Social Work Spotlight Yasmine Loupis

In this episode I speak with Thanh, an accredited mental health social worker with intensive experience working with people who have a history of complex trauma and addiction. She has recently developed her own private practice and is passionate about addressing stigma and improving access and engagement in mental health services for Vietnamese and Asian populations more generally.



Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:


The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk - https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score


In an Unspoken Voice by Peter A. Levine - https://www.penguin.com.au/books/in-an-unspoken-voice-9781556439438


Thanh’s business ‘Embracing Us’ - https://embracingus.com.au/





This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/13jsH53ibRd7txrPj_DZasJkt5Am2mQFuFBOyteaBxB0/edit?usp=sharing


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In this episode I speak with Su, a care manager at The CareSide, assisting and manage clients in accessing support through their home care packages. Originally from Shanghai, Su spent three years as a corporate banker before moving to Adelaide to complete her Master's degree at Flinders University in 2019, chasing her desire to make a meaningful difference in people's lives through social work.



Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:


The CareSide - https://www.thecareside.com.au/


The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator - https://au.themyersbriggs.com/themyersbriggs-all-about-the-mbti-assessment.aspx


My Aged Care - https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/





This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CTrdY18zbBAKC2Dq9fmOSNWVfzhiUQq93mDO198OP4s/edit?usp=sharing


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In this episode I speak with Stef, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who works in private practice at Clarity Therapy in Gymea, Sydney. He has a background in child protection and Out of Home Care, and utilises an integrated therapeutic approach, drawing on evidence based modalities as well as social work theory, aiming for a holistic approach to improving mental health.



Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:


The Ankali Project - https://thealbioncentre.org.au/ankali-project/


Barnardos Australia - https://www.barnardos.org.au/


Clarity Therapy - https://claritytherapy.com.au/


Building Your Ideal Private Practice by Lynn Grodzki - https://www.wiley.com/en-au/Building+Your+Ideal+Private+Practice+A+Guide+for+Therapists+and+Other+Healing+Professionals-p-9780393709483


PESI continuing education - www.pesi.com.au


Ashton Hayes’ podcast Becoming an AMHSW - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/becoming-an-amhsw-the-podcast/id1642275191


Interview with Brené Brown and Esther Perel on New AI (Artificial Intimacy) - https://brenebrown.com/podcast/new-ai-artificial-intimacy/





This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S3KYUnQrF4r4wr7DOw1CnCPY7njgtEbdBSKoSxvm5z4/edit?usp=sharing


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In this episode I speak with Jamie, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Senior Social Worker who works both in private practice and within a community mental health service. Jamie has experience working in the UK and Australia and has a special interest in providing psychological therapy to older adults.



Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:


Brené Brown’s conversations with Drs John Gottman and Julie Schwartz Gottman on The Love Prescription - https://brenebrown.com/podcast/the-love-prescription-part-1-of-3/


The Gottman Institute professional training - https://www.gottman.com/professionals/training/


Esther Perel’s podcast ‘Where Should We Begin?’ - https://www.estherperel.com/podcast


Social Worker in Private Practice podcast (Tammy Roche) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4vaR5Bgkh2oMeopl5U9ETD?si=fe544c2d2a3b46d4


Dr Russ Harris’ workshop ACT Made Simple - https://www.actmindfully.com.au/product/act-made-simple/


The Happiness Trap resources (Dr Russ Harris) - https://thehappinesstrap.com/free-resources/


Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Basics and Beyond (Judith Beck) - https://www.cbtaustralia.com.au/shop/p/cognitive-therapy-basics-and-beyond-89ew4


Mental Health Academy - https://www.mentalhealthacademy.com.au/


SW Spotlight episode with Kristin (UK-based social worker) - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/socialworkspotlight/episodes/Episode-98-Kristin-e2c3iug





This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cz0SlUcw01BGPKVqciaHdMR0NCudIvYjCMUb97iX4O8/edit?usp=sharing


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Hi and welcome to Social Work Spotlight, where I showcase different areas of the profession each episode. I’m your host, Yasmine Loupis, and today's guest is Cass, a respectful child protection social worker and supervisor with a therapeutic mindset, committed to addressing social issues through innovative approaches and challenging injustices with kindness and empathy. Cass is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and advocacy for marginalised communities through systemic change.



Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:


Winangay resources for Aboriginal kids and families - https://www.winangay.com/resources


Kevin Campbell’s Family Finding and Family Seeing - https://www.familyfinding.org/our-team & https://www.familyseeing.org/about


The Last Daughter film - https://www.thelastdaughter.com.au/


After the Apology film - https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-program/after-the-apology/1333274179947





This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yenw8UAoUc_iGd7KbqyMXOO9mAYgPCoSK02sakvUxlg/edit?usp=sharing


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Hi and welcome to Social Work Spotlight, where I showcase different areas of the profession each episode. I’m your host, Yasmine Loupis, and today's guest is Dean, a dedicated and compassionate counsellor who specialises in client-centred therapies for both individuals and couples. Dean is a social worker with additional training in nursing, mental health and addiction, as well as being an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. Dean specialises in anxiety, depression and addiction, with a talent for helping clients quit smoking, drinking and other substances.



Links to resources mentioned in this week’s episode:


Open Arms veterans and families counselling service - https://www.openarms.gov.au/


Lives Lived Well - https://www.liveslivedwell.org.au/


Dean’s website - https://www.apollocounsellingservices.com.au/about


Dean’s LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-bell-443531191





This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QzarWfFdhWZCk3wagV_5r7dfCO1E2vKfXWjWOoQL-Gs/edit?usp=sharing


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