Emotions and running away from wooly mammoths
Emotions are a strong and powerful force. Sometimes our emotions get the better of us. Sometimes they lead us to lose focus and control and respond in ways, in hindsight, we wish...
Do you care!? The importance of looking after yourself
I saw this image above last night on a friends facebook feed and loved it. I think it’s absolutely right. How can you take care of others if you are not taking...
Stop talking, start listening!
As social workers and social work students we understand, I suspect, the importance of effective communication and spend a lot of time thinking about what we should say and how we should...
Frogs, elephants, and the 2 minute rule….
I’m writing this on a Sunday afternoon thinking about how many of you will already be thinking of what awaits you tomorrow when you arrive at the office. There are some things...
The stress isn’t going to go away. So what are YOU going to do about it?
Let’s start with why did you decide that Social Work was the profession for you? Go on! Write a list! I guarantee somewhere near the top will be to help and support...
Communication – The Impact of Context
Communication is absolutely fundamental to social work practice. As well as communication taking place between individuals it also takes place within specific contexts. This is about environment but also the contextual framework...
Communication – the bedrock of practice
Communication skills are the bedrock of social work practice in all situations – when working with service users or their carers, presenting a case in court or at panel, or liaising with...
Cut the risk of dementia with a sauna
In the news is research that says that taking regular saunas can reduce the risk of dementia. Research published in the journal Age and Ageing explores the conclusions of a 20 year...
The ‘Two Minute’ Rule
Being productive either at work or at home is a crucial part of being organised and being organised is essential to a happy and content life I feel ……All your ducks...
Communication & Eye Contact
I love the Pelican Originals, which were published by Penguin from the ’30s to the ’80’s. I’ve got myself a little collection that I’m building; I love the blue spines and the...