Podsocs - Social Work Podcasts

Mark Hughes speaks about his research on the issues faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people who are ageing.

Vishanthie Sewpaul speaks to us about the importance of the emancipatory power of education using powerful narratives from her own experience growing up in apartheid South Africa and as an educator of social work students. The messages are clear – macros factors, politics and the importance of self esteem and hope for the future are important to all people.

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Theory is critical to how social work is practised. Malcolm Payne makes this important link in this conversation. He takes us on a fascinating journey from debates about theory to examples from his own practice in hospice care.

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Reflecting on what we do is an important aspect of competent practice and important to ongoing professional development and supervision. A critical approach encourages a deeper process. Jan Fook talks to us about her work on critical reflection.

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Grahame Simpson talks to us today about social work in the field of brain injuries. His miniature schnauzers, Abbey and Hayley, feel compelled to join the conversation.

Grahame Simpson talks to us today about social work in the field of brain injuries. His miniature schnauzers, Abbey and Hayley, feel compelled to join the conversation.

Many transnational adoptees are politically active and influence the practice of intercountry adoption. In today’s podcast, Tobias Hübinette discusses some contemporary issues in intercountry adoption.

Many transnational adoptees are politically active and influence the practice of intercountry adoption. In today’s podcast, Tobias Hübinette discusses some contemporary issues in intercountry adoption.

Robert Bland talks with us today about contemporary issues in mental health, in particular, the Recovery Model and its relationship to practice

Robert Bland talks with us today about contemporary issues in mental health, in particular, the Recovery Model and its relationship to practice

In this episode, Tom Shakespeare brings the issues that affect people living with disabilities to the fore. Sexual health, personalization of care and the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities are high on the agenda.

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