Messy Social Work

Vicki Shevlin from Social Work Sorted on Supporting newly qualified social workers

17 Jan 2025

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In this episode, Tim Fisher and Rich Devine kick off 2025 with reflections on personal and professional goals, recent events, and an inspiring conversation with guest Vicki Shevlin, creator of Social Work Sorted. The discussion explores social work practice, personal growth, and the profession’s challenges. Key Highlights: 1. Personal Reflections and Goals: •Rich emphasizes living an ego-balanced life, inspired by James Hollis, while Tim focuses on reading and lifelong learning. •They discuss balancing professional aspirations with personal well-being. 2. Love Shows Up Event: •A celebration of the “Love Shows Up” Valentine’s Day event and the importance of relational activism in social work. 3. Guest Interview – Vicki Shevlin: •Vicki shares her transition to independent practice, her mantra “Go where the love is,” and her support for newly qualified social workers (NQSWs). •The discussion covers boundaries, empathy, and authentic family connections. 4. The Role of Social Media: •Vicki reflects on building a social work community online and balancing its opportunities and challenges. 5. Final Reflections: •The episode closes with a reading from Eckhart Tolle, focusing on acceptance and awareness. Links:Vicki Shevlin: https://www.socialworksorted.com/aboutmeVicki's podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1926820Relational Activism: https://www.relationalactivism.com/Rich's BASW Child Protection sessions: https://basw.co.uk/social-work-child-protection-professional-practice-programmeRich Devine's blog: https://richarddevinesocialwork.com/about/Tim Fisher LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/timfisher101/Rich Devine LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-devine-181763177/

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Messy Social Work

Vicki Shevlin from Social Work Sorted on Supporting newly qualified social workers

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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