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  • In this captivating episode of *Social Workers Matter*, we sit down with Professor Frank Keating, a prominent figure in social work and mental health. Frank, who recently retired from his role at Royal Holloway University of London, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussion.

    Key Highlights:

    A Pragmatist's Perspective: Frank shares his unique approach to writing and academia, emphasizing that he only writes when he has something meaningful to convey.

    Career Journey: Discover the challenges and triumphs that shaped Frank's transition from lecturer to professor and how his experiences have informed his beliefs about social work.

    Cultural Sensitivity: Frank discusses the importance of cultural sensitivity in social work practice and how it enhances our ability to notice and respond to individuals' diverse needs.

    Curiosity and Vibrancy of London: Learn how London's vibrant culture has influenced Frank's work and perspective, fueling his curiosity about the people and communities he serves.

    Addressing Unspoken Issues: he discusses the significance of tackling unspoken issues in social work and how this impacts client relationships and outcomes.

    Building Inner Strength: Frank shares insights on developing inner strength for success in the demanding field of social work, offering practical advice for both seasoned professionals and newcomers.

    Latest Research Project: This section provides a glimpse into Frank's latest research, which documents mental health experiences and highlights the importance of this work in today’s society.

    Listen in to hear Frank's passionate insights and gain inspiration for your journey in social work!

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  • Join us for an inspiring episode as we sit down with Natalie, the dynamic founder of Social Life, on a crisp Friday morning. What began as a chilly start quickly became a heartfelt conversation that warmed us up.   

    Natalie shares her career journey and passion for empowering newly qualified and seasoned social work practitioners. Through her consultancy, Social Life, she is dedicated to helping teams and organisations gain a profound understanding of the impact upon the self of providing social care services.

    Motivated by her own experiences, Natalie sought coaching to navigate her emotional responses to her work, and now she's on a mission to guide others in their journey. She emphasises the importance of self-reflection and how it can transform our work as frontline practitioners and leaders.     

    Specialising in Nervous System Regulation and Trauma-Informed Self-Care, Natalie brings her expertise to life through dynamic training sessions, engaging keynote talks, and practical coaching.     

    Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Natalie and discover how her insights can enhance your practice and support your growth. Tune in and be inspired!

     

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  • A short episode recorded partly during my gym workout session—some final reflections for 2024.  Next year is my 40th Anniversary of being a qualified social worker; what a ride! I will be marking this milestone for sure..............

     

    Happy New Year and Peace!

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  • In episode 90 of SWM, I talk with Andrez Harriott, the Founder and CEO of The Liminality Group. TLG's primary task is to prevent and reduce offending among children and young adults aged 10-15. They support health and well-being services within secure estates by delivering integrated models of care to children remanded or sentenced through bespoke psychologically informed programmes. TLG also provides training and leadership consultancy to organisations and professionals across health, justice, DClinPsych courses, and the third and private sectors.

    We discuss TLG's work, how the organisation's name came about, how his course with Tavistock & Portman further informed TLG's work with young people and organisations, collaborative work with other agencies, the relational nature of their approach to work with vulnerable young people and lots more.

    w: www.tlguk.co.uk

    LinkedIn: Andrez Harriott

    email: [email protected].uk

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  • In today’s episode, I'm in conversation with the passionate and extraordinary Meave Darroux, founder and CEO of Brilliant Parents. Brilliant Parents run parenting classes supporting families across the capital and beyond. Their work also specialises in programmes for children in their early years and young people. BP supports families by introducing new parenting techniques to help them deal with challenging behaviour in their children, from toddler to teenager. Early intervention in the lives of families aims not only to help parents but also to transform the confidence and well-being of the child. Supporting parents by helping them cope with their own emotions and those of their child also has crucial long-term benefits and creates happier, more confident parents

    web: www.brilliantparents.org

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  • Nimal, Arlene, and I, members of the Anti-Racism Movement subgroup, discuss the Social Work Awards 2024 and our feelings following our win.

    We also share information about our forthcoming conference on 22/11/24 - entitled ICU. Tickets and more information can be found here;

    https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/icu-or-i-see-you-annual-national-conference-from-the-anti-racist-movement-tickets-1007943996627?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=

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  • **Overview:**
    In this episode, we conclude our insightful discussions with Dr. Agnes Bryan, focusing on Chapter 7 of her forthcoming book manuscript, which delves into the complex themes of race and racism.

    **Key Discussion Points:**
    - **Navigating Difficult Conversations:** Strategies for addressing racism and the importance of positional theory.
    - **Empathy and Emotional Intelligence:** The roles of compassion and understanding in challenging dialogues.
    - **Conflict in Relationships:** Exploring the fear and pain that can arise during sensitive conversations.
    - **Creating Safe Spaces:** Techniques for fostering emotional connections and empathy in interactions.
    - **Addressing Inequality:** Strategies for confronting conflict within organizations.
    - **Holding Spaces:** Understanding the importance of creating supportive environments in professional settings.

    **Reflection:**
    Engaging with Agnes and exploring her profound insights on these crucial topics has been a tremendous privilege. I am eternally grateful for her contributions.

    **Upcoming Event:**
    As a member of the Anti-Racist Movement (ARM), I invite you to our Second Annual National Conference on November 22nd, where Dr. Agnes Bryan will be our keynote speaker. She will share her valuable insights on this year’s theme, “I See You” (ICU).

    **Conference Highlights:**
    - Workshops for students, newly qualified social workers, aspiring writers, and men interested in ARM.
    - Opportunities to deepen understanding of allyship and the role of effective anti-racist group facilitators.
    - Artistic performances and networking opportunities with like-minded individuals committed to systemic and structural change.

    Join us for what promises to be an enriching and inspiring event!

    Here is the link for the ICU event organised by Shantel Thomas - founder of ARM

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  • In our last interview before the summer break, #DrAgnesBryan takes an even deeper dive into the role of the anti-racist facilitator/trainer in supporting transformation. She touches on the emotionality of the space, the feelings of the parties involved, and the need to keep moving forward through relationship-building and increasing our political savvy to promote understanding of the context in which race, racism, and discrimination are difficult to discuss.

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  • On the 5th Anniversary of The Social Workers Matter Podcast, Dr Sylvia is interviewed by Academic, writer and coach Ms Sharon Jennings.

    Sylvia and Sharon discussed various aspects of Sylvia's life and career, including her interests, her approach to work, and her personal and professional journey regarding anti-racism. Additional discussion topics included Sylvia's Interests and Approach to Work, Anti-Racism Journeys and Collective Wisdom, Black African Women's Experiences and Legacy Preservation, Sylvia's Shift Towards Creativity and Fulfilment and Ancestral Resilience, Creativity, and Performing Arts.

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  • In this episode, Dr. Agnes Bryan provides a deep analysis of the dynamics and processes involved in engaging in challenging conversations about race and racism. Specifically, she delves into the topic in Chapter 4 of her unpublished manuscript. Dr. Bryan explores the concept of racial anxiety and fear, examining how these emotions manifest in the interactions between black and white individuals. She emphasizes the importance of understanding that seeking knowledge and wanting answers to "fix" the issue is not the same as truly knowing and comprehending the complexities of race. Dr. Bryan encourages the development of highly attuned listening skills as a means to navigate these challenging conversations effectively.

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  • In this episode, Dr Agnes Bryan continues to share another chapter from her manuscript - chapter III. We discuss in detail elements of 'Holding Spaces for Conversations' about race, racism and anti-racism.

    A fascinating discussion where I shared my experiences when delivering anti-racist training and Agnes applied her thinking to the live material.

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  • Sylvia and Louisa discussed the importance of accessibility for the deaf community, with Louisa sharing her personal experiences as a black parent of her son who became deaf following illness. She shares some of the challenges she faced in navigating the healthcare system. They also discussed her son's educational journey and his later career prospects. Louisa's son Ashton is an inspiring story, as he has not let his hearing impairment hold him back, and has received a tremendous amount in his life. The conversation also touched on the challenges of communication with the deaf community, the importance of parental research and advocacy, and the need to better represent the disabled community in various fields.

    Link: National Deaf Children's Society - https://www.ndcs.org.uk/

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  • After a break of almost 6 months, SWM is back - in this 81st episode, I am in conversation with academic, author, coach and facilitator Dr Agnes Bryan.

    Agnes discusses in detail, chapter 5 from her manuscript: 'Facilitation Leadership & Containment'.

    She highlights the need for skillful and courageous facilitation as we seek to navigate transformative change personally, professionally and within organisations on issues of race, racism and anti discrimination, in the work place and societally.

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  • In this episode, Stefan Brown joins SWM again for part II of his interview. He shares aspects of his anti-racism work as a Social Work Programme lead at Royal Holloway, University of London. Stefan has worked at the University for 14 years. You will also hear about his interests in Mental Health and Criminal Justice in relation to the treatment of Black Men in these spaces.

    Topics we cover include:

    involvement in #SWEARN - Social Work Education anti-racist network. project - decolonising the curriculum Work with Black & Global majority (B&GM) students, teaching staff setting up a mentoring scheme for B&GM students mental health services and the treatment of Black men and the cross-over with the criminal justice system.

    Stefan can be reached at: [email protected].uk

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  • Richard Ashigbor is a social work academic based at Southbank University. Richard is a lecturer and the Course Lead for Social Work at the institution. Richard shares aspects of his rich practice and leadership background and how he reluctantly became an academic which he had not planned.

    He shares;

    the route to his academic career - citing the murder of George Floyd and Hackney's Child Q as significant events during this period of his life discovering differences and similarities between social work practice and academia, seeking ways to challenge established norms in terms of theories and their origins the challenges of teaching and managing the multitudes of dynamics and politics in the teaching space - where surprisingly respect and dignity were noticeably absent locating support for himself and finding his voice

    His vision:

    achieve top University spot become an increasingly inclusive programme develop varied assessment approaches complete a teaching qualification as part of continuous professional development

    Future research interests:

    Youth violence Familial sexual abuse adultification aspects of allied services and working together

    Richard wants to be 'intentional' about achieving change and inclusivity.

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  • In this episode, Sharon and I reflect upon and explore how we feel about doing this work, our conversation includes the following touchpoints:

    we don't want to do this forever, so we approach this work with caution, race and racism are part of my life, not my passion, and constantly weighing up whether this is going to wipe me out, this work takes something from you What was our resistance to undertaking this work?
    Is this work the only thing I think about Race and racism - is not the only thing I think about, am I in denial about these painful aspects of my life?
    We have witnessed awful experiences for trainers undertaking this work we aren't talking about ourselves.
    It's our lived experience and personal (the material)
    We are role models for black brown and white participants.
    What do black practitioners get out of anti-racist training?
    Separate spaces are needed for participants.
    We need to protect participants who are sharing harrowing stories.
    We need to honour those painful stories
    what do white participants bring of themselves to the training space?
    What stories could they admit in separate spaces?
    What are the critical conversations for white people?
    What impact do two black trainers have on a mixed group?
    How are white trainers challenging their inherent racism? the need for white-only spaces will be]enable discussion of epiphanies, which can often be waring and burdensome for black participants, there is a need for honesty What are the issues for us as black trainers: should we be doing this training, often told 'You're the experts', What does that even mean?
    As educators inevitably we water down the material, consequently do we lose aspects of our integrity? Leaders tend to want step-by-step answers to anti-racist practice. Change comes from deep introspection, not a list, there needs to be some sweating and self-challenge involved.
    There is value in exploring social graces, it's a start.
    What does allyship mean?
    What can we as trainers do for ourselves?
    Are you ready for that? Moving forward; Offer colleagues space for proper training, courses, and workshops. Proper developmental spaces to further develop, grow and strengthen as anti-racist educators and trainers. See what interest is out there for this offer and the need for writing

    Ref's, all available in audio books :-)

    Black Fatigue - How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit by Mary-Frances Winters (2020)

    Living while Black - by Guilaine Kinouani (2021)

    How to be an Antiracist - by Ibram X Kendi (2019)

    What white people can do next - by Emma Dabiri ( 2021)

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  • Our guest in this episode is Bash who is the Director of Mkbcare Ltd, a semi-independence care provider for 16yrs + &18yrs + and family support. In today's episode, Bash shares her professional and personal story which includes her progress in continuing her education, and poignantly, the significance of the year - 2017 - which was marked by family health challenges, Brexit and Grenfell. She describes this as the year she did not stop crying......... she shares how these events drove her and her son to set up Mkbcare Ltd and why they did so.

    For more information about their great work check out the links below:

    Company website is https://www.mkbcareltd.co.uk/ Our Instagram is @mkbcare_semi_independent Removal business is called Furniturecab our website is https://www.furniturecab.com/ Instagram is @furniturecab


    Please follow both Instagram sites and consider them for any future large item removals as this continues to give their care experienced young people volunteer work experience and prepares them for future work.

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  • Cath Willams is based at Nottingham University where she lectures on their social work programmes.

    In this episode, we hear more about her ver political family and how she became politicised. Her lengthy career and practice interests

    Cath completed her PhD exploring the impact of migration on family relationships. She is particularly interested in the separation and reunification of Caribbean families. I cannot wait to read it!

    Cath's research presentations include:

    Keynote Speaker, Title: 'Policy and perspective on Migration'. International Conference on Perspectives of Asylum, Refuge and Migration, 3 - 6 December 2019. University of Derby, College of Health and Social Care with Early Childhood Studies, Institute of Education, Multifaith Centre and European partners Research Seminar, Title: Windrush is not History: The Past in the Present. School of Sociology and Social Policy, 23 October 2019, University of Nottingham Conference Presentation, Title: Bringing History to Life: Collaborative Engagement with Older African Caribbean Women'. East Midlands Doctoral Network Postgraduate Research Conference, 11 September 2019, University of Derby Conference Presentation, Title: 'Migration, Memory and Mothering'. The Born Yesterday Conference, September 5-6, 2019, University of Nottingham, UK Unpublished Conference Paper, Title: The Use of Critical Race Theory as an Approach in Social Research. British Sociological Association Postgraduate Research Symposium. University of Durham, 2017. Images of Blackness Conference Paper (unpublished). Title: Focus Groups as a method of exploring the migration experiences of first-generation African Caribbeans. University of Newham, September 2013 Unpublished Conference Paper: Theme: Health and Wellbeing in Society - Title: Migration and Attachment: The Impact of separation on attachment relationships in first and second-generation Caribbean families. The East Midland Universities PGR Students' Conference, University of Nottingham, 2012 Past Research

    Cath was the supervisor on an Oral History Project recording interviews with 1st generation African Caribbean older people in Bradford between 1986-88.

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  • This episode has efficiency in mind, my guest Hayley Watts helps people solve their problems. The people she works with generally have too much work and not enough time, too many emails, or meetings. In addition, she works with teams to help them have difficult conversations, about strategy, getting people to behave in a way that works and making changes that might feel tough but will bring about better outcomes. She also supports managers early in their career journey. In this podcast she touches on; advising clients about what to do when you're not available, consulting emails 3-4 times a day - achieving inbox zero, turning off notifications, creating an email 'Actions' folder, knowing the difference between what's urgent and what's important, know your optimum energy levels during the day, creating time to regularly reflect especially when busy.

    Services Hayley and colleagues provide:

    Training Career Development Coaching Change Management Executive Coaching Leadership Development Life Coaching Public Speaking Non-profit Consulting

    Coaching and Training https://inspireful.co.uk/Coaching and Training https://inspireful.co.uk/

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  • Rebekah Pierre is an author, journalist and social worker. She works as a Professional Officer for the British Association of Social Workers. In our conversation in this episode, Rebekah represents herself and shares her experiences, thoughts and ideas on our Care system. She also shares some of the highs and lows of efforts to get the voices of those with care experience heard by the central government and others in decision-making positions.

    In this podcast you will also hear news about the new book Rebekah has edited titled "Free Loaves on Fridays" - due to be published early next year 2024, this will be an anthology by people with care experience.

    LinkedInhttps://uk.linkedin.com › rebekah-pierre-223b04122

    Twitter: @RebekahPierre92

    https://www.basw.co.uk/media/news/2022/oct/open-letter-social-worker-who-wrote-my-case-files

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