Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWho kills children? With Professor Colin Pritchard (EP. 8)
In this episode I interview Professor Colin Pritchard, a distinguished academic and in my experience, a lovely, generous, wise individual. Professor …
3 years, 8 months ago
Top tips on exercising professional curiosity in child protection (EP.7)
Building on the conversation from last week's episode with Danny and Mike from Lads Like Us, I explore professional curiosity and #askwhy that they p…
3 years, 8 months ago
Weaponising empathy and cultivating professional curiosity, with Lads Like Us (EP.6)
In this episode, I am joined by Danny and Mike from Lads Like Us. We talk about:
- trauma, ACEs, criminal behaviour, gangs
- unmet need, unresolved …
3 years, 8 months ago
Walking the fine line between compassion for parents and safety for children (EP.5)
In this episode I am joined by social worker and colleague Andy Black, and we reflect on a great question by Rebecca Key, 'how do you walk the fine …
3 years, 9 months ago
6 Lessons from renowned Systemic Therapist, John Burnham (EP.4)
In this episode I am joined by social worker and colleague Andy Black, and we reflect on some key learning from John Burnham who attended a recent co…
3 years, 9 months ago
'She prioritise her own needs above her child' (EP. 3)
In this episode I explore the term 'she prioritise her own needs above her childs'.
The essay can be found here: https://richarddevinesocialwork.com/2…
3 years, 9 months ago
Relationship Based Practice in Child Protection: An Insurmountable Problem? (EP.2)
In this episode I explore whether, in child protection, to build therapeutic relationships. I argue that social work is inherently conflictual, which…
3 years, 9 months ago
An Introduction: drugs, death and my decision to be a social worker (EP.1)
An introduction to the podcast, who I am and my journey into social work. A massive thank you to Vicki, from Social Work sorted who is an inspiration…
3 years, 10 months ago