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.

• Clients' experiences

• Evidence-based, peer-reviewed, academic research

• Relevant legislation

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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 GPs, legal practitioners, paediatricians and other health professionals, as well as social support services, as needed, whilst continuing counselling support.