.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Jana’s practice website - https://www.wusahcounselling.com/

• Hints for Healing (STARTTS) - https://www.hintsforhealing.startts.org.au/

• The Department film - https://thedepartmentfilm.com.au/

• Bessel van der Kolk’s The Body Keeps the Score - https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15ahmdpZstPvDURxLd6TP8bD062XPR3arKU8cphU146k/edit?usp=sharing
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Hi and welcome to Social Work Spotlight, where I showcase different areas of the profession each episode. I’m your host, Yasmine McKee-Wright, and for the 100th episode of Social Work Spotlight I’ve invited five previous guests to return to the podcast who were all very early on in their careers when we previously met, to let us know what they’ve been up to, where they are working now, and how they have developed personally and professionally. Join me for this very special milestone celebration as I speak again with Anna, Emily, Haylee, Kate and Maddy.

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VQMGB2wECxE8h6wNvrMDtZHqPZwG6mqulcJBukceRWU/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.

In this episode I speak with Shahil, who has worked across the areas of youth homelessness, disability and suicide prevention and aftercare and now works in policy, advocacy and social campaigning. Shahil believes in social justice and advocating for the rights of people experiencing challenges in life, finding that focusing on intervention at a micro-level is just as critical as issues on a macro-level. 

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Neutrality Project - https://neurality.world/

• Vinnies Successful Member Recruitment guide - https://mavs.vinnies.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Member-Recruitment-Guide_6-January-2021.pdf

• St Vincent de Paul Society web site - https://www.vinnies.org.au/

• St Vincent de Paul Society NSW LinkedIn page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/vinniesnsw/

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b8BZUR0bJNX2tVFANm8JV9DpT5oFb46l9W-VcLQdPig/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.

In this episode I speak with Kristin, a qualified social worker with 17 years of social work experience in youth justice, child protection and the family court.  Kristin qualified in Australia but has lived and worked in the UK since 2012.  Now alongside her social work role, Kristin supports other overseas social workers making the move to the UK.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• CoramBAAF - https://corambaaf.org.uk/

• The British Association of Social Workers (BASW) resources - https://new.basw.co.uk/policy-and-practice/resources

• Let’s Talk Social Work podcast (BASW) - https://new.basw.co.uk/training-cpd/lets-talk-social-work-podcast

• Kristin’s LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-mckenzie/

• Work and Life in the UK (Kristin’s blog) - https://ukworklife.com/

  
  

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u7bYp5MbCd-kf-uCG2kNPcfuJ2Dac0Jx-9oJUBSOapY/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.

In this episode I speak with Patricia. Born in Zambia, Patricia has qualifications in Social Work and Social Policy and her experience spans working in government and non-government organisations and co-authoring a chapter of a clinical handbook in adolescent medicine. Her experience as a mother of a child with a terminal illness inspired her to write a book, and she’s now working on a follow up novel.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Bwembya’s Mother (Patricia’s book) - https://www.amazon.com/Bwembyas-Mother-Patricia-Kasengele/dp/1922920258/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=bwembya%27s+mother&qid=1696657257&sr=8-1

• Patricia’s interview on Insaka Talk Show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0lUcUtArVw&ab_channel=InsakaTalkShow

• Clinical Handbook In Adolescent Medicine (Patricia’s co-authored resource) - https://www.amazon.com.au/Clinical-Handbook-Adolescent-Medicine-Professionals-ebook/dp/B00EAIE6EE

• Video resource featuring Patricia on supporting teenagers with chronic illness (adult health care overview) - https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens/videos/transition-to-adult-health-care

• Video resource featuring Patricia on supporting teeangers with chronic illness (preparing for adult health care) - https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens/videos/adult-health-care-preparing

• Palliative Care Australia ‘Journeys’ handbook - https://palliativecare.org.au/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2015/04/Journeys-2010-Section-04.pdf

• Compassionate Friends ‘Focus’ Magazine - https://www.thecompassionatefriendsnsw.org.au/receive-our-magazine

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14memB6GrNutt3PDSKGaO_kN7zstTk8p0ioBWzk0IBRk/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.

In this episode I speak with Marie, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Couples and Family Therapist, presenter, podcaster, and trainer, renowned for her expertise in the field of mental health and wellbeing. With a focus on normalising discussions around mental health, Marie equips audiences with the knowledge and tools to nurture their own mental wellbeing, helping to break down stigma and empower individuals to speak openly and confidently about mental health.

Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:

• Marie’s business, The Threapy Hub - https://thetherapyhub.com.au

• Marie’s website - https://marievakakis.com.au

• Marie’s Instagram account - https://www.instagram.com/marievakakis

• This Complex Life podcast - https://marievakakis.com.au/podcast/

This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j-wrrjj2DfuDwrP62mvVqTmMbthymnGWEhx4rL9rQsk/edit?usp=sharing
Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.