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	Pub. Date	Title	Duration
	09 Sep 2020	Welcome Back - Season II	00:24:40
Hi There, I hope you and your family and friends are safe and well. It's great to be back for season II of Social Workers Matter. In today's episode, I touch on; sadness at the end of last semester for social work students unable to celebrate their achievements. impact of COVID on my own family as members of the Afro Caribbean community. summer and COVID-19; self care, books, reflection time - how was your summer, were you able to get away? new tech skills, have you developed yours? prospect of online teaching and learning. plans for season II; interviews and any other new developments in real time. 'White privilege - The myth of a post racial society' by Kalwant Bhopal *'Sensuous Knowledge - A Black feminist approach for everyone' by Minna Salami Feel free to reach out @adosylv@gmailmail.com Why not join our closed facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530/ Please share the podcast and let's build, build, build. Until the next time I bid you Peace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	08 Jan 2025	Final Reflections for 2024	00:09:20
A short episode recorded partly during my gym workout session—some final reflections for 2024. Next year is my 40th Anniversary of being a qualified social worker; what a ride! I will be marking this milestone for sure.............. Happy New Year and Peace! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	30 Aug 2023	Research: Cath Williams - Migration - loss - separation and Trauma	01:19:11
Cath Willams is based at Nottingham University where she lectures on their social work programmes. In this episode, we hear more about her ver political family and how she became politicised. Her lengthy career and practice interests Cath completed her PhD exploring the impact of migration on family relationships. She is particularly interested in the separation and reunification of Caribbean families. I cannot wait to read it! Cath's research presentations include: Keynote Speaker, Title: 'Policy and perspective on Migration'. International Conference on Perspectives of Asylum, Refuge and Migration, 3 - 6 December 2019. University of Derby, College of Health and Social Care with Early Childhood Studies, Institute of Education, Multifaith Centre and European partners Research Seminar, Title: Windrush is not History: The Past in the Present. School of Sociology and Social Policy, 23 October 2019, University of Nottingham Conference Presentation, Title: Bringing History to Life: Collaborative Engagement with Older African Caribbean Women'. East Midlands Doctoral Network Postgraduate Research Conference, 11 September 2019, University of Derby Conference Presentation, Title: 'Migration, Memory and Mothering'. The Born Yesterday Conference, September 5-6, 2019, University of Nottingham, UK Unpublished Conference Paper, Title: The Use of Critical Race Theory as an Approach in Social Research. British Sociological Association Postgraduate Research Symposium. University of Durham, 2017. Images of Blackness Conference Paper (unpublished). Title: Focus Groups as a method of exploring the migration experiences of first-generation African Caribbeans. University of Newham, September 2013 Unpublished Conference Paper: Theme: Health and Wellbeing in Society - Title: Migration and Attachment: The Impact of separation on attachment relationships in first and second-generation Caribbean families. The East Midland Universities PGR Students' Conference, University of Nottingham, 2012 Past Research Cath was the supervisor on an Oral History Project recording interviews with 1st generation African Caribbean older people in Bradford between 1986-88. Do share your feedback at adosylv@gmail.com Join our Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	15 Jun 2022	Relationship is key	00:57:33
Daniel Acheampong is a Trainee Educational Psychologist, there are very few men in this space and even fewer Black men. In today's episode he shares his career journey and in particular what he learnt in his previous role as a teacher, what prompted his transition to ed. psych, his doctoral research and his hopes for the future. email: drssmith@inclinetrainingconsultants.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	16 Oct 2024	Way forward - Thriving Relationships with Dr Agnes Bryan	01:05:05
Overview: In this episode, we conclude our insightful discussions with Dr. Agnes Bryan, focusing on Chapter 7 of her forthcoming book manuscript, which delves into the complex themes of race and racism. Key Discussion Points: - Navigating Difficult Conversations: Strategies for addressing racism and the importance of positional theory. - Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: The roles of compassion and understanding in challenging dialogues. - Conflict in Relationships: Exploring the fear and pain that can arise during sensitive conversations. - Creating Safe Spaces: Techniques for fostering emotional connections and empathy in interactions. - Addressing Inequality: Strategies for confronting conflict within organizations. - Holding Spaces: Understanding the importance of creating supportive environments in professional settings. Reflection: Engaging with Agnes and exploring her profound insights on these crucial topics has been a tremendous privilege. I am eternally grateful for her contributions. Upcoming Event: As a member of the Anti-Racist Movement (ARM), I invite you to our Second Annual National Conference on November 22nd, where Dr. Agnes Bryan will be our keynote speaker. She will share her valuable insights on this year’s theme, “I See You” (ICU). Conference Highlights: - Workshops for students, newly qualified social workers, aspiring writers, and men interested in ARM. - Opportunities to deepen understanding of allyship and the role of effective anti-racist group facilitators. - Artistic performances and networking opportunities with like-minded individuals committed to systemic and structural change. Join us for what promises to be an enriching and inspiring event! Here is the link for the ICU event organised by Shantel Thomas - founder of ARM https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/icu-or-i-see-you-annual-national-conference-from-the-anti-racist-movement-tickets-1007943996627?aff=ebdssbdestsearch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	28 Feb 2020	Good Mental Health	00:57:02
I am in conversation with Registered Integrative Therapist - Hannah Nicholson who works with Adults and Adolescents. She has a successful practice in Buckinghamshire UK, provides counselling services to Charity for young people and spent several years working within a mental health hospital attending to the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of patients. In today's episode, Hannah shares with us, what led her to counselling, what was involved in her journey to becoming a counsellor – the challenges and triumphs along the way. She shares how determination and tenacity helped her achieve her goal. Hannah goes onto share a little of her counselling approaches and how these may benefit clients. She talks about the value of counselling and encourages those in need of support to seek out the counsellor who is a good fit for them. Interestingly, we also touch on some of the issues relating to our African Caribbean community and the resistance with seeking out counselling support. I do hope you get tremendous value from our conversation today. To make contact with Hannah please see the links below in the show notes. Please leave a review as this gets the word out about the podcast. Feel free to reach out to me @adosylv@gmail.com www.HNicholsonTherapy.com @HannahNicholsonTherapy – FBook @hnicholsontherapy – Instagram www.counselling-directory.org.uk/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	18 Oct 2023	What is it like as Black women delivering anti racist practice training - Critical Conversations with Educator, Trainer and writer Sharon Jennings	00:56:29
In this episode, Sharon and I reflect upon and explore how we feel about doing this work, our conversation includes the following touchpoints: we don't want to do this forever, so we approach this work with caution, race and racism are part of my life, not my passion, and constantly weighing up whether this is going to wipe me out, this work takes something from you What was our resistance to undertaking this work? Is this work the only thing I think about Race and racism - is not the only thing I think about, am I in denial about these painful aspects of my life? We have witnessed awful experiences for trainers undertaking this work we aren't talking about ourselves. It's our lived experience and personal (the material) We are role models for black brown and white participants. What do black practitioners get out of anti-racist training? Separate spaces are needed for participants. We need to protect participants who are sharing harrowing stories. We need to honour those painful stories what do white participants bring of themselves to the training space? What stories could they admit in separate spaces? What are the critical conversations for white people? What impact do two black trainers have on a mixed group? How are white trainers challenging their inherent racism? the need for white-only spaces will be]enable discussion of epiphanies, which can often be waring and burdensome for black participants, there is a need for honesty What are the issues for us as black trainers: should we be doing this training, often told 'You're the experts', What does that even mean? As educators inevitably we water down the material, consequently do we lose aspects of our integrity? Leaders tend to want step-by-step answers to anti-racist practice. Change comes from deep introspection, not a list, there needs to be some sweating and self-challenge involved. There is value in exploring social graces, it's a start. What does allyship mean? What can we as trainers do for ourselves? Are you ready for that? Moving forward; Offer colleagues space for proper training, courses, and workshops. Proper developmental spaces to further develop, grow and strengthen as anti-racist educators and trainers. See what interest is out there for this offer and the need for writing Ref's, all available in audio books :-) Black Fatigue - How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit by Mary-Frances Winters (2020) Living while Black - by Guilaine Kinouani (2021) How to be an Antiracist - by Ibram X Kendi (2019) What white people can do next - by Emma Dabiri ( 2021) =================================================================== Do share your feedback at adosylv@gmail.com Join our Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	31 Jul 2024	The Interviewer is Interviewed	00:56:08
On the 5th Anniversary of The Social Workers Matter Podcast, Dr Sylvia is interviewed by Academic, writer and coach Ms Sharon Jennings. Sylvia and Sharon discussed various aspects of Sylvia's life and career, including her interests, her approach to work, and her personal and professional journey regarding anti-racism. Additional discussion topics included Sylvia's Interests and Approach to Work, Anti-Racism Journeys and Collective Wisdom, Black African Women's Experiences and Legacy Preservation, Sylvia's Shift Towards Creativity and Fulfilment and Ancestral Resilience, Creativity, and Performing Arts. Do share your feedback at adosylv@gmail.com Join our Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	06 May 2020	Psychology & Social Work Student Challenges	00:16:53
This is another solo episode, the first item responds to the question; Names of the 9 main types of psychology? (Ref; psychologydiscussion.net) Social Work Student challenges during the lockdown (Ref; Study Skills for Social Workers - Christine Stogdon & Robin Kiteley - University of Huddersfield) Research in Practice - Social Work Organisational resilience diagnostic aka SWORD (Ref; researchinpractice.org.uk) Please reach out to Sylvia at adosylv@gmail.com Email: adosylv@gmail.com Twitter: @adosylvia Facebook: Social Workers Matter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	15 Mar 2023	Louisa Jean-Pierre 'Racism at work as a Nurse' a personal story	01:09:03
In this episode, Louisa Jean-Pierre shares the painful story of racism she experienced at the work she loved. She tells her professional journey, and how she came to nursing, which she wanted to do from a very young age. Louisa's first qualification was achieved in 1972, and she was able to specialise in paediatrics, an area of nursing she loved. Here are some of the challenges she faced, listen as she speaks about how painful this was and the impact upon her professionally and personally, they include; she couldn't be herself, she received no positive feedback from her line manager - just criticism - she experienced a number of disappointing blows, subtle and persistent racism, left feeling deflated and defeated, denied opportunities to progress, unbearable toxic environment, ended up hating coming to work, suffered increasing ill health -anxiety and anxiety attacks, negative impact on her family life, let down by her union and the list goes on. She eventually regained some degree of control but what a cost she had to pay along the way. Do share feedback at adosylv@gmail.com Join our Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	24 Mar 2021	Tim Kent - Director of Adult & Forensic Service and more	01:00:19
Welcome to another episode of SWM. Since the last podcast, there has been positivity and sadness - recently the Practice Supervision Development Programme https://psdp.rip.org.uk/ completed wave three and a huge celebratory online conference took place which was a great event with such rich feedback from participants and powerful evidence of a real contribution to the sector. The sadness includes more loss of colleagues, friends and relatives to COVID-19. I wish to convey sincere sympathies to the families, friends and colleagues of those we have lost during this difficult and challenging time. In today's episode, we meet my colleague Tim Kent - Director of Adult and Forensic Services at the Tavistock & Portman Nhs Trust. He shares aspects of his early career, his love of music, his transition to qualifying as a Social Worker, and whilst he went onto complete training as a Psychotherapist - where he learned much about himself in relation to others - he remains committed to his Social Work roots and identity. Tim shares his thoughts and insights about our current climate and context and toward the end of our discussion he shares some words of wisdom for those entering the profession and peers in senior positions. Thanks for visiting, do leave a review and subscribe, this helps to get the word out. Let's meet Tim. https://tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/ My Email: adosylv@gmail.com Join our SWM Private Facebook Group @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 My Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	23 Dec 2019	In conversation with Dr Agnes Bryan	00:59:45
In this episode of SWM, I am in conversation with Management & Organisational Consultant, psychotherapist, Executive Coach and writer Dr Agnes Bryan.* Having* both recently spent time with family in the Caribbean we share our initial thoughts of sunnier climes and clearly have both valued the restorative nature of our travels. We move on to talk about her long and illustrious career in health and social care education, her work with the Tavistock & Portman National Health Trust in the UK as a member of the Senior Management Team and her current interests in what she claims is her retirement. Agnes shares some wise thoughts about her time at the Tavistock where she was often the only person from a BAME background, she shares what that was like and what she achieved in her role. Agnes also shares some interesting thoughts about what might motivate people to train in this profession. Agnes has great energy, passion and commitment and this definitely comes through in her reflections on the past present and her future. Agnes also encourages SW's to write and is closely involved with the Journal of Social Work Practice https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/cjsw20 who have a special edition coming out in 2020, in which there will be a number of articles from practitioners - internationally - who we might not ordinarily hear from, I'm really looking forward to reading this edition. If you would like to work with Agnes her email address is - abryan1754@gmail.com Please reach out to me with helpful comments and feedback at - adosylv@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	30 Dec 2020	Delores McPherson - Integrative Psychotherapist	00:49:45
Welcome to another episode of SWM. We have a lovely interview with Integrative Psychotherapist Delores McPherson. I met Delores when I attended one of her support groups for 'Black Mature Women' aka BMW. Delores shares aspects of her career and her current therapeutic work with young people in receipt of Youth Offending Services (YOS). Delores also has a private practice and undertakes consultancy work. In today's interview, she shares thoughts on the value of self-care and the perils of self-neglect. She speaks about how she needed to take time out to look after herself and now makes self-care central to her emotional health and wellbeing. She also shares some tips on how we might manage our professional boundaries more effectively in relation to our demanding roles. Delores has embarked on supporting Black Mature Women and in the new year has exciting plans to offer Black men a safe space to share and express themselves and their issues - on Thursday 11th Feb 2021 Delores and her colleague Tony will facilitate a virtual 6-week group programme entitled 'Black Men real talk'. For further information contact Tony on 07525 841 816 or Delores on 07535 020 339 Why not share the podcast, leave a review and share - this helps to grow our audience and get the word out. You are welcome to join our safe Fb community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 You can also drop me a line at adosylv@gmail.com with suggested topics or interviewees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	06 Apr 2022	Updates & Good Reading	00:16:36
In this episode: Burnout - mysocialworknews.com Books to read - Anti-Racist social Work / stories of activism.......... Ed.Tanya Moore & Glory Simango Atlas of the Heart - Brené Brown Frantz Fanon - Peter Hudis World Social work Day - 'unequal impact - the links between environment, racism and climate' email: drssmith@inclinetrainingconsultants.com Facebook: Social Workers Matter Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	03 Jun 2020	Dr Lydia Beckler	01:08:22
Dr Lydia Beckler is my guest, she shares her professional journey from Youth Worker to Senior Manager of a therapeutic service for young people with high needs. Lydia has also achieved more in Higher Education despite her demanding roles. She currently lives overseas where she is embarking on a new journey. Website: http://www.wellbeingcrete.com Email: leb@wellbeingcrete.com Do reach out to me at adosylv@gmail.com and come join our SWM Facebook community@ Social Workers Matter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	13 Nov 2024	SWM hears about the ICU Conference hosted by ARM	00:26:36
Nimal, Arlene, and I, members of the Anti-Racism Movement subgroup, discuss the Social Work Awards 2024 and our feelings following our win. We also share information about our forthcoming conference on 22/11/24 - entitled ICU. Tickets and more information can be found here; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/icu-or-i-see-you-annual-national-conference-from-the-anti-racist-movement-tickets-1007943996627?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term= See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	18 May 2022	The Discovery Project	00:20:40
In this episode I speak with a new friend Lauren Sheehy, we met at a Networking event hosted by the British Library, I thought her work in the area of self care may have resonance for us in the social care sector. Lauren Sheehy is joint owner of The Discovery Project. Lauren and Zoe lived together during the COVID when they had conversations about life; marriage, babies, career ladders, the illusive seeming ‘purpose’ and relationships. Lauren shares how she moved through some personal difficulties and through further discussions with Zoe they decided to create spaces for women to talk openly and became stronger. They want to create a more empowered world where women can live from their heart and not from their conditioning. Enjoy the interview. Here are the links to TDP's socials - E-mail: hello@thediscoveryproject.co.uk website: https://thediscoveryproject.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/thediscoveryprojectuk/ https://www.facebook.com/thediscoveryprojectuk They also have a podcast: https://thediscoveryproject.co.uk/podcast My email address: drssmith@inclinetrainingconsultants.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	07 Jul 2024	Dr Agnes Bryan on Dynamics & Processes in the Interaction	00:58:22
In this episode, Dr. Agnes Bryan provides a deep analysis of the dynamics and processes involved in engaging in challenging conversations about race and racism. Specifically, she delves into the topic in Chapter 4 of her unpublished manuscript. Dr. Bryan explores the concept of racial anxiety and fear, examining how these emotions manifest in the interactions between black and white individuals. She emphasizes the importance of understanding that seeking knowledge and wanting answers to "fix" the issue is not the same as truly knowing and comprehending the complexities of race. Dr. Bryan encourages the development of highly attuned listening skills as a means to navigate these challenging conversations effectively. Do share your feedback at adosylv@gmail.com Join our Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	22 Apr 2020	Self Care for Social Workers	00:33:41
In this episode, I've chosen articles from the BASW's PSW Magazine which caught my interest. I was particularly grateful for the information on the importance of self-care, this issue can be really difficult to achieve for us as Social Workers. We often feel guilty for putting ourselves first, and our professional code of ethics makes very little reference to this necessity as with many of the other vocations. We need to eat and rest well, breath deeply, take regular exercise and maintain good boundaries so as our mental well being remains intact. Please leave a review, reach out to me at adosylv@gmail.com British Association of Social Work https://www.basw.co.uk/what-we-do/basw-50-years Parental responsibilities? https://www.gov.uk/parental-rights-responsibilities What is Cafcass? https://www.cafcass.gov.uk/about-cafcass/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	21 Oct 2020	What's Happening Education	00:32:25
Welcome to another SWM - today's episode is another solo, I share some update on my current activities in the education space and run through some bits from BASW's PSW magazine. Please help to get the word out. My Email: adosylv@gmail.com Book: Black children in care: health, hair and skin by Denise Lewis & Flora Awolaja See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	25 Aug 2021	Meet Wayne Reid of BASW an ordinary guy	00:47:50
Wayne Reid's substantive post is that of Professional Officer with the British Association of Social Workers BASW, in this episode of SWM, he shares details of his work and his social work journey, which included a variety of SW roles. He talks about his most recent work in the anti-racist practice space. Wayne is an ordinary and honest guy doing some good work - it was great hearing from him. Below are links to him and his work. Please review and share the podcast, it gets the word out, join our Facebook community where I regularly post relevant materials and invite you to do the same, just search for 'Social Workers Matter' Links: Twitter @wayne_reid79 www.BASW.org.uk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqb8MFV3Fto my email: adosylv@gmail.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	26 Jan 2022	What's the Success Equation?	00:55:34
In this episode we meet award winning mentor, career & executive coach for women in social work related professions - Founder of https://www.winningpathwayscoaching.com - Claudia Crawley. Claudia is a former social work senior manager and has a passion for equality and diversity and to support as many women as possible in their personal and professional lives. She is also a writer and feminist and has written extensively about gender equality and women's development. You will also hear Claudia share her idea of the Page 1 Woman concept. Claudia touches on a number of issues including; her professional journey, her transition to social work, tips for well being, her reinvention as a coach and her mission, her past and current work in anti racist practice, feminist activism, her current book #Undeterred and more - I know you will value hearing about Claudia's experiences and wisdom, show her some love, purchase her latest book. email: c.crawley@winningpathwayscoaching.com to order your signed copy of the book. IG: crawleyclaudia Fb: Claudia Crawley Amazon:for your copy of 'Undeterred' Join our Social Workers Matter Facebook page and do reach out to me at email; drssmith@inclinetrainingconsultants.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	20 May 2020	Dr. Jane Herd, CEO of Orb8	00:35:27
In this episode, we have a really great conversation with Dr Jane Herd CEO of #Orb8, a social enterprise. Orb8 provides high quality, psycho-education and training. Jane has been working in social care and social work for over 30 yrs and is a clinical social worker. You will hear more about Orb8, their current activities and how she has embraced technology to enhance her work. You will also hear something of her international projects and her hopes for the future of Orb8. For more information about Jane and Orb8 please follow the links below: The International Centre for Therapeutic Care and its Therapeutic Care Journal couple of papers https://www.thetcj.org/ The Institute of Recovery from Childhood Trauma Jane's PowerPoint for her House of Lords talk on their behalf is on their website https://irct.org.uk/ The conference she is organising with the Mulberry Bush is on June 3rd 2020 on zoom, the link to book a place is; https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/re-thinking-foster-care-therapeutic-approaches-tickets-92871492133 If you'd like to know more about Orb8 the website is; https://orb8.org/ If you'd like to talk with Jane about anything she raised her email address is: jane@org8.org Please feel free to reach out to me at adosylv@gmail.com Join our Facebook community @Social Workers Matter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	14 Sep 2023	Bash of Mkbcare Ltd	01:05:07
Our guest in this episode is Bash who is the Director of Mkbcare Ltd, a semi-independence care provider for 16yrs + &18yrs + and family support. In today's episode, Bash shares her professional and personal story which includes her progress in continuing her education, and poignantly, the significance of the year - 2017 - which was marked by family health challenges, Brexit and Grenfell. She describes this as the year she did not stop crying......... she shares how these events drove her and her son to set up Mkbcare Ltd and why they did so. For more information about their great work check out the links below: Company website is https://www.mkbcareltd.co.uk/ Our Instagram is @mkbcare_semi_independent Removal business is called Furniturecab our website is https://www.furniturecab.com/ Instagram is @furniturecab Please follow both Instagram sites and consider them for any future large item removals as this continues to give their care experienced young people volunteer work experience and prepares them for future work. =================================================================== Do share your feedback at adosylv@gmail.com Join our Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	07 Apr 2021	Tony Charles - Family & Systemic Psycho therapist	00:55:07
Welcome to a new episode of Social Workers Matter, I hope you're safe and well. Interestingly as I post this episode, we have just had the publication of the very disappointing (UK) Race Disparity Report and we are also in the middle of the (US) trial for the George Floyd killing. The RDR essentially undermines the work of the Equality & Human Rights Commission in its duty to tackle persistent structural race inequality as its content seems to bear little relation to the lived experiences of people from Black & Ethnic Minorities. In today's episode, Family & Systemic Therapist Tony Charles speaks about his work and the centrality of working beside families and clients so as to co-create meaning, understanding, remaining curious and above all privileging, their lived experiences. As a positive message to our community Tony shares rich material about his work, his experiences as a black male therapist and the value of therapeutic interventions. Do leave a review as this helps gets the word out. *Reference: 'Standing in the shadows - understanding and overcoming depression in Black Men' -* John Head Tony's email: tcclinicalconsultancy@gmail.com Website: tcclinicalconsultancy.co.uk Skype: tcconsultancy My email:** adosylv@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	13 Jan 2021	Jo Williams - Safe Spaces for Thinking, Dialogue and Learning	00:53:23
Welcome to the first episode of SWM for 2021, in this episode, I am in conversation with my colleague Jo Williams. Jo is a Senior Lecturer and Development Lead for the National Practice Supervisors Development Programme delivered by education partners and the Dept for Education. Jo shares her career journey - she started out as a chef and found her way to a long career in Social Work and Social Work Education. Jo shares her thoughts and passion for our work and is particularly passionate about Good Practice Supervision, and believes the work in this area is essentially about 'bringing back the feeling' to social work practice and keeping relationships alive. She talks about her vision for the work she would like to promote at the Tavistock and what she can bring to the Social Work discipline. Jo is keen to create safe spaces for thinking, dialogue and learning on challenging issues such as racism. She remarks on our current context and rather than think too far ahead, we can think in terms of an 'extended presence', listen out for what she means. Please leave a review and share the podcast as this will ensure the word gets out. For more information on the PSDP programme and a wealth of resources please visit: https://practice-supervisors.rip.org.uk/ Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust: https://tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/ Join our safe space on Facebook @ facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 My email address adosylv@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	11 Aug 2021	Social Work in the Media, Court Work and More	00:23:59
Welcome to another episode - this is a solo episode with a selection of stories from BASW's PSW Magazine which includes: commentary on media coverage of social work, admin Vs direct work - is it still a thing? the rise in DV cases since lockdown and a couple of book recommendations and tips on, court work. Join our Facebook community - Social Workers Matter www.BASW.org.uk My email address for comments and feedback adosylv@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	29 Nov 2023	An active Anti racist practice academic - Stefan Brown - Part II	00:34:09
In this episode, Stefan Brown joins SWM again for part II of his interview. He shares aspects of his anti-racism work as a Social Work Programme lead at Royal Holloway, University of London. Stefan has worked at the University for 14 years. You will also hear about his interests in Mental Health and Criminal Justice in relation to the treatment of Black Men in these spaces. Topics we cover include: involvement in #SWEARN - Social Work Education anti-racist network. project - decolonising the curriculum Work with Black & Global majority (B&GM) students, teaching staff setting up a mentoring scheme for B&GM students mental health services and the treatment of Black men and the cross-over with the criminal justice system. Stefan can be reached at: stefan.brown@rhul.ac.uk ================================================================== Do share your feedback at adosylv@gmail.com Join our Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	28 Jul 2021	We're back!	00:08:33
Following a break in publishing, we're back, it's been hectic, busy, and full-on. In this short solo episode, I update you on what's been happening for me as an educator during these challenging times, if you are interested in further training and education at the Tavi, do check out our website: www.tavistockandportman.nhs.uk I am also involved with a great programme the #PSDP - Practice Supervision Development Programme - check out https://practice-supervisors.rip.org.uk which is a fantastic resource for supervisors and middle leaders with some excellent information. I'm looking forward to more conversations in the autumn, do join our facebook community @ Social Workers Matter with its growing membership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	21 Aug 2019	A Newly Qualified Social Worker	00:07:35
In this episode, Dr Sylvia speaks to Natalie. Natalie has just qualified and shares her concerns about the future, her desire to work with children and children's families but her concern at moving from the familiar grounds of mental health. She touches on concerns of managing overwhelm, asks questions about how to protect herself and shares how the job search went! Several organisations are mentioned during this episode: British Association of Social Workers https://www.basw.co.uk/ Nagalro: The Professional Association for Children's Guardians, Family Court Advisers and Independent Social Workers. http://www.nagalro.com/ SWU, Social Workers Union http://basw.co.uk/social-workers-union/opt-swu Contact Dr. Sylvia Email: adosylv@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	29 Mar 2023	Becoming an In Credible Witness	00:46:40
Michael Watson is a professionally qualified social worker, and author of two books, with over thirty-three years of experience working with children and families. His work includes being a Children's Guardian for eighteen years and for over twenty years as an Independent social worker. He is an expert in the family court where he assesses parenting, family relationships and the various needs of children. Due to his personal experiences and unique position as a childcare and parenting expert within the family court, he is in a key position to assist, advise, support and coach parents through their private law family proceedings and provide them with the information and skills to represent themselves successfully at court. In 2014 he wrote *'How to represent yourself in family court.'* The book provides invaluable insight, information, education, support, and guidance to assist parents to navigate their way through the court process. It informs in an honest, open, conversational style, how vital it is for parents to learn the parenting skills they need, not only for court but for the rest of their lives. In today’s podcast, we focus on a very painful experience early in his career as the result of a child’s death at the hands of her father. Michael shares how he felt trauma from the child’s death, but also how alone and unsupported he felt as the social worker in the case and having to give evidence being a witness in the hostile conflictual, and adversarial court arena. This experience fuels his work today. He has written a second book titled ‘*FAMILY COURT: Giving Evidence In Family Court.’ The book identifies how difficult it is to try to compete with advocates and/lawyers and barristers without receiving a considerable amount of support and training centred on giving evidence and managing cross-examination and focuses on the knowledge, skills, insights, strategies, and tips needed to be perceived as a credible witness. Michael can be reached via his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-watson-87468332/ He is the author of ‘In Credible Newsletter’.* His podcast In-Credible Witness comes out on 5th April 2023 Do share feedback at adosylv@gmail.com Join our Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	15 Jul 2020	We made it! End of Season 1	00:13:15
Welcome to the final episode in season 1, we have a brief review and plans for season 2. Have a good summer, rest, revive and recharge - slow down and reflect. See you in September aka the fall :-) Do reach out to me, join our Fb Community and leave a review it helps get the word out. Email: adosylv@gmail.com Facebook SWM Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530/ Peace See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	14 Aug 2019	View from an Independent Social Worker	00:16:41
Dr Sylvia speaks to Nicole M Louis to get her views on the Social Work profession now and in the past. Nicole is an Independent social worker and the founder of All About Families. As part of this pre-launch series of episodes, Dr Sylvia and Nicole touch on the concerns that have been around for both the local authorities and the social workers within them for many years. Nicole has a particular affinity with those social workers feel they are working in an uncaring environment and often less feeling deskilled. So many social workers reach a cross road where they are considering leaving the profession despite the fact that they still love social work but they don't love the environment which they end up working in. Nicole is launching an online course for those who want to find a way to continue with their social work but as an independent social worker. She uses her experience of making the transition to an independent social worker herself and all the lessons she has learned in running her own business. Dr Sylvia will be talking more to Nicole in future episodes Contacting Nicole: Facebook: The Independent Social Workers EXCLUSIVE Club Web: https://www.allaboutfamilies.co.uk/ Contact Dr. Sylvia Email: adosylv@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	10 Mar 2021	A Phenomenal Caribbean Woman	00:58:35
Welcome to episode 35 of SWM, today we meet Mrs Delia Cuffy-Weekes, an educator, an agriculturalist and a social worker. Delia is based in the Caribbean, The Commonwealth of Dominica where she has lived all her life with periods away for vacations and study leave. She shares with us the varied tapestry of her rich and diverse career, which has been and continues to be rooted in the centrality of relationships, humility, honesty, clarity of purpose and a strong desire to help and support those who need her and are vulnerable. We learn something of the challenges in Caribbean society and the necessity to operate at many human levels as a practitioner to engage and gain the trust of whomever she is trying to help, from a farmer to women suffering domestic violence, to parents suffering the loss of a baby. Delia is committed, passionate, enthusiastic and tenacious which are all traits required for our work, she is also a lot of fun, so let's meet this phenomenal woman. Delia refers to her association with the following groups, here are the links FYI: Dominica National Council of Women www.ngocaribbean.org Dominica Association of Persons with disabilities www.dapd.weebly.com Dominica Cancer Society www.dominicacancersociety.org/ Dominican Council on Ageing www.dcoainc.org Lifeline Ministries Dominica www.lifelinedominica.org My Email: adosylv@gmail.com Join our SWM Private Facebook Group @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 My Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	24 May 2023	We all live our lives as stories........	00:48:27
Maria Takaendisa is a Systemic Family Therapist by training but also describes herself as a storyteller, a transformative change leader and therapeutic thought leader. She unlocks change and brings about big-picture thinking. Her psychotherapeutic training affords her the unique skill of understanding and working with group dynamics to understand organisational culture and inform change processes. In today’s interview with SWM, Maria shares a little about the range of her work, particularly her work in the anti-racism space and with trauma. Maria is also interested in well-being and healing and shares something of this work and its importance. To make contact with her directly her website address is https://www.mariatakaendisa.com/ Email: maria@mariatakaendisa.com 100 Great Black Women Speak: https://www.olmec-ec.org.uk/100-great-black-women/maria-takaendisa/ ============================================================== Do share your feedback at adosylv@gmail.com Join our Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	09 Feb 2020	Is She Really Retired?	00:58:57
In this episode retired Social Worker, Judith, shares her story. We get a glimpse of her rich and varied experiences, she is amusing and engaging. We touch on her early life and what drew her to the profession. We hear about post-war London, the challenges faced by immigrant families and the welcome they were afforded. Judith qualified as a teacher to begin with as she was too young to become a social worker immediately, she later trained as a Youth Worker / Social Worker and then moved onto become a Training Officer and enjoyed being an educator. I think you will get tremendous value from her account, especially if you appreciate history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	27 Nov 2019	Hip Hop & Therapy	00:31:01
Errol Donald is not a social worker but he works closely with social workers and other disciplines. He is passionate about Hip Hop, art and working creatively with young people and others. As he completes the final phase of his training as a therapist, Errol is keen to develop new approaches to therapy and emotional well-being and believes Hip Hop culture supported his identity development and gave him and many others a vehicle through which to express their experience of the world around them. We laughed and shared humour but Errol's messages and ideas are a fresh take on old traditions. Please leave a review and communicate with either Errol or me at errol@mindspray.com or adosylv@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	08 Jan 2020	Social Work Meets Interior Decorating	00:27:53
Today’s episode is called ‘Social Work Meets Interior Decorating’. In this episode, we meet Arlisha from Dallas, Texas USA. Arlisha is a Behavioral Management Consultant and an Interior Decorator. She has taken her professional background and expertise in social work and integrated it with her passion for interior decorating. Her work includes educating individuals and families on the psychology of colours and how to create calming spaces. In this episode of SWM, we hear about her journey, her hopes and aspirations for her business currently and in the future. Arlisha also shares some of the challenges she faced in her social work training and how she merged her profession and her passion. She has had encouraging feedback from mentors and her peers. I hope you get tremendous value from hearing a little about a more creative aspect of social work and why it matters. Follow Arlisha on IG at https://www.instagram.com/decoratingwithpurpose Start your own podcast with Debra at debra.levitt@bridgeroadconsultants.com Reach out to me at adosylv@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	16 Nov 2022	Racism at work - Critical Conversations	00:52:02
Sharon and I have a conversation about racism at work. We intend to have Critical Conversations once a month about issues which have come up in the course of our work. This episode and as I suspect may be the case with future conversations, relies heavily upon lived experiences and our honest reflections on some of what we have heard from colleagues, students and mentees and our sense-making of the experiences. We begin our discussions by sharing our personal early realisations and experiences of racism. We then go on to share 4 examples from our personal databases – thanks to colleagues Jo Williams and Shabnam Ahmed of the @SchoolofShabs who asked us to share some of what we’ve heard about experiencing racism at work. 13:00 – Don’t play the race card – ‘not holding onto our own truth………’ 18:30 – Accents, aggressive black staff – ‘can we not bring expression and passion to our work……..’ 29:15 – Relationships with line managers, lack of trust - ‘Have you really got my back........' 36:35 - Racism from white clients/service users Join our Facebook Community @Social Workers Matter My email address: drssmith@inclincetrainingconsultants.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	17 Jun 2020	Dr. Sylvia shares ...	00:29:58
In this solo episode, I touch on stories from BASW's June edition of the PSW Magazine, share my walking audio book pleasures and the George Floyd tragedy. Come join our SWM facebook community @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530/ Reach out to me adosylv@gmail.com Check out these audio books - Lemn Sissay 'Why is my name' and 'Money. A love story' by Kate Northrup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	28 Aug 2019	Who Is Dr Sylvia Smith?	00:12:29
In this episode of August Shorts, Dr Sylvia shares why she set up the SWM podcast, her hopes for what it will contribute to the profession and wider community / and society's understanding of the profession. She also shares a little about her background and early career. Sylvia is an Associate Lecturer at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, teaching on their MA & Doctorate programmes in Social Work. She also works part time as an Independent Consultant where she undertakes short term contracts, and really feels she she is in the right place in terms of her career. She is able to give back and make maximum use of the wealth of experience she has gained over 34 years in this profession. Please reach out to Sylvia at adosylv@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	16 Aug 2023	Hayley Watts - Productivity Ninja	00:24:25
This episode has efficiency in mind, my guest Hayley Watts helps people solve their problems. The people she works with generally have too much work and not enough time, too many emails, or meetings. In addition, she works with teams to help them have difficult conversations, about strategy, getting people to behave in a way that works and making changes that might feel tough but will bring about better outcomes. She also supports managers early in their career journey. In this podcast she touches on; advising clients about what to do when you're not available, consulting emails 3-4 times a day - achieving inbox zero, turning off notifications, creating an email 'Actions' folder, knowing the difference between what's urgent and what's important, know your optimum energy levels during the day, creating time to regularly reflect especially when busy. Services Hayley and colleagues provide: Training Career Development Coaching Change Management Executive Coaching Leadership Development Life Coaching Public Speaking Non-profit Consulting Coaching and Training https://inspireful.co.uk/Coaching and Training https://inspireful.co.uk/ Do share your feedback at adosylv@gmail.com Join our Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	01 Jun 2022	YouAreYou - Patricia Foster-McKenley	00:53:34
SWM.ep.57 In this episode I am in conversation with Patricia Foster-McKenley founder of 'YouAreYou'. Writer, Poet, Performer, Speaker, Certified Education Consultant and IT Trainer, Broadcaster, Life Coach, Certified Reiki Practitioner and Vegan, Patricia’s dynamic, empathic and supportive approach to educating and improving lives, has empowered learners of all ages and seekers of an enhanced way of living life. Patricia has a uniquely intuitive gift and empathic approach towards empowering and healing people through poetry, coaching, tuition and workshops, Reiki, creativity & multimedia and healthy eating plans & nutrition. Her goal is to guide people toward Celebrating their Power Within. She also provides creative solutions through design, film editing and illustration. I this episode Patricia touches on her varied interests and approaches to healing, to be honest we scratched the surface - do enjoy the episode and be inspired. Patricia can be found on social media, website link is: @http://patriciafostermckenley.com Do get in touch with me @drssmith@inclinetrainingconsultants.com Join our facebook community @Social Workers Matter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	06 Oct 2021	SWM.ep43 An insight from Sharon Jennings	01:00:03
*‘I came……….and never went back…….I hadn’t come to stay* In today’s episode, we welcome Sharon Jennings – Deputy Delivery Lead for the Practice Supervision Development Programme aka the PSDP and an Independent Training Consultant. Sharon came to the UK over 40yrs ago, she did not come to stay but remained in London where she worked, raised her children and has felt most at home. She undertook a psychology degree back home, as she wanted to understand people, her interests expanded to include community and policy. As you will hear, Sharon is full of positive energy for her work and has four decades of experience in Social Work and Education. As a mother of three daughters there were challenges, and as she quite honestly does not know how she managed to balance her professional and personal life, but she did. Sharon reflects on her work in University settings and discusses her views and approach to education and what she aims to achieve with students, whom she continues to work with. We go on to discuss racism, allyship and the pandemic. Sharon was another great guest who shared wisdom, insight and a fantastic sense of humour. Ref: ‘What White people can do next’ by Emma Dabiri (2021) Do leave a review, subscribe and drop me a line at adosylv@gmail.com Do join our facebook community @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	08 Apr 2020	Survival & Self Care Reflections	00:20:00
This weeks episode is about self-care, at a time when anxiety, fear and worry are at their heights we must remember to take care of ourselves as social workers. Sylvia reviews a paper shared by a colleague; 'Living with worry and anxiety amidst global uncertainty' - 2020 Psychology Tools Limited This resource is free. https://www.psychologytools.com/resource/ living-with-worry-and-anxiety-amidst-global-uncertainty Please leave a review and feel free to reach out to me with self-care suggestions at adosylv@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	03 Feb 2021	A Social Work Educator's Career - Clare Parkinson	00:42:08
Our guest this episode is my dear colleague Clare Parkinson - Clinical Lecturer & Senior Social Worker at The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. Clare has led the MA in Social Work programme for the past 6 ½ years alongside her other activities in the trust. She shares some of her rich career in social work and social work education, where it started and how over the years she progressed and found her way to the Tavistock which was where she was meant to be. Clare cares deeply about the programme and as she makes her way toward stepping away from her leadership role, it is clear she has more to contribute and will continue to do so by her ongoing contact with Doctorate students, as an external examiner and of course she will make time to write and has some projects in mind. Working alongside Clare has been a real pleasure, she is motivating, encouraging and has certainly helped me at times of challenge, I wish her a long and rewarding retirement, she deserves it. Well done Clare, you made it! For information on a wide range of training courses, check out: https://tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/ My email: adosylv@gmail.com or SSmith@Tavi-Port.nhs.uk Join us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 My Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	10 Aug 2022	Becoming an Antiracist Practitioner	00:56:04
My wonderful colleagues Shantel Thomas & Jo Williams enthusiastically share details about the course they created. Its more than a course and we hear their intimate and relational accounts on the course creation, something of the personal impact upon them as co facilitators and what they believe the course has to offer the sector in terms of the 'journey' to becoming an ARP. Please share your thoughts and feel free to join our Fb community and continue to share in there. I'm also happy to hear from you with recommendations for future SWM guests. References: Kendi, I X (2019) How to become an Antiracist. London: One World Akala, (2019) Natives - Race & Class in the ruins of empire DiAngelo, R (2019) White Fragility - why it's so hard for white people to talk about racism PSDP - website: https://practice-supervisors.rip.org.uk Shantel is the Course Lead at the Tavistock for the MA in Social Work Program. Jo is a Social Work Consultant & Senior Lecturer, Supervisor, Coach, Educator, Author & Researcher. My email: drssmith@inclinetrainingconsultants.com Fb Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sylvia-b-smith-fhea-0413aa194/ https://tavistockandportman.nhs.uk/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	09 Mar 2022	Intersectionality by Professor Claudia Bernard	00:39:28
In this part 1 episode we meet Claudia Bernard, Professor of Social Work and Head of Postgraduate Research in the Department of Social, Therapeutic and Community Studies at Goldsmiths University. She is a qualified social worker and, has worked in local authority children and families social work and has retained this interest in her research and teaching. Claudia joined Goldsmiths in 1994 and previously held a lectureship at the university of Portsmouth. We focus on her new book 'Intersectionality', Claudia shares how the book came to being and her initial ambivalence in writing it which later became something she had to do in view of current circumstances - the murder of George Floyd and the impact of COVID -19 upon marginalised groups. Claudia has published widely in child abuse and neglect and in equality and diversity issues in social work education. Her general interests lie in the areas of social work with children and families, gender-based violence, critical race theory, equalities and social justice. Claudia teaches on courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and also leads the PhD programme in the Department. As an educator and researcher, her primary interests are in delivering the highest quality of social work education, and in developing students’ research-mindedness for research-informed practice. In part II of our conversation with Claudia, she shares more about her Career Journey, the highs and the lows, which I know you will also find stimulating and inspirational - do listen to the end of this episode when Claudia shares some nuggets of wisdom. Book Launch: https://www.gold.ac.uk/calendar/?id=13849 Claudia has a presence on @Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	19 Sep 2019	Aqualma S Y Murray MA	00:43:11
In this episode, we hear from Aqualma S. Y. Murray M.A. Aqualma recently published her first book entitled; Journey to Spiritual self - internal empowerment. She is an ordained interfaith minister, a certified counsellor of survivors of abuse and holds qualifications in social group work an award in advanced award in social work and a Masters in Social Work. In this interview, she shares aspects of her early career journey, her interest in the Criminal Justice System, her commitment to survivors of sexual abuse and herself being a survivor. She speaks about her Probation Service career and some interesting work with woman offenders. Aqualma reflects on her work with young woman offenders and the challenges involved. She also shares her parallel careers as a Trainer & Educator and as an Interfaith minister and most recently her work as a LADO - Local Authority Designated Officer, where she works within Children Services and gives advice and guidance to employers, organisations and to individuals who have concerns about the behaviour of an adult who works with children and young people. Aqualma also shares the concerns she has about her work and the many positive aspects. Additional info: Book available at Amazon, Waterstones, Barnes & Noble (US): 'Journey to Spiritual Self - Internal Empowerment' by Aqualma S.Y.Murray, M.A. Fb: Aqualma Sandra Yvonne Murray YouTube: Aqualma Murray - 'Working constructively with emotionally distressed children' - Aqualma Murray Young Minds Please reach out to Sylvia at adosylv@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	30 Oct 2019	My Family Speaks	00:14:51
In this episode as promised, I managed to get members of my family to express their thoughts about my profession and what it's like having a social worker in the family, It made interesting listening for me. My sisters who felt I've managed this long career very well, and feel they have been part of social work too, my niece who has known no difference and drew references from one of her favourite childhood writers, Jacqueline Wilson. My mother wants to protect and my Dad credits me with his change in career. Enjoyed the conversation family. Try this yourself and,see what comes back and share with me at adosylv@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	28 Sep 2022	Diana Hylton shares from 'Both sides of the Track'	01:00:39
Diana Hylton is an independent social worker. She is the founder and director of AnAID Empowerment which provides a range of social work services across the UK. She has twenty years experience of working with vulnerable children and their families. Seventeen of those years have been spent working within challenging and diverse local authorities. Diana is a qualified practice educator and has supported numerous social work students through their training and into the profession. She is an expert within her field and is passionate about child protection and supporting families. In her debut book, Both Sides of The Track, a memoir, Diana tells of her experiences of being on both sides of the care system. In this, she demonstrates her purpose and mission which is to support, empower, motivate, and inspire, particularly those who have experienced trauma and adversity, so that progress and positive sustainable changes can be made. In today's episode she shares a little of her professional and personal experiences, she shares her passion for social work, her resilience and how she has come through adversity to be who she is today. Do purchase her book, it's a tough read but she also shares what has helped her heal and live with her experiences. Her book: https://amzn.to/3LDARHR Her Practice: https://anaidempowerment.com/ She will be speaking at the Trauma Summit on 6th Oct 2022: news will be available on Diana's Linkedin page. SWM Fb Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	18 Nov 2020	Reflective Supervision, Morning Routines & Coping	00:23:24
Another solo episode - how are you coping with the new COVID-19 situation? What's your morning routine? What's Reflective Supervision - brainstorm. email: adosylv@gmail.com Fb: https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=social%20workers%20matter&epa=SEARCH_BOX Please leave a review and share. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	04 Sep 2019	Working in the US	00:48:52
Dr Carol Atkinson shares what she has learned about the US medical system and the complexities around providing services to clients. She talks about how she provides therapy to her clients and some of the challenges. She shares how she relocated to a new country and how she seeks to re-establish herself in a new town. We also hear how she supports her local communities and has become involved in charity and not for profit activities. Dr Carol considers her life partners support and input to be critical in terms of helping her make objective and clear decisions and she shares why this is the case. Finally, we hear about her latest project - a couples workshop - which she was excited about and keen to deliver. Please reach out to Sylvia at adosylv@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	01 Jul 2020	It's Never Too Late	01:08:41
Welcome to another episode of Social Workers Matter, I hope you're well and continuing to cope through this season of challenge during this pandemic. As we record today in the UK , our Prime Minister and his cabinet set about relaxing some of the COVID-19 safety measures. Some of us are not so confident about too much relaxation, particularly those of us from BAME communities who have been so badly affected by this pandemic. Take good care and remain alert! In today's episode we hear from social work lecturer, Sandra Wilkinson. Sandra is one of 6 sisters whose parents came here from the Caribbean. She grew up in East London and shares her career journey, from her mature entry to social work to her new path as an educator. She is an inspiring woman, a bright light of enthusiasm and grace. Please leave a review as this gets the word out about the podcast and do reach out to me @ adosylv@gmail.com Also come join the SWM Facebook Community @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	26 Jan 2022	HNY 2022	00:14:43
Hi there, HNY to you and yours! This is a short solo episode which includes a brief review of 2021 and some plans for 2022. I have a new email address: drssmith@inclinetrainingconsultants.com Do reach out, also join our Fb community. Stay safe and well and look forward to connecting with you in 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	10 May 2023	'It's in your hands' - he pulls no punches	01:36:35
David L Jackson is currently gainfully employed as he told me, he is a Senior Planning Engineer. He has done many things and believes we should not allow ourselves to be put in a box. David has also authored a book called 'Oi -Pay Attention. This gets rocky'. Interestingly, paying attention is precisely what he wants Social Workers to do. Dave is care experienced and wrote some of his story as he believes and thinks it is critical that we preserve, document and learn from the past. Dave's book documents life's brutal and harsh reality in statutory care in the '60s and '70s. For the most it was awful; the abuse, his experiences as often the only Black child in the homes and importantly how he survived despite the poor care he received. As our conversation progressed, Dave shares some messages for social workers, he pulls no punches and challenges us to become more active in our advocacy for those we work with and care for, and importantly become more vocal in what we see as wrong in our profession and our leadership. He encourages us to not be so 'nice' as this is not how change takes place. He covers a range of issues, including racism, sexism, and becoming a father. Dave is an engaging and no-nonsense speaker, so 'pay attention. This gets rocky'. To purchase his new book please visit:http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1912183730 To connect with Dave follow him on Twitter @childcalledoi Email him @superdj1mac.com Linkedin: @ Dave Jackson =================================================================== Do share your feedback at adosylv@gmail.com Join our Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	12 Oct 2022	MindBody & Finance with Karen Burke	00:34:26
Karen Burke is a respected and experienced Business Owner, Accountant, Power Up Coach (Personal Performance & Business), Author and Speaker. She is the co-founder with her husband, Devon, of the MindBody Therapy Centre in Forest Hill, SE23, London. Karen and Devon also run a social enterprise called, Therapy 4 Healing. Karen Burke is the author of Power Up for the Year and also the co-author with Devon Burke, of The Calming book of Healing Hugs, a book of tips and techniques on looking after yourself, expressing yourself with the ones you love and your communities within the wider world and the latest book Building Life Muscles about navigating life’s challenges. She is passionate about expanding people's self-awareness and power, ensuring everyone she works with has that 'hug' they need when someone is in their corner, championing them; their career and/or their business. Her strengths include being inspiring, positive, an implementer and a multitasker. Her core values are integrity, honesty, loyalty and respect. Karen’s ethos is about Making your life Easier: "I hope I achieve this through all the people and businesses I work with by being supportive and encouraging". WEB PRESENCE: https://linktr.ee/Karen_F_Burke are integrity, honesty, loyalty and respect. Karen Burke – MindBody Therapy (therapy4life.net) https://www.t4h.org.uk/ https://www.mindbodypublishing.net/ SOCIAL MEDIA: https://twitter.com/KarenFBurke https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenfburke/ YOUTUBE Channel: MINDBODY GROUP SE23 (13) MindBody Group, SE23 - Authored BOOKS: Building Life Muscles The Calming Book of Healing Hugs: Stay Connected and Rediscover the Power in a Hug: Amazon.co.uk: Burke, Karen, Burke, Devon: 9781838377915: Books Power Up for the Year: I Can Do It eBook : Burke, Karen: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store SWM Fb Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 email: drssmith@inclinetrainingconsultants.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	02 Oct 2019	Reflections	00:17:51
In this episode, I share some of my thoughts on Relationship Based Practice and how I transitioned to a more central position between radical and therapeutic social work approaches. If you'd like to share some of your own experiences and thoughts about relationship based practice please drop me a line at adosylv@gmail.com Here are some helpful texts; *(1) Ruch, G., Turney, D. and Ward, A. (ed.) (2018) Relationship-Based Social Work. Getting to the heart of practice.* 2nd Edition. London, Jessica Kingsley. (2) Wilson, K., Ruch, G., Lymbery, M and Cooper, A. (2011) Social Work: An introduction to contemporary practice. 2nd edn. London: Pearson. (3) Bower, M. & Solomon, R. (2017) What Social Workers Need to Know. Abingdon: Routledge** See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	05 Jun 2024	Part II with Dr Agnes Bryan	01:11:05
In this episode, Dr Agnes Bryan continues to share another chapter from her manuscript - chapter III. We discuss in detail elements of 'Holding Spaces for Conversations' about race, racism and anti-racism. A fascinating discussion where I shared my experiences when delivering anti-racist training and Agnes applied her thinking to the live material. Do share your feedback at adosylv@gmail.com Join our Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	20 Oct 2021	SWM.44 - Short Solo ep.44	00:15:52
This is a solo episode where I highlight some news from BASW's PSW magazine: Working from home Unaccompanied minors and dangers of child exploitation Vaccines and non-vaccinated staff Peer support in Wales Wisdom from June Thoburn - Emeritus Professor UEA My email: adosylv@gmail.com Do join our facebook community @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 www.basw.co.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	05 Aug 2019	Social Worker Matters - A Warm Up!	00:03:14
Dr. Sylvia introduces Social Worker Matters (SWM) and what you can expect in this pre-launch month of August and the first full season starting in September. Running weekly through August, SWM will continue on a fortnightly basis. Why not join Dr. Sylvia and get to know more about this demanding but rewarding profession, more about Dr. Sylvia and get ready to contribute yourself. Contact Dr. Sylvia Email: adosylv@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	25 Dec 2024	The Liminality Group TLG - Andrez Harriott	00:45:16
In episode 90 of SWM, I talk with Andrez Harriott, the Founder and CEO of The Liminality Group. TLG's primary task is to prevent and reduce offending among children and young adults aged 10-15. They support health and well-being services within secure estates by delivering integrated models of care to children remanded or sentenced through bespoke psychologically informed programmes. TLG also provides training and leadership consultancy to organisations and professionals across health, justice, DClinPsych courses, and the third and private sectors. We discuss TLG's work, how the organisation's name came about, how his course with Tavistock & Portman further informed TLG's work with young people and organisations, collaborative work with other agencies, the relational nature of their approach to work with vulnerable young people and lots more. w: www.tlguk.co.uk LinkedIn: Andrez Harriott email: Andrez@tlguk.co.uk Do share your feedback at: adosylv@gmail.com Join our Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	26 Oct 2022	Be your no.1 Cheerleader	00:55:11
Here are her links: Book: https://www.beyournumberonecheerleader.com/byocbook Podcast: https://anchor.fm/n-yourcareerasablackwoman ND Women'sCommunity: https://www.beyournumberonecheerleader.com/senior-women-nexus ND resources for Adult individuals regardless of gender: https://www.beyournumberonecheerleader.com/neurodiversity-resources ND info for Corporates: https://www.beyournumberonecheerleader.com/beyournumberonecheerleadercorporate-neurodiversity-in-focus The programme From Employed to Paid Expert is now only taking those women who identify as neurodiverse. For leaders wanting well-being advice and insights into neurodiversity: https://sendfox.com/backtohuman DM Ekua on LinkedIn for more info. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekuacant/ Join our Facebook Community @Social Workers Matter My email address: drssmith@inclincetrainingconsultants.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	01 Nov 2023	My Journey, as a Black Male SW Academic, so far	00:41:55
Richard Ashigbor is a social work academic based at Southbank University. Richard is a lecturer and the Course Lead for Social Work at the institution. Richard shares aspects of his rich practice and leadership background and how he reluctantly became an academic which he had not planned. He shares; the route to his academic career - citing the murder of George Floyd and Hackney's Child Q as significant events during this period of his life discovering differences and similarities between social work practice and academia, seeking ways to challenge established norms in terms of theories and their origins the challenges of teaching and managing the multitudes of dynamics and politics in the teaching space - where surprisingly respect and dignity were noticeably absent locating support for himself and finding his voice His vision: achieve top University spot become an increasingly inclusive programme develop varied assessment approaches complete a teaching qualification as part of continuous professional development Future research interests: Youth violence Familial sexual abuse adultification aspects of allied services and working together Richard wants to be 'intentional' about achieving change and inclusivity. Do share your feedback at adosylv@gmail.com Join our Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	11 Mar 2020	N.abled founder Nadine Denneth; passion, purpose & persistance	00:38:58
In this episode of SOCIAL WORKER MATTERS, we meet the founder of social enterprise N.abled, Nadine Denneth. Nadine and her team are committed to providing Exercise and Nutrition Therapy & Rehabilitation Home Care Services for their clients who have lost health and hope after a debilitating illness, injury or hospitalisation. Nadine shares the personal story of her father's illness. Her father's ill-health has been the impetus behind setting up N.abled, Nadine provides some great education about why exercise and movement are so vitally important to long term health and well being. She shares examples from her work with clients and her efforts to get her work recognised by health and social care providers. Nadine’s story is filled with passion, purpose and persistence. To find out more about #N.abled, visit their web site www.nabled.org.uk. Please leave SWM a review and also subscribe to the podcast. Reach out to me @adosylv@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	13 Nov 2019	In Conversation with ISW, Nicole Louis	00:40:35
In this weeks episode, we meet Nicole Louis - Independent Social Worker (SW) and business owner. Nicole shares aspects of her career journey, how and why she took her current path and how much more fulfilled she now feels, she has more control of her work and is doing more of the work she loves. Her business is called All About Families @https://www.allaboutfamilies.co.uk/ where she and her team provide client services and a branch of her business provides training courses for social workers new to and established on the path to independent practice FB @ Independent Social Workers EXCLUSIVE club. Please get in touch with your comments on the topic of independence @ adosylv@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	27 Mar 2022	Quick update	00:13:03
This episode is a short and includes some quick updates/remarks on my remote working in the Caribbean Child Q BASW Professional Social Work Magazine - stories which peaked my interest Reminder of part 2 interview with Prof Claudia Bernard Do join our facebook community email me: @ drssmith@inclinetrainingconsultants.com Linkedin: Dr Sylvia B Smith Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw Instagram & Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	11 Dec 2024	Brilliant Parents - Meave Darroux	00:42:49
In today’s episode, I'm in conversation with the passionate and extraordinary Meave Darroux, founder and CEO of Brilliant Parents. Brilliant Parents run parenting classes supporting families across the capital and beyond. Their work also specialises in programmes for children in their early years and young people. BP supports families by introducing new parenting techniques to help them deal with challenging behaviour in their children, from toddler to teenager. Early intervention in the lives of families aims not only to help parents but also to transform the confidence and well-being of the child. Supporting parents by helping them cope with their own emotions and those of their child also has crucial long-term benefits and creates happier, more confident parents web: www.brilliantparents.org Do share your feedback at adosylv@gmail.com Join our Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	14 Aug 2024	More conversation with Dr Agnes Bryan	01:16:46
In our last interview before the summer break, #DrAgnesBryan takes an even deeper dive into the role of the anti-racist facilitator/trainer in supporting transformation. She touches on the emotionality of the space, the feelings of the parties involved, and the need to keep moving forward through relationship-building and increasing our political savvy to promote understanding of the context in which race, racism, and discrimination are difficult to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	26 Jul 2023	Rebekah Pierre - Remember why you're here	00:54:34
Rebekah Pierre is an author, journalist and social worker. She works as a Professional Officer for the British Association of Social Workers. In our conversation in this episode, Rebekah represents herself and shares her experiences, thoughts and ideas on our Care system. She also shares some of the highs and lows of efforts to get the voices of those with care experience heard by the central government and others in decision-making positions. In this podcast you will also hear news about the new book Rebekah has edited titled "Free Loaves on Fridays" - due to be published early next year 2024, this will be an anthology by people with care experience. LinkedInhttps://uk.linkedin.com › rebekah-pierre-223b04122 Twitter: @RebekahPierre92 https://www.basw.co.uk/media/news/2022/oct/open-letter-social-worker-who-wrote-my-case-files =================================================================== Do share your feedback at adosylv@gmail.com Join our Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	24 Apr 2024	In conversation with Dr Agnes Bryan	01:12:33
After a break of almost 6 months, SWM is back - in this 81st episode, I am in conversation with academic, author, coach and facilitator Dr Agnes Bryan. Agnes discusses in detail, chapter 5 from her manuscript: '*Facilitation Leadership & Containment'.* She highlights the need for skillful and courageous facilitation as we seek to navigate transformative change personally, professionally and within organisations on issues of race, racism and anti discrimination, in the work place and societally. Do share your feedback at adosylv@gmail.com Join our Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	22 May 2024	Raising My Son Who Became Deaf	01:10:10
Sylvia and Louisa discussed the importance of accessibility for the deaf community, with Louisa sharing her personal experiences as a black parent of her son who became deaf following illness. She shares some of the challenges she faced in navigating the healthcare system. They also discussed her son's educational journey and his later career prospects. Louisa's son Ashton is an inspiring story, as he has not let his hearing impairment hold him back, and has received a tremendous amount in his life. The conversation also touched on the challenges of communication with the deaf community, the importance of parental research and advocacy, and the need to better represent the disabled community in various fields. Link: National Deaf Children's Society - https://www.ndcs.org.uk/ Do share your feedback at adosylv@gmail.com Join our Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	07 Jun 2023	The Inaugural National Anti Racism Conference - Reflections - what did we achieve	01:00:26
In this episode, I'm in conversation with 3 hardworking and passionate black women; Millie Kerr, Nimal Jude and returning Shantel Thomas. This was an opportunity to discuss and review the conference, its original aims and objectives. Our discussion was lively, frank and open - full of laughter and warmth but no less serious about the 'mission'. Millie, Nimal and Shantel were instrumental in organising and leading this event in collaboration with the S.W.E.A.R.N - Social Work Anti-racist Network. The team discussed what went well and the feedback received, they also shared what would have improved the event, namely a budget! Most of the work in bringing this conference to fruition came down to grit, determination and additional work on top of their day jobs.......... we engage in discussion on the need for senior leaders to really get involved, which will require some deep self-reflection on issues of anti-racism and commitment to action and change. The team have bigger ambitions for next year and will be working with other colleagues to make it happen, so watch this space - if there is anything you can do to help with the mission an ACTION agenda, please get in touch. We also hear about the ARM - Anti-racist Movement, a space for healing. Members of ARM are predominantly Black and Brown women working in the anti-racism space but also include practitioners, educators and leaders. ARM meet every last Friday of the month. For more details, please send enquiries to the email address below: Email: antiracistmove@gmail.com ================================================================== Do share your feedback at adosylv@gmail.com Join our Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	26 Feb 2023	Co Facilitators Sandie, Sharon, Jo & Sylvia in conversation	00:51:41
Welcome to ep.65 of SWM, co-facilitators Sandie Chatterton, Sharon Jennings, Jo Williams and I reflect on our working partnerships as Black and White educators in the anti-racist practice and leadership space. Apologies for the quality of the audio but hope this does not take away from the essence of our discussions - these critical conversations are unscripted, honest and respectful as we all navigate through this rocky terrain. I hope we may keep on having these necessary conversations and remain intentional about action, so we avoid further cycles of rhetoric and collective amnesia in this space - you'll hear references to anti-racism at the end of the 1980s in our discussions, as we wonder what happened to all that work. Do feel free to reach out with feedback or thoughts: Email: adosylv@gmail.com FB: Social Workers Matter - https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	01 Dec 2021	2 Social Work Student Activists	00:29:41
In this episode, we meet Diane & Omar, 2 Social Work students from Birmingham University. I met them both at a recent book launch - 'The Anti Racist Social Worker'. I caught up with them whilst they were in Rowanda at an IFSW conference where they gave a presentation. My apologies in advance for the sound quality, but do stick with it as these young social workers share some inspirational insights on activism and offer great hope for the future of our profession. Do join our Facebook community, share the podcast and leave a review, it gets the word out. Ref's: 'The Anti Racist Social Worker' Ed. by Tanya Moore & Glory Simango (2021) Pub: Critical Publishing Ltd IFSW - International Federation of Social Workers - https://www.ifsw.org/ Outlanders - Hidden Narratives From Social Workers Of Colour - compiled and edited by Wayne Reid & Siobhan Maclean (2021) Pub: Kirwin Maclean Associates Ltd Facebook: Social Workers Matter: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 email: adosylv@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	25 Mar 2020	BASW - Professional Social Work Stories	00:20:45
This is a solo episode with my comments on short articles from the British Association of Social Work (BASW) magazine Professional Social Work. I have selected 5 articles from March 2020 issue; RIP Terry Bamford, changes to immigration legislation and impact on social care provision, substance and domestic abuse guide launched, the class issue, tackle workloads! Please subscribe and leave a review so the podcast gets noticed. Links mentioned in this episode: www.basw.co.uk www.basw.co.uk/basw-pocket-guides See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	12 Jul 2023	Research: Stefan Brown, Early onset dementia	00:50:02
Here is the first of the SWM Research episodes, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Work and MSc Social Work Programme Director at Royal Holloway, University of London - Stefan Brown joins us in this episode. Stefan qualified as a social worker in the 90s and transitioned to higher education over 13 yrs ago. In today's episode, we hear about his work in the field and his PhD research on Early onset dementia. Stefan also shared updates on the Mental Capacity Act. Look out for Stefan's part II, when he shares details on his work in the Race & Mental Health space. Do share your feedback at adosylv@gmail.com Join our Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	25 Jan 2023	Another Phenomenal Caribbean Woman - Lyn Warrington	00:46:30
I met Lyn a couple of years ago in Dominica when I spent time on the Island. On my trip late last year, we hired a vehicle from her company. As we waited for the vehicle to be prepared we chatted in her office about life and somehow we got talking about her experiences of domestic violence. I invited her to appear on this podcast and she did not hesitate to agree and stated that she would love other women to learn from her experiences. When I returned to the UK we sought to set up the interview, this interview became more urgent as tragically two women were killed in Dominica due to DV. In this interview, Lyn shares a little of what she went through at the hands of her ex-husband, who began with verbal abuse which turned physical. Hers is a story of inner strength driven by her spirituality and strong family connection. She shares some of the challenges faced by women in Dominica who seek to escape DV and advice for those who find themselves in this situation. and also Lyn says she is sustained by; her faith, her children and her birth family. My sincere thanks to Lyn for her honesty and bravery. Join our Facebook Community @Social Workers Matter My email address: drssmith@inclincetrainingconsultants.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	20 Apr 2022	I'm Human with Nadine Boyne	00:52:58
Many years ago, Nadine and I worked for a Parenting Community Assessment Company, so I was pleasantly surprised when I saw her being interviewed on one of my favourite YT shows The Exodus Collective https://youtu.be/dYqwjTX_0ZI In this episode we hear from Nadine Boyne - Social Worker - Life Coach - Human. Nadine shares aspects of her career journey which includes, being in and out of love with social work, the need to move to a new place in the Caribbean, self imposed sabbatical in her quest for deeper self knowledge, 'you only got the role because you're black' - coping with imposter syndrome, her work on a new book for NQSW's and experienced SW's who want to reset, and much more. You can follow Nadine on LinkedIn, Instagram @nadine.klb and her company Social Work Discovery. Email: drssmith@inclinetrainingconsultants.com Facebook Community: Social Workers Matter Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	16 Dec 2020	Anita Nayyar	01:03:45
In this episode, we hear from my guest social psychologist Anita Nayyar, she shares the findings from some interesting research into how we are coping with COVID-19. In particular, her research reveals how members of BAME communities are not expressing the full range of trauma responses for fear of stereotyping - this cannot be a good thing - Anita started her career in marketing, she now works for herself and has extended the range of her work, she shares details of her work with Girls in Gangs, counter-narrative and her therapeutic work. Twitter: @coping_the Facebook: https://facebook.com/coping/ YouTube: Coping Mechanism https://youtube.com/channel/UCG_zOLxCtr-9o5pFPFWtNmg… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzJisjJD3_Y SWM Fb group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	29 Sep 2020	New Semester, News & Views	00:31:18
Welcome to the last summer episode, we now have autumn to look forward to and the potential prospect of another 'lock down' - not great! In today's episode, I share some news about the new semester and what this has meant for me as a Social Work educator. In the second part of this episode we dip into BASW's PSW magazine for a couple of stories that caught my eye. Which includes some helpful tips on how to survive in social work. Producer, Debra Levitt of Bridge Road Consultants Ltd: bridgeroadconsultants.com BASW: https://www.basw.co.uk/ Email: adosylv@gmail.com Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	04 May 2022	Social Work Chose Me - Shantel Thomas	01:03:41
In conversation with Course Lead for the MA in Social work at the Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust and Anti Racism Lead - UK Focus for the British Association of Social Workers (BASW), Shantel Thomas shares her professional journey. You will hear her enthusiasm, energy, passion and spirit for her work and its purpose. She has a vision for the Social Work Programme she leads and wants it to be relevant for todays social work practice. Shantel also shares some of her work in the Anti Racism space and her aims for contributing to the societal changes we want to see. Shantel is often invited to make keynote speeches, she writes regular blogs and articles and is also pursuing her PhD, an ethnographic study of anti racist leadership. She can be found and followed on Twitter & Linkedin. Email: drssmith@inclinetrainingconsultants.com Facebook Community: Social Workers Matter Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	21 Jun 2023	Don't wait for the dripping tap to become a flood!	01:01:39
In this episode of SWM, I'm in conversation with Mike McKenzie. We met at a screening of his film Be Longing. Mike shares details of how and why he made the film and gives us some insight into the lives of foster carers who seek to work with social workers and other professionals. Mike, his wife and his family are clearly committed to their roles as foster carers and used his creativity to communicate some important messages to social workers and others. He is really keen on effectively working together in the best interests of children who are looked after. The film is screened monthly online followed by a discussion group, all sorts of issues emerge during the discussion - insightful, stimulating and informative. About Mike: Born in London to Jamaican parents Mike is a Foster Carer, Musician, Filmmaker and Music Teacher. He, his wife and his family derive enormous satisfaction from fostering young children. They have experienced some real highs and lows throughout. Mike became a filmmaker in 2007 and set up DrumCamFilms. He went on to undertake various projects in the filming world, including documentaries, short films, training and music videos. He has also completed a number of projects aimed at the educational sector. His latest film drama project is a film called “Be-Longing”, which is dedicated to and directed for the foster children they have cared for and had its 1st screening at the Lexi Cinema in Kensal Rise many years ago. Be Longing is the story of a young boy aged ten years old who had been placed in care, living in a foster home. His history includes being removed from violent and chaotic birth parents after a series of family breakdowns, he is torn between accepting the trust, kindness and security of his foster family and remaining 'loyal' to his birth parents who he still loves dearly. Self-destruction, despair, anger, betrayal, hope and salvation are all themes within this film. The struggle to regain the childhood of this young man who has not yet experienced the innocence of youth is, unfortunately not uncommon for many of today's youth placed in care or living in broken homes. In this short film, Be Longing seeks to show this boy's journey from his very first day 'in care' and charts his progress along the way. At present the film is helping to connect with many amazing care experienced people, *Artifacts CEP, Comfort Cases, Rajinder.keohane, David L Jackson* and Publishing professionals. Mike and his team have taken the film to The Montreal Black Film Festival, and more recently to No.10 Downing Street to meet Gillian Keegan MP, the Secretary of State for Education, and Claire Coutinho MP, the Minister for Children, along with The Fostering Network and other foster carers from across the country. Now as @MAD4Films Mike and the team aim to keep talking about the best outcomes for children and make more films about kids in care. Mad4 Films Profile https://www.linkedin.com/company/mad4-films/?viewAsMember=truehttps://mad4films.com/projects/ Mikes Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-mckenzie-25715718/ =================================================================== Do share your feedback at adosylv@gmail.com Join our Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	12 Apr 2023	A 'Questionologist' - Shabazz L. Graham	00:54:08
Shabazz L. Graham is the Creator and co-founder of Qcast, a Filmmaker and ‘Questionologist’. He began his career in 2001 making documentaries for government-run projects, local councils and Think Tanks, before taking on the role of a Creative at MTV Networks. He went on to work for a host of TV channels such as Channel 4, Nickelodeon, Sky, BBC and others, as well as work for top creative agencies and corporate brands including EE, HASBRO, CO-OP and many more. But where did it all start and what excites him today? In this episode of SWM Shabazz generously shares some of his history as a child raised in the care system and his experiences, the challenges he faced with his personal development and growth as a black man, his significant, impactful, and important relationships with memorable social workers and his dear foster carer. Shabazz also shares details on what inspired the creation of Qcast, an online platform designed to privilege the importance of meaningful and deep questions. Hear how the loss of a dear friend gave birth to Qcast and the vision for its future. To follow his work please use these links: Shabazz Web: shabazzlgraham.com Insta: @shabazzgraham Twitter: @ShabazzLGraham Fb: Shabazz Graham Leaving With Care Documentary (VHS) https://vimeo.com/321726900 Password: TheCareSystem ================== Qcast Web: qcast.io Insta: @QcastQuestions Twitter: @QcastQuestions Fb: @QcastQuestions ========================== Cultural Style Week https://www.culturalstyleweek.com/ https://www.culturalfashion.art/ ============================= Do share your feedback at adosylv@gmail.com Join our Fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530 Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB6IJzP9UzJn2B5oXclbnOw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	23 Feb 2022	Shyamenda Purslow	00:53:05
Shyamenda Purslow is one of the founder members of 'MenTalk Ubuntu', the group has a podcast and a presence on most social media platforms - they emerged during the Pandemic when, as Black men, they felt it important to come together to talk, support and share their experiences. They found a number of pertinent themes surfaced, these included; work, loss, separation, finance, relationships to name a few. They used engagement with the great outdoors and nature as an important vehicle for navigating issues of importance to them. In this episode of SWM Shy shares something of his own background, how the group was formed and how they as Black men seek to sustain good mental health by finding strength and understanding through being open, honest and supportive towards each other. In the final part of our discussion, Shy shares his interests in 'authentic leadership' and which may be of real value in the future. Shy makes some useful references: CAHN - Caribbean and African Health Network - cahn.org.uk Search for 'MenTalk Ubuntu' for more information @Twitter, IG, FB look My email: drssmith@inclinetrainingconsultants.com Fb Community: Social Workers Matter, do join us there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	22 Oct 2019	Me - Part 1	00:11:48
'What do you think of social workers?' This is the first of two parts. In this short episode, I share a brief account of a conversion I had with a man I met in Antigua airport a couple of years ago, where he shares quite candidly his views about social work. My sister was present at the time, and this got me thinking and reflecting upon what my family think about my profession. Social work impacts on our families and in my next episode we'll hear directly from some of my family members........should be fun. Feel free to share your thoughts on this topic - email: adosylv@gmail.com Twitter: @adosylvia Facebook: Social Workers Matter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	16 Feb 2022	Dr Yvon Guest	01:11:43
It was great speaking with Dr Yvon Guest - Psychodynamic Counsellor, author and educator. She works with a diverse client base, mainly Black and minority ethnic and LGBTQ. She worked for many years in the independent sector, where she developed a passion for facilitating the empowerment of society's most oppressed and marginalised individuals. This along with her own experiences as a care leaver, led her to undertake a PhD on the themes of resilience and trauma, which she now incorporates into her counselling work. In our conversation Yvon touches on a variety of issues, including; identity - particularly her experiences as someone of mixed heritage, her childhood and adolescence and early adulthood, the challenges faced by her clients, target driven practice. Be warned Yvon drops a couple of F bombs along with immense wisdom. Yvon's authored work includes a chapter in a recent publication: "Black Identities and White Therapies" Ed. by Divine Charura and Colin Lago (2021) - 'Developing a diversity-sensitive psycho-social approach to working with mixed-race people'. Dr Guest has a presence on LinkedIn, you can follow her there. Please share your feedback with me at: drssmith@inclinetrainingconsultants.com Join and contribute to our Fb community: Social Workers Matter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	02 Dec 2020	Ray Douglas' perspective on Gang Violence & more	01:26:13
In this episode I am in conversation with Raymond Douglas. Ray is an Executive Trainer, Facilitator & Enabler, he is seen as one of today’s leading thinkers and doers around reducing Gang & Serious Violence. In today’s episode, he shares some of his personal and professional background and history – he shares so many nuggets of self-knowledge and his perspectives on the impact of his experiences as a child, young adult and the man he is today. He has interesting things to say about Youth Violence and our roles as frontline workers, educators and community activists. He is passionate about ‘teaching what we know’ and is extremely active in the field and is a staunch advocate of the community public health model to tackle violence in our communities. He delivers groundbreaking interventions in schools. YOT's, Children’s Secure Units and Prisons, his vision of reducing youth violence took his work regionally Nationally and Internationally. This is a long episode and I suggest you listen in a couple of sittings if you’re unable to hear it all in one go; it’s certainly worth the effort. Raymond’s LinkedIn Profile:linkedin.com/in/raymond-douglas-505b844a Email: info@antiyouthviolence.com Twitter: @Gangology My email: adosylv@gmail.com SWM Fb Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412169436067530/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
	08 Feb 2023	Emotional emancipation circles - Paula St Ange & Cassia Keziah Maximen	00:56:12
Counselling Psychologist & Systemic & Family Practitioner Paula St Ange and Trainee Clinical Psychologist Cassia Keziah Maximen join me in this episode to discuss Emotional Emancipation Circles. Aka as EECs are evidence-informed, psychologically sound, culturally grounded, and community-defined self-help support groups designed to help heal, and end, the trauma caused by the root cause of anti-Black racism. These two women have been group participants and are now trained as EEC group facilitators. They share how and why these groups were started, the concept is an import from the US which has been adapted to the UK context. In the early evaluations, EEC participants reported notable improvements in their mental health. Facilitators have been trained in nearly 50 states in the US, Cuba, South Africa and of course the UK. For more information about EECs contact: Malcom_phillip@outlook.com My email is: adosylv@gmail.com Join our Facebook community at: Social Workers Matter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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