Episodes

  • 08 - Social Workers Need More Support In The Courtroom (with Michael Watson) Part 2/2

    08 - Social Workers Need More Support In The Courtroom (with Michael Watson) Part 2/2
    May 5 2023
    Michael Watson has been in SW for 30 years and is a court expert. Michael is passionate about the lack of support and training SW receive as part of there practice increasing levels of stress and trauma. He is the author of 'Family Court: Giving Evidence in Family Court'.

    Connect with Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael240656/
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    1 hr
  • 07 - Social Workers Need More Support In The Courtroom (with Michael Watson) Part 1/2

    07 - Social Workers Need More Support In The Courtroom (with Michael Watson) Part 1/2
    Apr 28 2023
    Michael Watson has been in SW for 30 years and is a court expert. Michael is passionate about the lack of support and training SW receive as part of there practice increasing levels of stress and trauma. He is the author of 'Family Court: Giving Evidence in Family Court'.

    Connect with Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael240656/  
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    55 mins
  • 06 - The Experience of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic as Undergraduate Social Work Students (with Dr Jas Sangha)

    06 - The Experience of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic as Undergraduate Social Work Students (with Dr Jas Sangha)
    Apr 21 2023
    Jas talks with Dr Jas Sangha from East Anglia University about his research on undergraduate social work courses and the experiences of Black, Asian and minority ethnic students.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 05 - Social Workers Love Our Frontline Diary (with Laverne)

    05 - Social Workers Love Our Frontline Diary (with Laverne)
    Feb 17 2023

    In this episode, senior social worker and children's practitioner Laverne, shares her experience using the New Generation Social Work Frontline Diary. 

    Our diaries are available in the online store: https://newgensocialwork.co.uk/shop/
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    24 mins
  • 04 - A History of Social Work (with Elford Douglas)

    04 - A History of Social Work (with Elford Douglas)
    Jan 31 2023

    Ash speaks to Elford Douglas, who started his career as a social worker in Birmingham in 1985. A lot has changed over that time. Ash and Elford go back even further and examine the evolution of laws and practices protecting children since the sixteenth century.
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • 03 - How Social Workers Can Use Creative Writing For Self-Reflection (with Katy)

    03 - How Social Workers Can Use Creative Writing For Self-Reflection (with Katy)
    Oct 1 2022
    In this episode, Ash speaks with his writing coach, Katy Massey. They explore the role of writing in social work and how to use creative writing for processing, self-examination, and personal care.   Katy is on the team at The Writing Coach. You can find out more about her here: https://thewritingcoach.co.uk/team/katy-massey/
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    39 mins
  • 02 - Self-Care and Social Work (with Clare)

    02 - Self-Care and Social Work (with Clare)
    Jun 2 2022
    In this episode Ash is joined by Clare who is a coach, hypnotherapist, social worker, and the founder of Lime Flower Wellbeing.
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    58 mins
  • 01 - Health, Wellbeing, and Burnout (with Dan and Imran)

    01 - Health, Wellbeing, and Burnout (with Dan and Imran)
    Jun 1 2022
    Ash talks with Dan and Imran about health, wellbeing, and burnout in the world of social work.
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    1 hr