Messy Social Work

In this episode I some learning from recent training on attachment delivered by Rebecca Carr-Hopkins. Check her out here: https://iswmatters.co.uk Any questions please contact me on richdevinesocialwork@gmail.com Connect with me on: https://twitter.com/RichardDevineSW Follow my blog, where you can be sent fortnightly blogs on topics covered on this podcast: https://richarddevinesocialwork.com/abou...

In this episode I explore ideas and principles that I learned over the years to manage time more effectively.  Any questions please contact me on richdevinesocialwork@gmail.com Connect with me on: https://twitter.com/RichardDevineSW Follow my blog, where you can be sent fortnightly blogs on topics covered on this podcast: https://richarddevinesocialwork.com/about/ If you enjoyed this episode, plea...

In this episode I explore ideas and principles that I learned over the years to manage time more effectively.  Any questions please contact me on richdevinesocialwork@gmail.com Connect with me on: https://twitter.com/RichardDevineSW Follow my blog, where you can be sent fortnightly blogs on topics covered on this podcast: https://richarddevinesocialwork.com/about/ If you enjoyed this episode, plea...

In this episode I interview Professor Colin Pritchard, a distinguished academic and in my experience, a lovely, generous, wise individual. Professor Colin Pritchard is an Emeritus Professor, School of Medicine, University of Southampton and Visiting Professor at Dept Psychiatry and Research Professor in Psychiatric Social Work, Bournemouth University. I watched a youtube series of him being interv...

Building on the conversation from last week's episode with Danny and Mike from Lads Like Us, I explore professional curiosity and #askwhy that they passionately and eloquently advocated for. I explore the same topic from a practical and practice point of view.  I share tips and principles that facilitate compassion and professional curiosity with adults and children.  Any questions please con...

In this episode, I am joined by Danny and Mike from Lads Like Us. We talk about:  - trauma, ACEs, criminal behaviour, gangs  - unmet need, unresolved trauma and the path of self destruction  - The importance of making sense of who you are  - professional curiosity  - weaponising empathy  - The power of 1  - recovery, healing and discovering your potential Mike and Danny are incredibly thoughtful,...

In this episode I am joined by social worker and colleague Andy Black, and we reflect on a great question by Rebecca Key,  'how do you walk the fine balance between curiosity, care and compassion for the experiences of a parent without this clouding your judgment or waiting too long to intervene and take action to secure the child permanence and safety in their time scales'.  We are very...

In this episode I am joined by social worker and colleague Andy Black, and we reflect on some key learning from John Burnham who attended a recent conference in BANES. Any questions please contact me on richdevinesocialwork@gmail.com Connect with me on: https://twitter.com/RichardDevineSW Follow my blog, where you can be sent fortnightly blogs on topics covered on this podcast: https://richarddevi...

In this episode I explore the term 'she prioritise her own needs above her childs'. The essay can be found here: https://richarddevinesocialwork.com/2020/06/19/she-prioritises-her-own-needs-above-her-childs/ Any questions please contact me on richdevinesocialwork@gmail.com Connect with me on: https://twitter.com/RichardDevineSW Follow my blog, where you can be sent fortnightly blogs on t...

In this episode I explore whether, in child protection, to build therapeutic relationships. I argue that social work is inherently conflictual, which makes this difficult and explore how we can build meaningful and impactful relationships.  The essay can be found here: https://richarddevinesocialwork.com/2022/10/31/relationship-based-practice-in-child-protection-an-insurmountable-problem/ Any ques...

An introduction to the podcast, who I am and my journey into social work. A massive thank you to Vicki, from Social Work sorted who is an inspiration and gave very helpful advice, DO NOT MISS her podcast: https://www.socialworksorted.com/aboutme Connect with me on: https://twitter.com/RichardDevineSW Follow my blog, where you can be sent fortnightly blogs on topics covered on this podcast: https:/...