Assessment: Some theory and practice, but mostly experience (with special guest Annie) webinar 11

In this webinar we revisit some of the theory around assessment in social work practice. We are joined by 'Annie' (who set up Surviving Safeguarding) who shares her experiences. The session concludes with some key Do's and Don'ts for social workers.
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[@louisaleigh4989]

Wow, amazing that you have shared your experiences Annie. You are brilliant at explaining what you have been through but also perspective taking and being able to explain things through the viewpoint of the LA. I really found your contributions to the issues around virtual assessments and how these feel to parents. Thank you so much, I have found this webinar so insightful.

[@littlemisshappy2002]

I missed the webinar - im so glad you have released it. Thank you Annie - I have shared with my team. Kindness is so very important. All the time.

[@siobhanmaclean9614]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@terry4mary]

Thanks for this wonderful lesson. As a social work student, this is one of the most important lessons received. Siobhan Maclean, I am glad to come across this video.

[@siobhanmaclean9614]

You're very welcome! there is such a lot of learning from Annie in this video.

[@evag.headley404]

This is a good critique of the assessment models used in social work.

[@dalevangraan9004]

Thanks for recording and sharing, especially Annie's Advice-so powerful!

[@siobhanmaclean9614]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pratimili]

I agree...so enlightening.. I am preparing for my lisence and trying to process the various topics..Anne's sharing has been very enlightening to understand a lot of situations... Thank you for bringing this webinar together in the global world through youtube.

[@freyatries3895]

'A lot of you have been or are student social workers' Me: cries into my jaffa cakes writing this essay at 6AM

[@mollyjones4746]

yes yes yes to a cup of tea it is such an ice breaker and when it is denied it is a big factor as a first-time mum having a health visitor or midwife visiting when they said no to me it was a guard up and I felt rejected i know it sounds silly but having medical professionals visiting was nerve-racking is my baby healthy and thriving which she was it was just my own insecurity but accepting my cuppa would have gone a long way of ease towards relationship building .wonderful webinar thank you and you for sharing your story I am humbled to hearing your story thank you

[@oliviafletcher9783]

This is incredible. As a social work student people say to me 'oh you'll never change the people you support' and it's so untrue. Not only did the social worker support her but Annie worked so hard herself and I appreciate the honestly and everything she's worked towards.

[@siobhanmaclean9614]

Hi Olivia. You are right - some poeple are very cynical about change. But hope is such an important aspect of social work and if we work with people collaboratively there can be real change for children and their families

[@ruechids]

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