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Social Work Radio brings you interviews and discussions on the issues that matter to social workers in the real world. From politics and policies to dating and ethical dilemmas, there’s something for everyone.

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Social Work Radio brings you interviews and discussions on the issues that matter to social workers in the real world. From politics and policies to dating and ethical dilemmas, there’s something for everyone.

    Terrible self-care ideas for social workers

    Terrible self-care ideas for social workers

    Let’s be honest, what toxic self-care have we previously indulged in? What genuinely helpful self-care support could our employers give us? And what self-care tips would you give your younger social work self? This week on Social Work Radio, our hosts Vince and Cara are exploring the topic of self-care - in all its glory! Join the discussion.
    Created by social workers, for social workers.

    • 55 min
    A social worker's guide to making friends

    A social worker's guide to making friends

    Does hardship, trauma, and shared pain bond us as friends? Have you made friends in social work, and what are the differences between your social work friends and your 'normal' friends? This week, host Vince is joined by a new face, social worker Cara Davis, to chat through friends and social work!
    Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the conversation every Friday morning.

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Are you a perfectionist procrastinator?

    Are you a perfectionist procrastinator?

    Are you a perfectionist, a procrastinator, or both?
    Is it possible to be perfect in social work? How do we avoid procrastination at work? And how do we manage the unrealistic expectations of others? Explore the topic of perfectionist procrastinating with our Social Work Radio hosts!
    Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the conversation every Friday morning.

    • 52 min
    Social work stress (and how to reduce it)

    Social work stress (and how to reduce it)

    In this week's episode of Social Work Radio, our hosts are tackling the topic of 'stress' - what are their own symptoms of work stress, what are their individual coping strategies, and where does the line come in terms of how much employers need to be helping?
    To what extent do we simply have to accept that social work is stressful? And what are the tips we should all be bearing in mind?
    Created by social workers, for social workers. Join the conversation every Friday morning.

    • 49 min
    Ethical dilemmas in social work

    Ethical dilemmas in social work

    The biggest challenge of an ethical dilemma is that it does not offer an obvious solution that would comply with ethical norms.
    Throughout the history of humanity, people have faced such dilemmas and, in this week's episode of Social Work Radio, Vince and Tilly explore the concept of ethical dilemmas in social work, laying out examples each have encountered in the workplace. They also work their way through some popular ethical dilemmas, including The Trolley Problem, The Lying Doctor, and The Organ Donation Dilemma. Play along at home and figure out whether or not your own ethics align with our hosts.
    Created by social workers, for social workers.

    • 52 min
    Ten ways to improve social work retention

    Ten ways to improve social work retention

    This week, our Social Work Radio hosts explore why current retention rates in social work - across both children's and adults - are so poor, and each propose five ways we could see them improve.
    Join the discussion every Friday. Created FOR social workers, BY social workers.

    • 51 min

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