Explores what culture and cultural competence mean, how to reflect on your own culture, and models for working sensitively and effectively in different cultural contexts with individuals, families and communities.
A podcast on what motivational interviewing is and the research base behind it, including improvised scenarios.
A podcast about strengths-based practice, how it's different from asset-based practice, and how to use it in conversations.
Resources to help develop the fundamental skills that social workers across adult social care need to do their job.
Outlines the different types of trauma and the physical, emotional, cognitive and behavioural effects they can have, as well as the key principles behind a trauma-informed approach and how to put them into practice.
Transcript of a podcast discussion between three experts covering the skills social workers need for strengths-based practice, how to carry out assessments, and how managers can use a strengths-based approach with the social workers they supervise. A written transcript is also available.
Podcast discussion between three experts covering the skills social workers need for strengths-based practice, how to carry out assessments, and how managers can use a strengths-based approach with the social workers they supervise. A written transcript is also available.
A podcast on what motivational interviewing is and the research base behind it, including improvised scenarios.
Tips on using strengths-based practice to cope with difficult conversations that can arise during care assessments.
Ideas to help you take a strengths-based approach to Care Act assessments, with suggested questions and strategies for engagement.