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The Social Work Social Podcast is a place to explore the mental health, mental health treatment, and advocacy from the perspective of social work by having conversations and sharing stories. We strive to create empathy and understanding through discussions about difficult topics.

Melanie Matthews


    • Sep 17, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 38 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Social Work Social

    Episode 33: Becoming a Counsellor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 29:52


    In this episode, we talk to Melissa! She tells us all about her experiences during her first year of being a counsellor. For more from Social Work Social, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @socialworksocialpodcast Melanie Matthews is a social worker and psychotherapist living and working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started this podcast to spread more knowledge and awareness about the uniqueness of social work. If you'd like to learn more about Melanie, you can read about her here. Are you interested in being a guest on the Social Work Social podcast? Apply now!

    Episode 32: World Suicide Prevention Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 15:38


    In this episode, we'll be discussing suicide prevention for World Suicide Prevention Day. There is a trigger warning for discussions of suicide and self harm. Resources: If you're looking for support as a youth anywhere in Canada, you can call Kids Help Phone at 1 800 668 6868 or Text 686868. Between 7pm-midnight EST you can also access online chat by going to kidshelpphone.ca. You can call Kids Help Phone if you're having thoughts of suicide or if you need help supporting someone else. A trained counsellor can help talk you through the steps of what to do to help someone else. Trans Lifeline is run by and for trans people which can increase a sense of safety and provide comfort in knowing that the person you're talking to understands your experience because they have had similar experiences. Their distress line number is 1 877 330 6366 and their website, translifeline.org, has a number of other resources for trans people. For Indigenous People, there are two services that have been made available by the Government of Canada. The Hope for Wellness Support Line is available to all Indigenous people across Canada in need of crisis services. The number is 1-855-242-3310 and there is also an online chat service on their website. The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for former Residential School students. You can access emotional and crisis referral services by calling 24-Hour National Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419. For more from Social Work Social, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @socialworksocialpodcast Melanie Matthews is a social worker and psychotherapist living and working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started this podcast to spread more knowledge and awareness about the uniqueness of social work. If you'd like to learn more about Melanie, you can read about her here. Are you interested in being a guest on the Social Work Social podcast? Apply now!

    Episode 31: Journey Through Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 34:04


    In this episode, we talk to Shannon. If you listened to the last three episodes with authors from the Great Canadian Woman: She is Strong and Free volume III, this name may be ringing a bell. All three authors mentioned the name Shannon and how she was a supportive person throughout the time they spent writing their stories. Shannon was also a source of support, encouragement, and hope while I was writing my story as well. We are incredibly fortunate that Shannon is going to share her story with us in this episode. She speaks to us about her experience with loss and how she coped. There is a trigger warning for grief and loss in this episode. For more from Social Work Social, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @socialworksocialpodcast Melanie Matthews is a social worker and psychotherapist living and working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started this podcast to spread more knowledge and awareness about the uniqueness of social work. If you'd like to learn more about Melanie, you can read about her here. Are you interested in being a guest on the Social Work Social podcast? Apply now!

    Episode 30: Tania is a Published Author!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 33:03


    In this episode, we'll be hearing from Tania. You may recognize her from season 2 episode 23 where she spoke to us about her job as an Administrative Booking Clerk for the COVID 19 vaccine unit. This time, she'll be talking to us about another important area of her life which is becoming an author in the Great Canadian Woman: She is Strong and Free series. Tania goes in depth about her mental health experience and how it felt to write her story. There is a trigger warning for discussions of cancer, blood disorders and bleeding, and grief. Purchase your copy here. For more from Social Work Social, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @socialworksocialpodcast Melanie Matthews is a social worker and psychotherapist living and working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started this podcast to spread more knowledge and awareness about the uniqueness of social work. If you'd like to learn more about Melanie, you can read about her here. Are you interested in being a guest on the Social Work Social podcast? Apply now!

    Episode 29: Sara is a Published Author!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 26:12


    In this episode, we talk to Sara. She is another author in The Great Canadian Woman: She is Strong and Free III. Sara shares her story of living with a learning disability and the impact this experience has had on her mental health. Sara also speaks about the healing process of writing her story. Purchase your copy here. For more from Social Work Social, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @socialworksocialpodcast Melanie Matthews is a social worker and psychotherapist living and working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started this podcast to spread more knowledge and awareness about the uniqueness of social work. If you'd like to learn more about Melanie, you can read about her here. Are you interested in being a guest on the Social Work Social podcast? Apply now!

    Episode 28: Amy is a Published Author!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 32:21


    In this episode, we talk to Amy. Amy is an intuitive life coach and an evidential medium as well as a person with lived experience of anxiety. We met when we were both authors writing our chapters for the collaborative book The great Canadian Woman: She is Strong and Free III. Amy talks to us about the importance of spirituality in her life and how she uses her work to support other people as well. There is a trigger warning for discussions of grief and loss. Purchase your copy here. For more from Social Work Social, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @socialworksocialpodcast Melanie Matthews is a social worker and psychotherapist living and working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started this podcast to spread more knowledge and awareness about the uniqueness of social work. If you'd like to learn more about Melanie, you can read about her here. Are you interested in being a guest on the Social Work Social podcast? Apply now!

    Episode 27: The Neuroscience of Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 36:25


    In this episode, we talk to Carissa. Carissa is from Wisconsin the the United States and is a Licensed Professional Counsellor in that area. She provides us with her unique insight of the neuroscience of mental health that she gained through her experience and her educational background in nursing. She also speaks about her own experience with mental health and how she uses the coping strategies that she teaches to her clients. There's no trigger warning for this episode. To hear more from Carissa, follow her on Instagram @thatdarnamygdala or check out her blog here. Melanie Matthews is a social worker and psychotherapist living and working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started this podcast to spread more knowledge and awareness about the uniqueness of social work. If you'd like to learn more about Melanie, you can read about her here. Are you interested in being a guest on the Social Work Social podcast? Apply now!

    Episode 26: Social Workers and Burnout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 30:57


    Today, we're going to be talking to Hannah. Hannah is a social worker who I met while we were completing our Bachelor of Social Work degrees together. She just completed her Master of Social Work degree and will be sharing some of the insights she gained from going to graduate school during a pandemic as well as her personal experience with burnout. There's a trigger warning for discussions of substance use for this episode. To hear more from Hannah, follow her on Instagram @thehyphenatednation or check out her podcast here. For more from Social Work Social, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @socialworksocialpodcast Melanie Matthews is a social worker and psychotherapist living and working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started this podcast to spread more knowledge and awareness about the uniqueness of social work. If you'd like to learn more about Melanie, you can read about her here. Are you interested in being a guest on the Social Work Social podcast? Apply now!

    Episode 25: Welcome Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 4:55


    In this episode we have a short introduction on what to expect from Social Work Social going forward! We hope you enjoy the small changes that have been made and continue to tune in! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @socialworksocialpodcast and @melaniematthewscounselling Melanie Matthews is a social worker and psychotherapist living and working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started this podcast to spread more knowledge and awareness about the uniqueness of social work. If you'd like to learn more about Melanie, you can read about her here. Are you interested in being a guest on the Social Work Social podcast? Apply now!

    Season 3 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 0:44


    Welcome back to the Social Work Social podcast! My name is Melanie Matthews and I'm a registered social worker as well as your host for this podcast. The Social Work Social is a place to explore the role of social workers in mental health treatment, social justice and advocacy, and other aspects of community work. But social workers rarely work in isolation so we'll be talking not just to social workers, but also to other professionals, and people with lived experience to learn about their understanding of mental health and mental health treatment. Join us every Friday to hear interviews, stories, and information centered around mental health. Are you interested in being a guest on the Social Work Social podcast? Apply now!

    Episode 24: Conclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 5:48


    In this episode, we conclude the allied professionals series with a short discussion of the significance of the month of June. If you'd like to learn more about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, click here. If you'd like to view the Pride Toronto info, click here. If you would like to be a guest on Social Work Social, click here. For more from Social Work Social, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @socialworksocialpodcast Melanie Matthews is a social worker and psychotherapist living and working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started this podcast to spread more knowledge and awareness about the uniqueness of social work. If you'd like to learn more about Melanie, you can read about her here.

    Episode 23: Administrative Booking Clerk-COVID19 Vaccine Unit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 30:46


    In this episode, we speak to Tania who is an Administrative Booking Clerk in the COVID-19 Vaccine Unit in Alberta, Canada. She shares her story on how she transitioned into her job and the challenges she currently faces. To find out more about how to get vaccinated in Canada, click here. For more from Social Work Social, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @socialworksocialpodcast Melanie Matthews is a social worker and psychotherapist living and working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started this podcast to spread more knowledge and awareness about the uniqueness of social work. If you'd like to learn more about Melanie, you can read about her here.

    Episode 22: Social Psychologist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 44:16


    In this episode, we talk to Sarah. She is a Social Psychologist working in a case management position. She shares her insights and perspectives from working on a community based multidisciplinary team! For more from Social Work Social, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @socialworksocialpodcast Melanie Matthews is a social worker and psychotherapist living and working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started this podcast to spread more knowledge and awareness about the uniqueness of social work. If you'd like to learn more about Melanie, you can read about her here.

    Episode 21: Nurse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 29:52


    In this episode, we talk to Paige who is currently a nurse and in school for Counselling Psychology. She shares he thoughts, feelings, and perspectives about the work she does as well as how her experiences have impacted her choice in career path. For more from Social Work Social, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @socialworksocialpodcast Melanie Matthews is a social worker and psychotherapist living and working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started this podcast to spread more knowledge and awareness about the uniqueness of social work. If you'd like to learn more about Melanie, you can read about her here. We now have merch available for a limited time! Get yours now before it's gone by clicking here!

    I am a Published Author!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 19:45


    In this episode, I share my journey to becoming a published author in the collaborative book The Great Canadian Woman: She is Strong and Free III. The experience of writing my story has been incredible and I'm so excited to share it! To purchase a copy, click here. To learn more about The Great Canadian Woman, visit their website or follow them on Facebook or Instagram @thegreatcanadianwoman. To hear my guest episode on the She Speaks podcast, click here. For more from Social Work Social, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @socialworksocialpodcast Melanie Matthews is a social worker and psychotherapist living and working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started this podcast to spread more knowledge and awareness about the uniqueness of social work. If you'd like to learn more about Melanie, you can read about her here.

    Book Announcement Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 0:43


    Coming Monday May 10th, I'll be sharing my experiences and making an announcement regarding a collaborative project I've been working on for the past few months. Tune in then to hear more!

    Episode 20: Health Promotion Specialist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 43:55


    In this episode we talk to Robb. He contributes to the community in many ways but will be mainly speaking to us about his work as a Health promotion Specialist and his lived experience. He also shares about how he uses art for activism as the vocalist of the band Paint. For more from Social Work Social, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @socialworksocialpodcast Melanie Matthews is a social worker and psychotherapist living and working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started this podcast to spread more knowledge and awareness about the uniqueness of social work. If you'd like to learn more about Melanie, you can read about her here. We now have merch available for a limited time! Get yours now before it's gone by clicking here!

    Episode 19: Parent

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 24:08


    In this episode, we talk to Kait. You may remember her from Season 1 Episode 11 where she shared her perspectives on community work and Indigenous Social Work. In this episode, she speaks from a different aspect of her life as a parent. Kait has two children. She is her son's birth mother and she adopted her daughter through kinship care. She tells us what it has been like to go through the adoption process. For more from Social Work Social, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @socialworksocialpodcast Melanie Matthews is a social worker and psychotherapist living and working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started this podcast to spread more knowledge and awareness about the uniqueness of social work. If you'd like to learn more about Melanie, you can read about her here. We now have merch available for a limited time! Get yours now before it's gone by clicking here!

    Episode 18: Health Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 24:01


    In this episode, we talk to Natalie who is a Health Coach. She shares her professional work and lived experience with mental health with us. For more from Social Work Social, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @socialworksocialpodcast Melanie Matthews is a social worker and psychotherapist living and working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started this podcast to spread more knowledge and awareness about the uniqueness of social work. If you'd like to learn more about Melanie, you can read about her here. We now have merch available for a limited time! Get yours now before it's gone by clicking here!

    Episode 17: Politician

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 23:08


    In this episode, we talk to Olivia. She is a former Canadian politician and currently the Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Change Leaders. She shares her experiences working with social workers and advocating for social justice. For more from Social Work Social, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @socialworksocialpodcast Melanie Matthews is a social worker and psychotherapist living and working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started this podcast to spread more knowledge and awareness about the uniqueness of social work. If you'd like to learn more about Melanie, you can read about her here. We now have merch available for a limited time! Get yours now before it's gone by clicking here!

    Episode 16: Volunteer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 30:36


    In this episode, we talk to Sandra who is a storyteller and a lifelong volunteer. She tells us about her first experience volunteering after moving to Canada. For more from Social Work Social, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @socialworksocialpodcast Melanie Matthews is a social worker and psychotherapist living and working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started this podcast to spread more knowledge and awareness about the uniqueness of social work. If you'd like to learn more about Melanie, you can read about her here. We now have merch available for a limited time! Get yours now before it's gone by clicking here!

    Episode 15: Child and Youth Care Practitioner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 26:05


    In this episode we talk to Salvatore. He talks about his experience working with you and how social workers can be allies or sometimes be in conflict with the work he does. For more from Social Work Social, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @socialworksocialpodcast Melanie Matthews is a social worker and psychotherapist living and working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started this podcast to spread more knowledge and awareness about the uniqueness of social work. If you'd like to learn more about Melanie, you can read about her here. We now have merch available for a limited time! Get yours now before it's gone by clicking here!

    Episode 14: Community Organizer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 26:30


    In this episode, we talk to Amrit. Amrit is a community organizer who will share her experiences of working with activists, organizers, and social workers. Melanie Matthews is a social worker and psychotherapist living and working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started this podcast to spread more knowledge and awareness about the uniqueness of social work. If you'd like to learn more about Melanie, you can read about her here. We now have merch available for a limited time! Get yours now before it's gone by clicking here!

    Episode 13: Multidisciplinary Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 11:58


    In this episode, I provide an introduction to this new 12 episode series and an overview of multidisciplinary teams. Social workers rarely work in isolation so it's important to understand the different roles that allied professionals take on in the spirit of providing the best care possible to people seeking support. For more from Social Work Social, follow us on Facebook and Instagram @socialworksocialpodcast Melanie Matthews is a social worker and psychotherapist living and working in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She started this podcast to spread more knowledge and awareness about the uniqueness of social work. If you'd like to learn more about Melanie, you can read about her here. We now have merch available for a limited time! Get yours now before it's gone by clicking here!

    Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 0:49


    The Social Work Social is back for a second season! Listen is while we discuss how social workers collaborate with other professionals!

    Episode 12: Conclusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 8:44


    In this episode, we wrap up this series by talking about next steps to receiving mental health support. You can learn more about me by visiting my Psychology Today profile or on Facebook and Instagram @melaniematthewscounselling. Thank you to TakingITGlobal, the Government of Canada, and Canada Service Corps for generously supporting this podcast series! Do you have a simple project idea to support your community? TakingITGlobal is looking to support youth who are inspired with ideas and ready to take action through their youth-led community service grants. Apply for a #RisingYouth grant today at www.risingyouth.ca! You can also find TakingITGlobal on Twitter @TakingITGlobal, Facebook @TakingITGlobal and @jeunesenactiontig, and Instagram @RisingYouthTIG and @TakingITGlobal

    Episode 11: Indigenous Social Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 30:23


    In this episode, we talk to Kait about Indigenous social work. You can learn more about me by visiting my Psychology Today profile or on Facebook and Instagram @melaniematthewscounselling. Thank you to TakingITGlobal, the Government of Canada, and Canada Service Corps for generously supporting this podcast series! Do you have a simple project idea to support your community? TakingITGlobal is looking to support youth who are inspired with ideas and ready to take action through their youth-led community service grants. Apply for a #RisingYouth grant today at www.risingyouth.ca! You can also find TakingITGlobal on Twitter @TakingITGlobal, Facebook @TakingITGlobal and @jeunesenactiontig, and Instagram @RisingYouthTIG and @TakingITGlobal

    Episode 10: Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 24:05


    This episode features Bachelor of Social Work student Cassandra. Cassandra shares the experience of social work education and what she has learned so far. You can learn more about me by visiting my Psychology Today profile or on Facebook and Instagram @melaniematthewscounselling. Thank you to TakingITGlobal, the Government of Canada, and Canada Service Corps for generously supporting this podcast series! Do you have a simple project idea to support your community? TakingITGlobal is looking to support youth who are inspired with ideas and ready to take action through their youth-led community service grants. Apply for a #RisingYouth grant today at www.risingyouth.ca! You can also find TakingITGlobal on Twitter @TakingITGlobal, Facebook @TakingITGlobal and @jeunesenactiontig, and Instagram @RisingYouthTIG and @TakingITGlobal

    Episode 9: Hospital

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 33:01


    In this episode, we talk to Melissa who has worked as a hospital social worker and is now working in a school setting. You can learn more about me by visiting my Psychology Today profile or on Facebook and Instagram @melaniematthewscounselling. Thank you to TakingITGlobal, the Government of Canada, and Canada Service Corps for generously supporting this podcast series! Do you have a simple project idea to support your community? TakingITGlobal is looking to support youth who are inspired with ideas and ready to take action through their youth-led community service grants. Apply for a #RisingYouth grant today at www.risingyouth.ca! You can also find TakingITGlobal on Twitter @TakingITGlobal, Facebook @TakingITGlobal and @jeunesenactiontig, and Instagram @RisingYouthTIG and @TakingITGlobal

    Episode 8: Intersectionality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 11:53


    In this episode, we discuss intersectionality which is an important social work concept. You can learn more about me by visiting my Psychology Today profile or on Facebook and Instagram @melaniematthewscounselling. Sources used for this episode: Dumbrill, G. C. & Yee, J. Y. (2019). Anti-oppressive social work: Ways of knowing, talking, and doing. Oxford University Press. Mojab, S. & Carpenter, S. (2019). Marxism, feminism, and “intersectionality”. Labor and Society, 22, 275-282. https://doi:10.1111/lands.12409 National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). (2018, June 22). Kimberle Crenshaw: What is intersectionality? [Video file]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViDtnfQ9FHc Wallin-Ruschman, J., Price, A., Richey, C., & Carns, K. (2020). Reflections and results from the intersections: Teaching and learning the praxis of intersectionality in the psychology classroom. Journal for Social Action in Counselling & Psychology, 12(1), 13-26. https://doi:10.33043/jsacp.12.1.13-26 World Health Organization [WHO] & Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. (2014). Social determinants of mental health. https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/112828/9789241506809_eng.pdf;jsessionid=87303D51154E236B030E3737E503C7A4?sequence=1 Arnold, R., Burke, B., James, C., Martin, D., & Thomas, B. The Power Flower [photo]. Toronto. http://lgbtq2stoolkit.learningcommunity.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Power-Flower.pdf Thank you to TakingITGlobal, the Government of Canada, and Canada Service Corps for generously supporting this podcast series! Do you have a simple project idea to support your community? TakingITGlobal is looking to support youth who are inspired with ideas and ready to take action through their youth-led community service grants. Apply for a #RisingYouth grant today at www.risingyouth.ca! You can also find TakingITGlobal on Twitter @TakingITGlobal, Facebook @TakingITGlobal and @jeunesenactiontig, and Instagram @RisingYouthTIG and @TakingITGlobal

    Episode 7: Sex Addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 21:11


    In this episode, Amber shares her perspectives on sex addiction and sex addiction treatment. You can learn more about me by visiting my Psychology Today profile or on Facebook and Instagram @melaniematthewscounselling. Thank you to TakingITGlobal, the Government of Canada, and Canada Service Corps for generously supporting this podcast series! Do you have a simple project idea to support your community? TakingITGlobal is looking to support youth who are inspired with ideas and ready to take action through their youth-led community service grants. Apply for a #RisingYouth grant today at www.risingyouth.ca! You can also find TakingITGlobal on Twitter @TakingITGlobal, Facebook @TakingITGlobal and @jeunesenactiontig, and Instagram @RisingYouthTIG and @TakingITGlobal

    Episode 6: Addictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 8:00


    In this episode, we explore addictions. You can learn more about me by visiting my Psychology Today profile or on Facebook and Instagram @melaniematthewscounselling. Sources for this episode: Dalen, A. V. (2008). Juvenile violence and addiction: Tangled roots in childhood trauma. Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions, 1(1), 24-40. https://doi.org/10.1300/J160v01n01_04 Hartney, E. (2020, March 21). DSM 5 criteria for substance use disorders. Very well mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/dsm-5-criteria-for-substance-use-disorders-21926 Kenny, P. J. (2007). Brain reward systems and compulsive drug use. TRENDS in Pharmacological Sciences, 28(3), 135-141. https://doi:10.1016/j.tips.2007.01.008 Tedx Talks. (2018, December 11). Opioid epidemic: The medical industry created a public health crisis | Chris Johnson, MD. YouTube. [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLj9VMhDHeQ Vearrier, L. (2019). The value of harm reduction for injection drug use: A clinical and public health ethics analysis. Elsevier, 65, 119-141. https://doi:10.1016.j.disamonth.2018.12.002 Thank you to TakingITGlobal, the Government of Canada, and Canada Service Corps for generously supporting this podcast series! Do you have a simple project idea to support your community? TakingITGlobal is looking to support youth who are inspired with ideas and ready to take action through their youth-led community service grants. Apply for a #RisingYouth grant today at www.risingyouth.ca! You can also find TakingITGlobal on Twitter @TakingITGlobal, Facebook @TakingITGlobal and @jeunesenactiontig, and Instagram @RisingYouthTIG and @TakingITGlobal

    Episode 5: Community Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 28:06


    In this episode, we talk to David who does community based social work. You can learn more about me by visiting my Psychology Today profile or on Facebook and Instagram @melaniematthewscounselling. Thank you to TakingITGlobal, the Government of Canada, and Canada Service Corps for generously supporting this podcast series! Do you have a simple project idea to support your community? TakingITGlobal is looking to support youth who are inspired with ideas and ready to take action through their youth-led community service grants. Apply for a #RisingYouth grant today at www.risingyouth.ca! You can also find TakingITGlobal on Twitter @TakingITGlobal, Facebook @TakingITGlobal and @jeunesenactiontig, and Instagram @RisingYouthTIG and @TakingITGlobal

    Episode 4: Holistic Support

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 7:54


    In this episode, we explore diverse practice areas and how social workers provide holistic support. You can learn more about me by visiting my Psychology Today profile or on Facebook and Instagram @melaniematthewscounselling. Sources used to create this episode: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. (2020). Mental Health in Canada: COVID-19 and Beyond. Retrieved from http://www.camh.ca/-/media/files/pdfs---public-policy-submissions/covid-and-mh-policy-paper-pdf.pdf Campbellsville University. (2019). A Holistic View of Social Work. Retrieved from https://online.campbellsville.edu/social-work/ecological-perspective-holistic-social-work/ Weare, K. (2006). Taking a Positive, Holistic Approach to the Mental Health and Well-Being of Children and Young People. In: Making and Breaking Children's Lives. PCCS Books, pp. 115-122. Thank you to TakingITGlobal, the Government of Canada, and Canada Service Corps for generously supporting this podcast series! Do you have a simple project idea to support your community? TakingITGlobal is looking to support youth who are inspired with ideas and ready to take action through their youth-led community service grants. Apply for a #RisingYouth grant today at www.risingyouth.ca! You can also find TakingITGlobal on Twitter @TakingITGlobal, Facebook @TakingITGlobal and @jeunesenactiontig, and Instagram @RisingYouthTIG and @TakingITGlobal

    Episode 3: Private Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 30:52


    In this episode, we talk to Lynne who operates a private practice and teaches college course. You can find Lynne's website here. You can learn more about me by visiting my Psychology Today profile or on Facebook and Instagram @melaniematthewscounselling. Thank you to TakingITGlobal, the Government of Canada, and Canada Service Corps for generously supporting this podcast series! Do you have a simple project idea to support your community? TakingITGlobal is looking to support youth who are inspired with ideas and ready to take action through their youth-led community service grants. Apply for a #RisingYouth grant today at www.risingyouth.ca! You can also find TakingITGlobal on Twitter @TakingITGlobal, Facebook @TakingITGlobal and @jeunesenactiontig, and Instagram @RisingYouthTIG and @TakingITGlobal

    Episode 2: Mental Health Practitioners

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 8:46


    This episode will explore the differences between three mental health practitioners: psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers. You can learn more about me by visiting my Psychology Today profile or on Facebook and Instagram @melaniematthewscounselling. Sources used to create this episode: CAMH. (2020). The role of psychology in the mental health system. https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/the-role-of-psychology-in-the-mental-health-system Layla. (2019, July 24). Counsellor? psychologist? psychiatrist? social worker? Psychotherapist? what's the difference. https://www.layla.care/post/counsellor-psychologist-social-worker-psychotherapist-whats-the-difference Neilson, G. (1996). The 1996 code of ethics annotated for psychiatrists. https://www.capda.ca/_Library/resources_ethics_codes_and_practice_guidelines/canadian-psychiatric-association-the-cma-code-of-ethics-annotated-for-psychiatrists-2002.pdf Tedx Talks. (2013, October 16). The most important lesson from 83,000 brain scans | Daniel Amen [Video file]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esPRsT-lmw8 The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. (2020). They royal college is governed by council. http://www.royalcollege.ca/rcsite/about/governance-e Thank you to TakingITGlobal, the Government of Canada, and Canada Service Corps for generously supporting this podcast series! Do you have a simple project idea to support your community? TakingITGlobal is looking to support youth who are inspired with ideas and ready to take action through their youth-led community service grants. Apply for a #RisingYouth grant today at www.risingyouth.ca! You can also find TakingITGlobal on Twitter @TakingITGlobal, Facebook @TakingITGlobal and @jeunesenactiontig, and Instagram @RisingYouthTIG and @TakingITGlobal

    Episode 1: My Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 8:32


    I share my story on why I decided to become a social worker and how this podcast started. You can learn more about me by visiting my Psychology Today profile or on Facebook and Instagram @melaniematthewscounselling. Thank you to TakingITGlobal, the Government of Canada, and Canada Service Corps for generously supporting this podcast series! Do you have a simple project idea to support your community? TakingITGlobal is looking to support youth who are inspired with ideas and ready to take action through their youth-led community service grants. Apply for a #RisingYouth grant today at www.risingyouth.ca! You can also find TakingITGlobal on Twitter @TakingITGlobal, Facebook @TakingITGlobal and @jeunesenactiontig, and Instagram @RisingYouthTIG and @TakingITGlobal

    Social Work Social Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 0:55


    Starting every Friday, the Social Work Social will explore topics related to mental health and social work. You can learn more about me by visiting my Psychology Today profile or on Facebook and Instagram @melaniematthewscounselling. Thank you to TakingITGlobal, the Government of Canada, and Canada Service Corps for generously supporting this podcast series! Do you have a simple project idea to support your community? TakingITGlobal is looking to support youth who are inspired with ideas and ready to take action through their youth-led community service grants. Apply for a #RisingYouth grant today at www.risingyouth.ca! You can also find TakingITGlobal on Twitter @TakingITGlobal, Facebook @TakingITGlobal and @jeunesenactiontig, and Instagram @RisingYouthTIG and @TakingITGlobal

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