Join Michael in this episode as he talks about the realities and challenges of being a social worker. Michael emphasises the need for self-care as a means of coping with the demands of the job and talks about the skills you need to work on to help manage the stress.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Vital Skills Not Taught at School: Crucial skills like decision-making, influencing others, and managing relationships that are often overlooked in traditional education.

• Importance of Self-Relationship: The relationship one has with oneself impacts productivity, self-esteem, and overall well-being.

• Urgent Need for Self-Care in Social Work: There are high levels of stress, violence, and mental health challenges faced by social workers, prioritising self-care is essential.

• Challenges Faced by Social Workers: There needs to be a shift in societal perception and increased support for these essential professionals.

• Empowerment Through Self-Care: Social workers must prioritise their well-being, set boundaries, and value themselves, self-care can lead to better outcomes in their work and personal lives.

BEST MOMENTS

"The decisions we make in life are key to our success or lack of it."

"Your ability to manage your various relationships in life is of inestimable value."

"Your thoughts, feelings, and self-talk are critical to how you feel about you."

"The responsibility for taking care of your health and well-being always rests solely with you."

"Social workers are trying to save vulnerable people's lives and promote their health, safety, and well-being."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

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HOST BIO

Michael Watson is a qualified social worker and author with over thirty years of experience working with children and families. As an expert in family court, Michael is in a key position to assist, advise, and coach parents through their private law family proceedings and provide them with the information and skills to represent themselves successfully in court. His two books, ‘How to Represent Yourself in Family Court’, and ‘FAMILY COURT: Giving Evidence In Family Court’, provide parents with a clearer understanding of family court proceedings, legislation, and parenting skills.