The 5-Minute Social Worker

Combating Compassion Fatigue: The Social Worker's Survival Guide

I’m your host, Matt, here to dive into a topic weve touched on previously but is so important and im sure hits close to home for many of us—compassion fatigue. Think of it as the silent ninja that sneaks up on you just when you think you’ve got everything under control.

Navigating the World of Little Humans: Working with Younger Children

This week we’re diving into the delightful chaos of working with younger children. Think of it as stepping into a live-action cartoon—full of surprises, a bit messy, but always entertaining.

Building a Rock-Solid Safety Plan: A Blueprint for Client Protection

This week we turn the often daunting task of writing a safety plan into something as approachable as assembling flat-pack furniture—but with fewer leftover screws and less cursing at the instructions.

Navigating Change: The Power of Adaptability in Social Work

This week we’re diving into the art of adaptability in social work. Think of it as your professional Swiss Army knife—versatile, essential, and sometimes the only thing standing between you and chaos

Crafting Harmony: The Role of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Social Work

this week we navigate the rich tapestry of equality, diversity, and inclusion, or EDI, within our social work practice. Think of EDI as the spice mix that brings out the best flavours in a dish, ensuring every bite is as delightful as it is diverse.

Navigating Rough Waters: Managing Difficult Meetings

This weeks episode guides Social Workers through the choppy seas of one of the trickiest aspects of our job—managing difficult meetings. Think of it as a dinner party where not all guests want to pass the salt.

Empowerment Unleashed: Boosting Confidence Inside and Out

Today, we’re dialling up the volume on empowerment, turning personal and professional challenges into stepping stones for growth.

Peeling the Onion: Psycho-Social Theory in Everyday Social Work

Last week I spoke about systems theory, which made me think more about systemic practice and its origins.. Today, we're cracking open the nut that is psycho-social theory—think of it as the Rosetta Stone for understanding human behaviour in social contexts.

Everything’s Connected: Systems Theory Unravelled

Today, we’re stitching together the complexities of systems theory. Think of it as the Great British Bake Off, but instead of cookies and Victoria sponges, we’re mixing up social environments and human behaviours!

Clear the Static: Stress Management Through Modern Communication

Today, we’re diving into how communication techniques can be your life raft in a sea of stress. Picture your workday like it’s Twitter gone wild (sorry X gone wild)—how do you stop yourself from drowning in digital distress?