In my practice, I draw upon knowledge gained from the following:

• Studying and completing a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Justice and Society, from Flinders University

• Evidence-based, peer-reviewed, academic research

• The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Code of Ethics (2020) 

• The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Practice Standards (2023)

• Professional experience working with clients

• Clients' experiences

• All relevant legislation

• Knowledge of local services and availability

• Knowledge of health, social, legal and political systems and processes

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I use established and widely accepted theories to guide my practice

• Social Learning Theory

• Conflict Theory

• Systems Theory

• Child Development Theory

• Person In The Environment Theory

• Attachment Theory

• Empowerment Theory

• Psychosocial Development Theory

• Rational Choice Theory

• Anti-Oppressive Practice In Social Work Theory

• Psychodynamic Theory

• Family Life Cycle Theory

• The Functionalist Perspective

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I use social work interventions

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

• Child-Centred Play Therapy 

• Crisis Intervention

• Counselling Psychology

• Narrative Therapy

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

• Family Therapy

• Couples Therapy

• Motivational Interviewing

• Task-Centred Practice

• Behaviour Therapy

• Group Psychotherapy

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I use social work approaches

• Strengths-Based Approach

• Trauma-Informed Approach

• Client-Led

• Person-Centred

• Child-Focused

• The client is the expert of their own life

• The problem is the problem

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I use highly developed professional skills

• Professionalism

• Ability to effectively communicate with all people

• Active listening

• Empathy

• Understanding of human psychology

• Understanding of intervention types and theories

• Using and applying knowledge of evidence-based practices

• Applying knowledge to practice

• Ability to have difficult conversations in sensitive and respectful ways

• Critical thinking

• Assessment

• Report writing

• The ability to understand and critically analyse complex information

• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills

• Time management

• Organisation 

• Facilitator skills

• Research

• Negotiation

• Liaising

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I provide referrals

​When alternative expertise is required, I refer clients to doctors, legal practitioners, paediatricians and other health professionals, as well as social support services, as needed, whilst continuing counselling support.