top of page
The
Social Work Graduate
Resources for social work graduates
Various social work practice approaches
Blogs added to / updated regularly
https://www.facebook.com/socialworkgraduate
https://www.instagram.com/socialworkgraduate/
Search


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, 202115 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, 202123 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, 202021 min read


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


Group Work
Background information and approaches to use with task and treatment groups.
Oct 9, 20209 min read


Practice Model: Task Centred
Task-Centred model for supporting others.
Oct 4, 20203 min read


Practice Model: Crisis Intervention
An outline of the skills involved in implementing the crisis intervention approach, along with the steps to follow.
Oct 4, 20205 min read


Practice Model: Problem Solving
The Problem Solving approach to social work practice.
Oct 2, 20201 min read


Practice Model: Motivational Interviewing
Stages of change model for Motivational Interviewing Practice Model.
Oct 2, 20207 min read


Practice Model: Solution-Focused Approach
Solution-focused approach to working collaboratively with others.
Oct 2, 20206 min read


An Everyday Social Work Approach
An outline of a practice approach that can be varied for different situations.
Oct 1, 20208 min read
bottom of page