Relational Practice: a social work podcast
Relational Practice: a social work podcast
Podcast Description
Social Workers and practitioners, ever feel like you're alone in your struggles? Join us for a podcast that feels like a conversation with friends. We combine storytelling, humour, empathy, and a healthy dose of education to share practical advice.Dr Jodie Park and Rose Mackey, two private social work practitioners with 45 years of experience between them, are your co-hosts for this podcast. They'll be bringing all that experience to the practice conversations.
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Explores themes such as power dynamics in social work, professionalism from both client and practitioner perspectives, and practical advice for improving social work practices, with episodes like 'Whose Power is it Anyway?' delving into empowering clients and navigating power conflicts.
Social Workers and practitioners, ever feel like you’re alone in your struggles? Join us for a podcast that feels like a conversation with friends. We combine storytelling, humour, empathy, and a healthy dose of education to share practical advice.
Dr Jodie Park and Rose Mackey, two private social work practitioners with 45 years of experience between them, are your co-hosts for this podcast. They’ll be bringing all that experience to the practice conversations.
Join Rose Mackey and Jodie Park for a vital and in-depth discussion that demystifies formal parenting capacity assessments. They’ll answer the questions you’ve always had: Why are these crucial evaluations conducted, and what do they truly involve?
In this episode, Rose and Jodie explore the fundamental purpose of these assessments, revealing how their aims shift depending on the context. You’ll learn how they inform critical decisions in child protection cases, guide judicial outcomes in court settings, and assess suitability for adoption and fostering.
They then pull back the curtain on the “how-to,” detailing the comprehensive areas covered. Rose and Jodie will walk you through examining a child’s unique needs, understanding a parent’s history and functioning (including mental health, substance use, and trauma), evaluating direct parenting skills, and assessing environmental and social supports. They’ll also delve into the critical aspects of parent-child interaction and a parent’s capacity for insight and change.
But it’s not just about the process. Rose and Jodie shine a light on the essential skills required for this complex work: from sharp analytical and observational abilities to sophisticated communication and writing. They discuss the critical need for deep theoretical knowledge – from child development and attachment theory to trauma-informed practice – and specialized expertise in challenging areas like abuse, addiction, sexual abuse, mental health, and family violence. Understanding “the system” itself is also key.
Whether you’re a practitioner, a student, or simply curious about how these assessments shape the lives of children and families, this episode offers an invaluable look into the intricacies of formal parenting capacity assessments.
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Music by Hannah Park
Editing by Angus Pinkstone
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