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Art Therapy
Description, benefits, techniques, research findings, session structure, certification, suggestions for social work.
Mar 2818 min read

DBT: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Definition, core skills, when used, components of treatment, benefits, research, resources for practice
Feb 1011 min read

Cultural Competence
Culture, self-awareness, importance, strengths and shortcomings, developing cultural competence, training, social work practice
Jan 2512 min read

Suicidal Ideation in Children
Listen, understand child experiences, double listening, discovering the problem, utilising strengths, connecting with others
Dec 27, 20248 min read

Children and Climate change
Response, coping strategies, practice approach, additional resources Children’s emotional responses to climate change Surveys show that...
Nov 1, 20246 min read

Empowerment
Definition, how to empower, central to social work practice, empowering young people, measuring empowerment, practice approach
Oct 18, 202410 min read

Anti-Racism
Definition, Whiteness, aims, impacts, critical race theory, social work practice, leaders and anti-racist practice.
Aug 28, 202418 min read

Supervision
Definition, function, key skills, session outline, reflective practice, rural and remote, effectiveness, learning style, practice approach
Jul 29, 202416 min read

Children - Healthy Sleep Practice
Sleep guidelines, sleep inequities, babies and toddlers , children , teenagers, persistent sleep problems, suggestions for practice
Jul 8, 202419 min read

Strengths-Based Practice
Definition, elements, strengths’ identification, benefits, limitations, challenges, facilitators, strengths-based practice approaches
Jun 4, 202420 min read

Systems Theory
Definition, history, terminology, assumptions, ecosystems, Bowen family theory, limitations, practising Systems Theory
May 16, 202413 min read

PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Definition, complex PTSD , acute stress disorder, reactions, specific populations, treatment, children / adolescents, comorbidity
Apr 18, 20249 min read

Anti-Oppressive Practice
Definition, core assumptions, values and principles, strengths, limitations, social work role
Apr 12, 20248 min read

Veterinary Social Work
Human-animal bond, grief and loss, child abuse, family violence, power control wheel, animal-assisted interventions, compassion fatigue
Jan 8, 202412 min read

Sexual Wellbeing
Positive sexuality, sexual wellbeing, rights, socially constructed, barriers, practice approach, PLISSIT model
Jan 1, 20248 min read

Social Prescribing
Definition, rationale, literature review, essential elements, process for implementation, social worker role
Nov 28, 202310 min read

Eco Social Work
Definition, critique of current practice, holistic model, anthropocentric compatible model, practice approach, social work roles.
Oct 28, 202312 min read

Artificial Intelligence & Social Work
Description, positives, concerns, recommendations, place of social work, suggestions for practice
Sep 14, 202317 min read

Child Protection
The Australian context, framework, principles, out-of-home care, engaging parents (including fathers), involving children, tips for practice
Aug 23, 202343 min read

Advocacy
Tips for effective advocacy
Aug 2, 20233 min read
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