Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCharlotte Spires (Assessment social worker from BANES) on how to navigate conflict in social work
In this episode of the Relation Activism in Social Work podcast, hosts Tim Fisher and Rich Devine engage in a lively discussion that covers a range o…
1 year, 7 months ago
Ian Thomas, Tedx Speaker, Care Experienced Social Worker on addiction
This episode explores the profound complexities of addiction, trauma, and recovery, featuring the deeply personal and inspiring journey of guest Ian …
1 year, 7 months ago
Vicki Shevlin from Social Work Sorted on Supporting newly qualified social workers
In this episode, Tim Fisher and Rich Devine kick off 2025 with reflections on personal and professional goals, recent events, and an inspiring conver…
1 year, 7 months ago
Rich and Tim on the courage to be disliked
Links:
Relational Activism: https://www.relationalactivism.com/
Rich's BASW Child Protection sessions: https://basw.co.uk/social-work-child-protection-…
1 year, 8 months ago
Becca Carr Hopkins (ISW and attachment expert) on attachment and the use of self in social work
In this episode, Tim Fisher and Rich Devine are joined by Becca Carr-Hopkins for a powerful conversation about use of self, attachment theory, and t…
1 year, 8 months ago
Rich and Tim on how to create organisational and systemic change in social work
Links:
Relational Activism: https://www.relationalactivism.com/
Rich's BASW Child Protection sessions: https://basw.co.uk/social-work-child-protectio…
1 year, 8 months ago
Rich, Tim and Lee Crouch (parent with lived experience) on how to assess a parents capacity to change
The podcast focuses on two main themes: assessing capacity to change in social work and a parent’s personal journey through the child protection syst…
1 year, 9 months ago
Rich and Tim on the why, what and how of Family Group Conferences
Tim's article:
https://ore.exeter.ac.uk/repository/bitstream/handle/10871/138533/bernheim-et-al-2024-the-power-and-potential-of-space-and-place-in-fa…
1 year, 9 months ago
Renata (Newly Qualified Social Work in Child Protection, East Sussex) on small acts that make a big difference as a social worker
Tim Fisher and Rich Devine kick off with reflections on culture and connection, inspired by recent experiences, including Rich’s first trip to the th…
1 year, 9 months ago
Rich and Tim on ideas for social workers who feel ‘stuck’ or overwhelmed
In this week’s episode of the Relational Activism and Social Work Podcast, Tim Fisher and Rich Devine dive into strategies for social workers when fe…
1 year, 9 months ago