Mental Work

Bronwyn Milkins
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Mental Work

Mental Work is the Australian podcast unpacking the challenges faced by early-career psychologists, so they don't have to go it alone. Hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins.

  1. Studying while ill and working with a visible health condition (with Kaedee Abel)

    1 DAY AGO

    Studying while ill and working with a visible health condition (with Kaedee Abel)

    It's a listener story!! 😍 Bron is joined by Kaedee who generously shares their journey to registration while managing complex chronic health conditions and working with a visible aid. Kaedee shares personal experiences of living with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, gastric dysmotility, and other health issues, discussing the impact on their career and identity. We talk about self-disclosure and the need for accommodations for mental health clinicians with diverse needs. Such an insightful convo, thanks so much Kaedee! ✨🌈 Guest: Kaedee Abel (she/they), Psychologist at Curious Steps Psychology THE END BITS Mental Work is the Australian podcast for mental health workers about working in mental health. Hosted by Bronwyn Milkins. Support the show by buying me a virtual coffee ☕🍵 Have a question, episode idea or just want to say hi? DM Bron on Instagram or email mentalworkpodcast@gmail.com Apply to be a guest / YouTube (with captions & transcript) / Website CREDITS Producer: Michael English Music: Home Disclaimer: Mental Work provides information and entertainment content. Mental Work is not a psychological service and being a listener or participant does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. All views expressed are personal, subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated service or organisation. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via email. Further information can be found here. Commitment: Mental Work believes in an inclusive and diverse mental health workforce. We honor the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of mental health workers with lived experiences of mental illness, disability, neurodivergence, LGBTIQA+ identities, and people of diverse cultures. We recognise our First Nations colleagues as Traditional Custodians of the land and pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. Mental Work is recorded on Whadjuk Noongar land in Boorloo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 hr
  2. Studying internationally, working with gender diverse people, personalised self-care (with Fabian Friedrich)

    NOV 13

    Studying internationally, working with gender diverse people, personalised self-care (with Fabian Friedrich)

    It's a listener story, wahooo! 🤩⭐ Bron is joined by Fabian, a newly registered psychologist (congrats Fabian!) who talks about his journey towards registration and the valuable lessons learned along the way. Fabian shares what it was like to study psychology internationally, their work in gender-affirming therapy 🏳️‍⚧️, overcoming imposter syndrome, balancing academic and work life, and his future aspirations in the field. SUCH a great convo, be sure to tune in! Guest: Fabian Friedrich (he/they), Psychologist LINKS Email Fabian! Online training on working with trans and gender diverse people  Trans Hub - for all info on gender diversity THE END BITS Mental Work is the Australian podcast for mental health workers about working in mental health. Hosted by Bronwyn Milkins. Support the show by buying me a virtual coffee ☕🍵 Have a question, episode idea or just want to say hi? DM Bron on Instagram or email mentalworkpodcast@gmail.com Apply to be a guest / YouTube (with captions & transcript) / Website CREDITS Producer: Michael English Music: Home Disclaimer: Mental Work provides information and entertainment content. Mental Work is not a psychological service and being a listener or participant does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. All views expressed are personal, subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated service or organisation. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via email. Further information can be found here. Commitment: Mental Work believes in an inclusive and diverse mental health workforce. We honor the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of mental health workers with lived experiences of mental illness, disability, neurodivergence, LGBTIQA+ identities, and people of diverse cultures. We recognise our First Nations colleagues as Traditional Custodians of the land and pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. Mental Work is recorded on Whadjuk Noongar land in Boorloo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 4m
  3. Tips for nailing the first three therapy sessions (with Marie Vakakis)

    NOV 6

    Tips for nailing the first three therapy sessions (with Marie Vakakis)

    Want to get your client off to a good start in therapy but feeling lost? Bron and Marie talk about how to nail these crucial sessions. We cover 👉🏽 Setting expectations 👉🏿 Creating safety and hope 👉 Talking to clients about their goals, strengths, and learning styles 👉🏻 The importance of clear admin processes. Guest: Marie Vakakis, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (MHSW), and Family & Couples Therapist at The Therapy Hub  LINKS Marie has training on this topic!!! Click here if you're keen to further your learning. This Complex Life - Marie's podcast where she delves into the messiness of wellbeing and relationships. THE END BITS Mental Work is the Australian podcast for mental health workers about working in mental health. Hosted by Bronwyn Milkins. Support the show by buying me a virtual coffee ☕🥰 Have a question, episode idea or just want to say hi? DM Bron on Instagram or email mentalworkpodcast@gmail.com Apply to be a guest / YouTube (with captions & transcript) / Website CREDITS Producer: Michael English Music: Home Disclaimer: Mental Work provides information and entertainment content. Mental Work is not a psychological service and being a listener or participant does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. All views expressed are personal, subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated service or organisation. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via email. Further information can be found here. Commitment: Mental Work believes in an inclusive and diverse mental health workforce. We honor the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of mental health workers with lived experiences of mental illness, disability, neurodivergence, LGBTIQA+ identities, and people of diverse cultures. We recognise our First Nations colleagues as Traditional Custodians of the land and pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. Mental Work is recorded on Whadjuk Noongar land in Boorloo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    56 min
  4. Creating safe therapeutic spaces for clients with complex trauma (with Dr Catherine Hynes)

    OCT 2

    Creating safe therapeutic spaces for clients with complex trauma (with Dr Catherine Hynes)

    Bron and Dr Catherine Hynes (Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Consultant) cover the essentials of complex trauma. They chat about 👉🏽 Understanding and formulating complex trauma 👉🏻 The differences between PTSD and complex PTSD 👉 Strategies for creating a safe therapeutic space for clients 👉🏿 Managing vicarious trauma as a therapist 👉🏾 Catherine's preferred therapeutic methods for complex trauma. Dr Catherine was extremely generous with her expertise, so this episode truly is jam-packed with valuable information that every mental health worker should know! LINKS Catherine's online training on identifying and treating dissociation in clients with complex trauma is here Catherine's other training offerings including Safety Planning for Practitioners, Advanced Topics in EMDR Therapy, and Structural Dissociation Made Clear Even MORE offerings from Catherine (and lots of generous freebies!) here THE END BITS Mental Work is your companion to early-career psychology, hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins. Support the show by buying me a virtual coffee ☕ Facebook / Instagram / YouTube (with captions & transcript) / Website CREDITS Producer: Michael English Music: Home Disclaimer: The Mental Work podcast adheres to the APS Code of Ethics, the National Law, and relevant legislation. It provides informational and entertainment content. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. The Mental Work podcast is not a psychological service and being a listener or participant does not establish a therapeutic relationship. All views expressed are personal, subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated service or organisation. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via email. Further information can be found here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    58 min

  5. SEP 11

    Neurodiversity affirming schema therapy with Emma DiCicco (Ep 71 re-run)

    Mental Work is on a short break and will be back soon! 🌈🌴 In the meantime, please enjoy this verrrry popular previous episode which has been polished up to improve the sound and editing! The original episode was released 31/8/2023. == SHOW NOTES == Bron and Emma unpack how to adapt therapy to neurodivergent clients, using Schema Therapy as the example. They chat about: 👉🏽 The new Schema Therapy model that Emma and her colleagues have developed for working with neurodiverse clients 👉🏻 How non-affirming therapists can be ableist and unhelpful to clients 👉 Signs that you are attuned to your neurodiverse client 👉🏿 The social model of disability. Guest: Dr Emma DeCicco (Psychologist and Director of The Dash Hub) LINKS To find out more about the neuroaffirming schema therapy model, listeners can email the authors, join the Facebook group and sign up to the STAND Attuned mailing list. What is schema therapy? Where can I get trained in schema therapy? CREDITS Producer: Michael EnglishMusic: Home See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min

  6. AUG 20 · BONUS

    Mental Work is on break - new episodes later in the year!

    Hey Mental Workers! Just letting you know that the podcast is on break 🌴🌊 and we'll have new episodes for you later in the year. Take it easy and make sure you 'Follow' the podcast on Spotify or in your podcast app so you don't miss new episodes when they drop! Thanks HEAPS for listening! 😊 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 min
  7. How to not do 'therapy-lite' with partners and friends (with Matthew Jackson)

    JUL 24

    How to not do 'therapy-lite' with partners and friends (with Matthew Jackson)

    Bron and Matt chat about the challenge of maintaining boundaries when family and friends seek therapeutic advice. We explore: 👉🏽 differences between professional and personal roles 👉🏻 what to do when you're tempted to give therapy advice 👉 practical boundary-setting strategies 👉🏿 how therapist training can change our personal interactions. Matthew's humour and authenticity shines through in this insightful conversation!  Guest: Matthew Jackson, Psychologist  LINKS Check out Matthew's previous episodes here Matthew's side hustle as Queen Matilda Mercury Book: Setting Boundaries by Rebecca Ray THE END BITS Mental Work is your companion to early-career psychology, hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins. Support the show by buying me a virtual coffee ☕ Join our monthly online hangout to connect with Bron and fellow listeners - we'd LOVE for you to join! 🥰 Become a $5 Patreon member to get the deets. Sponsor the show for $2 a month on Patreon Don't have cash to splash but want to support the pod? You can rate & review us on Apple and Spotify or share this episode with a mate. Facebook / Instagram / YouTube (with captions & transcript) / Website / Apply to be a guest / Email Bron CREDITS Producer: Michael English Music: Home Disclaimer: The Mental Work podcast adheres to the APS Code of Ethics, the National Law, and relevant legislation. It provides informational and entertainment content. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. The Mental Work podcast is not a psychological service and being a listener or participant does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Opinions expressed are personal and subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated organisation. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via email. Further information can be found here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    43 min
  8. Mistakes made and lessons learned

    JUL 21 · BONUS

    Mistakes made and lessons learned

    In line with Mental Work's aim to shine a light on the important yet under-discussed aspects of being an early-career psychologist, Bron shares the lessons she has learned from a complaint received two years ago. She outlines key knowledge gaps in the hopes that others can avoid her missteps, including understanding transference and countertransference, the impact of personal history and neurodivergence on practice, repairing ruptures, navigating complex ethical situations, and managing emotional dysregulation. Finally, she provides suggestions on how to increase knowledge in these areas, and highlights the need for collegiality amongst psychologists to promote a compassionate space for those still growing in their practice. THE END BITS Mental Work is your companion to early-career psychology, hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins. Support the show by buying me a virtual coffee ☕ Sponsor the show for $2 a month on Patreon Don't have cash to splash but want to support the pod? You can rate & review us on Apple and Spotify or share this episode with a mate. Facebook / Instagram / YouTube (with captions & transcript) / Website / Apply to be a guest / Email Bron CREDITS Producer: Michael English Music: Home Disclaimer: The Mental Work podcast adheres to the APS Code of Ethics, the National Law, and relevant legislation. It provides informational and entertainment content. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. The Mental Work podcast is not a psychological service and being a listener or participant does not establish a therapeutic relationship. All views expressed are personal, subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated service or organisation. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via email. Further information can be found here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    19 min
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Mental Work is the Australian podcast unpacking the challenges faced by early-career psychologists, so they don't have to go it alone. Hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins.

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  • Creator
    Bronwyn Milkins
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Mental Work
  • Show Website
    Mental Work

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