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.
In social work, we are often taught to “reflect” on our practice, but there is a deeper, more transformational layer called reflexivity. In this episode, Jodie and Rose break down these two distinct but interconnected methods for professional growth.
Using the analogy of the Rearview Mirror (looking back at an experience) and the Mirror (looking at ourselves in the present moment), we discuss how to elevate our practice across any setting. Grounded in Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory, we explore how to move from simply observing a situation to truly transforming our professional identity and the way we hold space for others.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The Core Distinction: Why reflection-on-action and reflection-in-action require different internal muscles.
- Kolb’s Cycle: How to use “Reflective Observation” and “Abstract Conceptualization” to turn everyday practice into lasting wisdom.
- Power & Integrity: How being reflexive helps us stay ethical and aware of the “taken-for-granted” assumptions we bring into the room.
- Practical Tools: Simple ways to integrate critical reflection into your supervision and daily routine.
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- New Website: Visit relationalpracticeasocialworkpodcast.com.au to find episodes and our Ambiguous Loss printables.
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- Your Stories: Email us at [email protected] or use the contact section on our website.
Music by Hannah Park
Editing by Angus Pinkstone
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