Social Workers Matter

Welcome to another episode of SWM.   We have a lovely interview with Integrative Psychotherapist Delores McPherson. I met Delores when I attended one of her support groups for 'Black Mature Women' aka BMW.  Delores shares aspects of her career and her current therapeutic work with young people in receipt of Youth Offending Services (YOS). Delores also has a private practice and undertake...

In this episode, we hear from my guest social psychologist Anita Nayyar, she shares the findings from some interesting research into how we are coping with COVID-19.  In particular, her research reveals how members of BAME communities are not expressing the full range of trauma responses for fear of stereotyping - this cannot be a good thing - Anita started her career in marketing, she now works f...

In this episode I am in conversation with Raymond Douglas. Ray is an Executive Trainer, Facilitator & Enabler, he is seen as one of today’s leading thinkers and doers around reducing Gang & Serious Violence. In today’s episode, he shares some of his personal and professional background and history – he shares so many nuggets of self-knowledge and his perspectives on the impact of his exper...

Another solo episode - how are you coping with the new COVID-19 situation? What's your morning routine? What's Reflective Supervision - brainstorm. email: adosylv@gmail.com Fb: https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=social%20workers%20matter&epa=SEARCH_BOX Please leave a review and share.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another SWM - today's episode is another solo, I share some update on my current activities in the education space and run through some bits from BASW's PSW magazine.  Please help to get the word out. My Email: adosylv@gmail.com Book : Black children in care: health, hair and skin by Denise Lewis & Flora Awolaja See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the last summer episode, we now have autumn to look forward to and the potential prospect of another 'lock down' - not great! In today's episode, I share some news about the new semester and what this has meant for me as a Social Work educator.   In the second part of this episode we dip into BASW's  PSW magazine for a couple of stories that caught my eye.  Which inc...

Hi There, I hope you and your family and friends are safe and well. It's great to be back for season II of Social Workers Matter.  In today's episode, I touch on; sadness at the end of last semester for social work students unable to celebrate their achievements.   impact of COVID on my own family as members of the Afro Caribbean community. summer and COVID-19; self care, *books, reflect...

Welcome to the final episode in season 1, we have a brief review and plans for season 2.  Have a good summer, rest, revive and recharge - slow down and reflect.  See you in September aka the fall :-)  Do reach out to me, join our Fb Community and leave a review it helps get the word out. Email: adosylv@gmail.com Facebook SWM Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530/ Peace See omn...

Welcome to another episode of Social Workers Matter, I hope you're well and continuing to cope through this season of challenge during this pandemic. As we record today in the UK , our Prime Minister and his cabinet set about relaxing some of the COVID-19 safety measures. Some of us are not so confident about too much relaxation, particularly those of us from BAME communities who have been so...

In this solo episode, I touch on stories from BASW's June edition of the PSW Magazine, share my walking audio book pleasures and the George Floyd tragedy. Come join our SWM facebook community @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530/ Reach out to me adosylv@gmail.com Check out these audio books - Lemn Sissay 'Why is my name' and 'Money.  A love story' by Kate Nort...

Dr Lydia Beckler is my guest, she shares her professional journey from Youth Worker to Senior Manager of a therapeutic service for young people with high needs. Lydia has also achieved more in Higher Education despite her demanding roles.  She currently lives overseas where she is embarking on a new journey.  Website: http://www.wellbeingcrete.com Email: leb@wellbeingcrete.com Do reach out to me a...

In this episode, we have a really great conversation with Dr Jane Herd CEO of #Orb8, a social enterprise. Orb8 provides high quality, psycho-education and training. Jane has been working in social care and social work for over 30 yrs and is a clinical social worker.  You will hear more about Orb8, their current activities and how she has embraced technology to enhance her work.  You will also hear...

This is another solo episode, the first item responds to the question; Names of the 9 main types of psychology? (Ref; psychologydiscussion.net) Social Work Student challenges during the lockdown (Ref;  Study Skills for Social Workers - Christine Stogdon & Robin Kiteley - University of Huddersfield) Research in Practice - Social Work Organisational resilience diagnostic aka SWORD (Ref; research...

In this episode, I've chosen articles from the BASW's PSW Magazine which caught my interest.   I was particularly grateful for the information on the importance of self-care, this issue can be really difficult to achieve for us as Social Workers.  We often feel guilty for putting ourselves first, and our professional code of ethics makes very little reference to this necessity as with ma...

This weeks episode is about self-care, at a time when anxiety, fear and worry are at their heights we must remember to take care of ourselves as social workers.  Sylvia reviews a paper shared by a colleague;  'Living with worry and anxiety amidst global uncertainty' - 2020 Psychology Tools Limited This resource is free.  https://www.psychologytools.com/resource/ living-with-worry-and-anx...

This is a solo episode with my comments on short articles from the British Association of Social Work (BASW) magazine  Professional Social Work.   I have selected 5 articles from March 2020 issue; RIP Terry Bamford, changes to immigration legislation and impact on social care provision, substance and domestic abuse guide launched, the class issue, tackle workloads! Please subscribe and leave a rev...

In this episode of  SOCIAL WORKER MATTERS, we meet the founder of social enterprise N.abled, Nadine Denneth.    Nadine and her team are committed to providing Exercise and Nutrition Therapy & Rehabilitation Home Care Services for their clients who have lost health and hope after a debilitating illness, injury or hospitalisation. Nadine shares the personal story of her father's illness. He...

I am in conversation with Registered Integrative Therapist - Hannah Nicholson who works with Adults and Adolescents. She has a successful practice in Buckinghamshire UK, provides counselling services to Charity for young people and spent several years working within a mental health hospital attending to the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of patients. In today's episode, Hannah share...

In this episode retired Social Worker, Judith, shares her story.  We get a glimpse of her rich and varied experiences, she is amusing and engaging. We touch on her early life and what drew her to the profession.  We hear about post-war London, the challenges faced by immigrant families and the welcome they were afforded.  Judith qualified as a teacher to begin with as she was too young to become a...

Today’s episode is called ‘Social Work Meets Interior Decorating’. In this episode, we meet Arlisha from Dallas, Texas USA. Arlisha is a Behavioral Management Consultant and an Interior Decorator. She has taken her professional background and expertise in social work and integrated it with her passion for interior decorating. Her work includes educating individuals and families on the psychology o...

In this episode of SWM, I am in conversation with Management & Organisational Consultant, psychotherapist, Executive Coach and writer  Dr Agnes Bryan.  Having  both recently spent time with family in the Caribbean we share our initial thoughts of sunnier climes and clearly have both valued the restorative nature of our travels.  We move on to talk about her long and illustrious career in healt...

Errol Donald is not a social worker but he works closely with social workers and other disciplines.  He is passionate about Hip Hop, art and working creatively with young people and others.  As he completes the final phase of his training as a therapist, Errol is keen to develop new approaches to therapy and emotional well-being and believes Hip Hop culture supported his identity development and g...

In this weeks episode, we meet Nicole Louis - Independent Social Worker (SW) and business owner. Nicole shares aspects of her career journey, how and why she took her current path and how much more fulfilled she now feels, she has more control of her work and is doing more of the work she loves.  Her business is called All About Families @ https://www.allaboutfamilies.co.uk/ where she and her team...

In this episode as promised, I managed to get members of my family to express their thoughts about my profession and what it's like having a social worker in the family, It made interesting listening for me. My sisters who felt I've managed this long career very well, and feel they have been part of social work too, my niece who has known no difference and drew references from one of her...

'What do you think of social workers?' This is the first of two parts. In this short episode, I share a brief account of a conversion I had with a man I met in Antigua airport a couple of years ago, where he shares quite candidly his views about social work. My sister was present at the time, and this got me thinking and reflecting upon what my family think about my profession. Social wo...