"Don't just believe what you read on my file": Re-authoring patient stories - Ep. 86
Jan 31, 2024
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Explore how social workers utilize narrative therapy to re-author patient stories in an emergency department setting, challenging pathologizing labels in healthcare. Learn about the importance of person-centered care, addressing systemic issues, and embracing practice-based research through storytelling. Discover the transformative power of narrative therapy in enhancing patient interactions and the significance of seeking feedback for personal growth in social work practice.
Narrative therapy used in emergency setting was innovative and impactful.
Social work values of dignity, human rights, and justice-doing are central in patient narratives.
Storytelling is a powerful research and practice tool, bridging understanding and perspectives.
Deep dives
Reflections on 5 Years of Podcasting
The podcast hosts reflect on their five-year journey of podcasting, expressing gratitude for the incredible stories shared by colleagues. They highlight the joy and humility felt through sharing these stories, emphasizing the gift it has been. Liz mentions her retirement from health but expresses her dedication to continue podcasting as it brings her sheer joy.
Encouragement for Listeners to Share Their Stories
Liz extends an offer to listeners who have stories to share, offering to help shape and share their narratives. She emphasizes the pleasure it brings her to assist in crafting these stories and encourages everyone to share their incredible work. The hosts reflect on the rewarding experience of working with individuals to shape their narratives.
Innovative Therapeutic and Research Project Introduction
The hosts introduce a remarkable story of a social worker in an emergency department combining therapeutic work with an innovative research project. They mention the narrative therapy lens used by the social worker and the uniqueness of utilizing narrative therapy in the emergency setting. The project is described as an innovative research venture combined with therapeutic endeavors.
Deep Analysis of Social Work Values and Theoretical Frameworks
The discussion delves into the application of social work values and theoretical frameworks within the context of the social worker's project. They highlight the centrality of dignity, human rights, and justice-doing in the narratives shared by Aboriginal patients accessing healthcare. Reflections on the values and theories guiding the project are emphasized.
Emphasis on Storytelling Methodology in Research and Practice
The conversation digs into the significance of storytelling as a method of research and practice, challenging traditional paradigms of quantitative versus qualitative research. The hosts discuss the power of storytelling in shifting perspectives and enabling deeper understanding of individuals' experiences. They encourage listeners to embrace storytelling as a fundamental research and practice technique.
Welcome back to the Social Work Stories podcast. This is the first episode released for 2024, and boy-oh-boy do we have a doozy for you!! In this episode, you'll join Lis and Mim in hearing from an anonymous social worker using a practice innovation in an Emergency Department setting. This is a riveting story and discussion, not to be missed!
SIDE NOTE: In this episode, Mim refers to 'Narrative Therapy and Intensive Outreach: Working with Mothers whose Children have been removed - Ep. 72'. You can find it in our previously released episodes.
p.s. Don't forget to check out the latest episode of our sister podcast Social Work Discoveries!
p.s.s. We'd love for you to join the conversation on this, so make sure you reach out to us on the socials (see links below), or otherwise by email at socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!