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The Social Work Stories Podcast

The Social Work Stories Team

A podcast exploring Social Work practice through stories & critical reflection.

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41:13

Social Work in a Maximum Security Prison: A Story of...

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2019/06/21

When a social worker works in a maximum security prison, and she opens with the line - "He was really intimidating!", then you can be sure it will be a story worth listening to. Join your hosts Lis & Mim as they unpack the creative practice of another one of our fantastic social work storytellers. BONUS: Keep listening right to the end of this episode for a Social Work Stories 'Special Announcement'. Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox. Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech, with special

39:54

Decolonising Social Work Stories: A Supervision...

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2019/06/07

Join Mim and Lis and their special guest Denika, as they explore and investigate decolonisation in the social work world. If you've ever wondered what social work supervision might sound like, then tune in and listen to this important and insightful conversation. Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox. Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech, with special thanks to Brenna Lorkin. Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com Contact us online

32:50

An Antenatal Care Story: Happy Ending? Sad Ending? -...

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2019/05/24

As the title suggests, we're leaving the final decision up to you. Happy ending, or sad ending? You decide. Join your hosts Mim and Lis as they listen and learn from a social worker who's job it is to support a mum and dad who are making one of the hardest decisions in their lives. This story delves into issues of choice, opportunity, colonialism, kinship care, parental rights, child welfare, heartbreak, and ultimately asking the question - what is the role of social work in antenatal care and the

28:06

He Can‘t Speak! The Practice of Holistic Recovery Ep. 12

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2019/04/26

Theory to practice! You hear it over and over again in the social work world, but sometimes it's hard to make sense of how it actually works in day to day practice. Join Lis and Mim as they guide you through this wonderful theory to practice story told by your anonymous social worker and the amazing recovery experience of her client - a boy who can't speak. Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox. Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech, with special thanks to Brenna Lorkin. Music - 'Mama' by

48:30

Miscarriage: A Disenfranchised Grief Ep. 11

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2019/04/14

In this episode you'll hear from two social workers walking alongside a family experiencing a profound yet disenfranchised grief. With Lis & Mim as your guides through this story, you can immerse yourself in the wonderful, tough, sad, and heartwarming world of social work. Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox. Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech. Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com,

40:01

The Dark Place: Working with a Suicide Caller. Ep. 10

The Social Work Stories Podcast ·

2019/04/01

Our anonymous social worker takes you through one of her most difficult stories while working for a mental health crisis line. Throughout this episode we walk the line of uncertainty, risk and harm in the dark place of suicide prevention and crisis support. Please look after yourselves as you listen. We also have a very special guest join us to unpack it all. Be sure to stay with us the whole way through the episode to hear a hauntingly beautiful song that means so much to us! Credits: Hosts - Lis

44:16

Relationship - the Change Agent! Ep. 09

The Social Work Stories Podcast ·

2019/03/15

We come to you with Episode 09 of the Social Work Stories podcast, along with a big hug to say, Happy world social work day 2019! On this episode you'll hear from a social worker who is engaging with a unique model of practice to help children and adults work through their diverse and complex trauma. Join Mim and Lis as they listen, learn, and debrief around this interesting approach to social work practice and the story our practitioner shares. We hope you find it helpful! Credits: Hosts - Lis

37:08

Baptism of Fire - A Story About Early-Career Child...

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2019/03/01

This episode and traverses some of the difficult circumstances and choices experienced by an early-career social worker. Join Mim and Lis as they start to unpack and reflect on the uncertainties, concerns, and successes of working in a child welfare organisation. Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox. Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech. Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow

35:05

My Job Is To Be With You - Breaking the Inflexibility...

The Social Work Stories Podcast ·

2019/02/15

On this episode, Mim & Lis investigate so many of the 'collisions of inflexibility' experienced within the disability welfare sector. You'll hear some great insights into what it means to be a social worker in an often under-resourced and overlooked social work role. Listen to the story of a beautiful family and their masterful social worker whose only job is to be with them, come what may. We hope you enjoy! Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox. Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech. Music -

34:26

Removing the Children, Receiving a Mug - A Child...

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2019/02/01

Join your hosts Mim & Lis as they take a few steps into the dynamic and challenging world of social work in the child and family sector. Be prepared to be challenged and inspired by this story from a young, anonymous social worker thrown into a difficult situation. Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox. Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech. Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow

41:01

Holding the Space - Working with Young People Ep.05

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2018/12/07

Episode 05 of the Social Work Stories podcast explores the anonymous story of an amazing social worker who loved his role as a youth worker for an organisation helping young people using group work practice and youth participation. Join Mim and Lis on this emotional tale of the courage to hold up others, pride in your work, love for your clients, and burning the candle at both ends. Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox. Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech. Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace

28:13

Quality of Life - Putting Your Patient at the Centre...

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2018/11/22

In this episode, Lis & Mim explore a story filled with the complexities of 'end of life' vs 'quality of life' for a patient and their social worker. Listen in as they discuss the balance between advocating for the patient's wishes while working in a clinical social work role. You'll investigate the difficulties of discharge planning, embracing the spiritual, and reflect on what it really means to promote 'Quality of Life'. Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox. Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin

28:45

The Memory Maker and the War Correspondent - Helping...

The Social Work Stories Podcast ·

2018/11/09

On this episode you'll hear Mim & Lis introduce a Social Worker that they have come to know as 'The Memory Maker' and 'The War Correspondent'. This is an emotion-filled episode that will tug at the heart strings, perhaps bringing a smile, as well as some tears. Most of all, it will give you a little insight into the world of social work and how we can bring even just a glimmer of light and love into the darkest and saddest of places. We hope you enjoy! Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim

28:34

Finding My Voice As a Social Worker Ep. 2

The Social Work Stories Podcast ·

2018/10/26

In episode 02 of the Social Work Stories podcast, your hosts Mim and Lis introduce an anonymous social worker who finds her voice as she does all she can to help a young man communicate. You're about to embark on a story of love, perseverance, advocacy, and heartfelt compassion, and hopefully get a sense of the ways in which social workers do all they can to make the world a better place, even for just one person. Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox. Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin

22:47

The Social Work Stories Podcast Ep. 1

The Social Work Stories Podcast ·

2018/09/17

Episode 01 - The Social Work Stories Podcast. CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion of the death of a young child. If this subject is likely to cause you distress, please choose another episode from our podcast feed. Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox. Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech. Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle

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