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Rural Social Work
Rural environment, how services may be delivered, practice theories, advantages and challenges, improving rural social work, generalist prac
Aug 8, 202215 min read


Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Definition, mindfulness, theoretical basis, core processes, session outline, effectiveness, benefits, reservations, training, resources, rel
Jun 17, 202215 min read


Mindfulness
Definition, components, techniques, helpful skills/attitudes, benefits, therapies, social work relevance, practice approach.
May 21, 202213 min read


Case Notes
Definition, importance, information included, presentation, amending, legislation, terminating client, sharing with client, templates: SOAP,
May 5, 202225 min read


Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Definition, positive CBT, effectiveness, CBT sessions, qualifications, benefits, limitations, cultural diversity, practice approach, CBT sou
Apr 9, 202225 min read


Narrative Therapy
Analysing stories, strengths, externalise problems, deconstruct the negative, reconstruct the positive, therapeutic documents, outsider-witn
Mar 19, 202213 min read


Attachment Theory
Definition, key concepts, infant & adult patterns, cross-cultural issues, critical perspective, out of home care, relevance for social work
Feb 27, 202222 min read


Positive Psychology
Definition, research basis, PERMA, positive psychology interventions (PPIs), benefits, criticisms, relevance for social work, social work pr
Feb 6, 202217 min read


Case Management
Definition, Principles, skills required, benefits for case managers and clients, useful proformas, limitations, case management practice app
Dec 13, 202112 min read


Child Aware Practice
Rationale, definition, philosophy, principles, barriers to practice, practice approach, link to PERCS conversation guides
Sep 26, 20219 min read


Suicide Interventions
Information about risk factors for suicide and a social work practice approach when supporting a person contemplating suicide.
Sep 17, 202121 min read


Behavioural Activation
Definition, theoretical basis, effectiveness, advantages, practice approach, resources
Sep 12, 20218 min read


Brief Intervention
Definition, research summary, essential elements, screening instruments, cultural considerations, objections, step-by-step approach, support
Aug 30, 202113 min read


Professional Boundaries
Definition, managing boundaries, contemporary approaches, suggestions around email, texts, mobile phones and social networking
Aug 23, 202119 min read


Grief and Loss
Models of grieving are outlined as a means of supporting those experiencing loss.
Jul 31, 202128 min read


Telepractice
Definition, viability, effectiveness, facilities needed, enablers and barriers, privacy, preparation, conducting the session, extending the
Jun 26, 202116 min read


Homelessness
Overview of homelessness in Australia and suggested practice approach for social workers.
Apr 11, 202120 min read


Post-disaster Social Work
A social work response to disasters should empowering the community to make decisions to meet the needs of all community members.
Mar 3, 202115 min read


Refugees
A practice approach for social workers to use with refugees and asylum seekers.
Dec 25, 202022 min read


Social Work with Involuntary Clients
An approach to assist social workers when supporting involuntary clients
Dec 14, 20207 min read
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