The 5-Minute Social Worker

this week we're diving into the art of motivational interviewing. Think of it as gently convincing your cat to take a bath—tricky but doable with the right approach, and hopefully with fewer scratches.

this week we turn the daunting task of supervision with your manager into a walk in the park—or at least a pleasant jog. Think of it as preparing for a friendly yet strategic chess match—exciting, nerve-wracking, but ultimately rewarding.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This time pouring my knowledge into the pot of cultural competence. Sometimes it feels like being a chef in a global kitchen, where every ingredient is as unique as the individuals we work with, and our recipe book is written in, well, let's just say, a language we're still trying to learn.

The story I want to tell you today is part cautionary, like the time you tried to make a smoothie and forgot to put the lid on the blender, part battle cry, like the enthusiasm of a vegan discovering options at a barbecue, and so relatable it's like realising everyone's been muting you on the group chat

This week we embark on an odyssey through the tumultuous seas of adolescent communication. You know, that place where words go to retire and emojis take centre stage.

Welcome aboard "The 5-Minute Social Worker," the podcast that's more reliable than your morning alarm and occasionally just as startling, "This is episode 4 ‘the great adaptation' where we tackle the jungle of social work with nothing but our wits and a handy Swiss Army knife of strategies

Welcome back to "The 5-Minute Social Worker," the podcast that's like a life jacket in the ocean of social work – occasionally squeaky, but it keeps you afloat. This is episode 3 navigating the rapids of self-care without capsizing into clichés about bubble baths and scented candles

Actionable advice peppered with humour for the busy Social Worker on how to manage there time better. 

Episode 1 of the new weekly podcast 'the 5 minute social worker'. In this episode we take a brief humorous look at 'active listening' in the daily life of a social worker. Perfect for a quick snippet of wisdom and humour for you to listen to during your busy day.