In 2006 Cadburys poisoned 37 people with Salmonella and the treasured British company was brought to it knees. Fined millions, reputation in the trash, hostile take over talk, how could it ever recover……………. Cadbury’s response was marketing genius they ran one of the most famous adverts of the past twenty years. [You really should watch... Read More

Commentary, Practice, Theory

July 11, 2020

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Theory? Huh!?

There is no way to approach theory other than to be critical of it. I mean, you’ve got to understand it first before you can be critical of it. So, you have to delve into the books. But once you understand it then you should critically analyse it and ask whether it’s actually of any... Read More

Commentary

theory

July 11, 2020

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Power & Autonomy

When we think of power, we usually think of hierarchical power exercised over us by those in certain positions. There is also power in culture. Harari, in his book Sapiens, says cultures have typical beliefs, norms and values but that they are in a constant state of flux and that culture is changed through environment.... Read More

Commentary, Practice

autonomy, culture, power

March 10, 2020

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Empathy, Sympathy and Compassion

“Empathy Is Walking A Mile In Somebody Else’s Moccasins. Sympathy Is Being Sorry Their Feet Hurt”. (Rebecca O’Donnell) The nature of our work as social workers, (or any caring profession for that matter) is dealing with some marginalised sections of society. We do our job because we care. By the very nature of ‘us’ caring, are we... Read More

Commentary, Practice, Productivity, Self Care

compassion, empathy, sympathy

March 10, 2020

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The Merchant of Venice and Critical Thinking

Was Shylock in Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice making a critical decision that was necessary and proportionate, when he was demanding his pound of flesh? Let me give you a brief rundown on how Shylock found himself in a position where he was able to demand a pound of flesh from the poor Antonio. Shakespeare sets... Read More

Commentary, Practice

DoLs, liberty, shakespeare

August 1, 2019

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Who IS to blame….?

The Guardian this morning (August 1st 2019) reports that social workers are being blamed for their own stress and burnout. You can read the article here.There are some very damning statistics in there about how social workers are feeling about this and how they are maybe being made to feel by employers. Indeed, the HCPC... Read More

Commentary, In the News, Productivity, Self Care

productivity, resilience, self care

Invisible: Two Presidents, Catwoman and Social Work Reviews

Solution Focused Gorillas

The Nocebo in Social Work – what can the COVID vaccine trials tell us about social work practice?

Beers and Ideas – Philosophy for Social Workers

Theory? Huh!?

Power & Autonomy

Social Care, Risk, COVID and True Uncertainty

Empathy, Sympathy and Compassion

The Merchant of Venice and Critical Thinking

Who IS to blame….?

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