by mvakakis | Jul 5, 2020 | podcast
In this week’s episode I talk with Caroline Burrows about EMDR. Caroline talks us through what EMDR is and what it can be used for. Caroline is an Accredited EMDR Trainer and Consultant with a background in Clinical Social Work and Psychotherapy. Through...
by mvakakis | Jun 28, 2020 | podcast
Liz Andrew- Brake is a qualified Social Worker that is AASW registered. She has been working in the Child Protection field for the past 12+ years. She’s worked in a variety of roles in New Zealand, United Kingdom, and Australia in both government and non-government...
by mvakakis | Jun 22, 2020 | podcast
‘’Thinking big’’ providing counselling in a women’s refuge and starting a social enterprise. Jen has had a very diverse and interesting career. In this interview she shares with listeners some of her journey and what inspired her to become a social worker....
by mvakakis | Jun 14, 2020 | podcast
In my interview with Ashton Hayes, she shares her journey starting off as a paralegal working in family law. Her career took on a new trajectory as she discovered she felt she could do more hands-on work as a social worker. Ashton Hayes (Bachelor of Social Work...
by mvakakis | Jun 2, 2020 | podcast
Suzanne Doorakkers is an AMHSW and director of a large group practice, Emerald Tree Counselling, in Geelong. Last year Suzanne was elected onto the AASW board and shares some of her experiences being on a board for an organisation she is a member of. Hear about how...
by mvakakis | May 24, 2020 | podcast
This week’s episode takes a look at something a little different, getting a job. Kate Taylor, founder and managing director of Taylor care recruitment, shares with the inside social work listeners a range of tips and advice to land that perfect job. Kates tips...
by mvakakis | May 17, 2020 | podcast
This week’s episode explores the world of school social work. I talk with Kylie Lloyd, who shares her experiences transitioning into social work as a mature student, while balancing the requirements of the degree and also being a single mother of 2 children....
by mvakakis | May 12, 2020 | podcast
In this week’s episode Katrina shares her experience working with families in a school setting and in a hospital setting. Katrina is a clinical family therapist and full clinical member of the Australian Association of Family Therapy (AAFT). She is an...
by mvakakis | May 4, 2020 | podcast
This week’s episode takes a look at working with diversity, in particular with LGBTQIA+ people. The way we communicate is important, it doesn’t just communicate the content of what we’re doing, it communicates our beliefs and assumptions about the...
by mvakakis | Apr 27, 2020 | podcast
In this episode, Lachlan Slade shares some of his experiences working in rural communities. We talk about some of the challenges of living and working close to your clients and how to have a conversation about appropriate boundaries. Lachlan shares some of his...
