The Social Work Stories Podcast

In this episode, Lis & Mim explore a story filled with the complexities of 'end of life' vs 'quality of life' for a patient and their social worker. Listen in as they discuss the balance between advocating for the patient's wishes while working in a clinical social work role. You'll investigate the difficulties of discharge planning, embracing the spiritual, and reflect on what it really means to promote 'Quality of Life'. Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox. Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech. Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com   Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram. Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!  

On this episode you'll hear Mim & Lis introduce a Social Worker that they have come to know as 'The Memory Maker' and 'The War Correspondent'. This is an emotion-filled episode that will tug at the heart strings, perhaps bringing a smile, as well as some tears. Most of all, it will give you a little insight into the world of social work and how we can bring even just a glimmer of light and love into the darkest and saddest of places. We hope you enjoy!   Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox. Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech. Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com   Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram. Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!  

In episode 02 of the Social Work Stories podcast, your hosts Mim and Lis introduce an anonymous social worker who finds her voice as she does all she can to help a young man communicate. You're about to embark on a story of love, perseverance, advocacy, and heartfelt compassion, and hopefully get a sense of the ways in which social workers do all they can to make the world a better place, even for just one person. Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox. Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech. Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com   Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram. Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!  

Episode 01 - The Social Work Stories Podcast.   CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussion of the death of a young child. If this subject is likely to cause you distress, please choose another episode from our podcast feed.   Credits: Hosts - Lis Murphy and Dr. Mim Fox. Producers - Ben Joseph & Justin Stech. Music - 'Mama' by Ben Grace (copyright 2018). Find on Spotify, or at www.bengracemusic.com   Contact us online at www.socialworkstories.com, follow our facebook page or use the handle @SOWKStoriesPod on twitter or instagram. Do you have thoughts, want to contribute a story or question for the team, or just say hello? Send us an email on socialworkstoriespodcast@gmail.com - we'd love to hear from you!