Organisation Theory for Practice
Social Worker Perspectives by Ryan Hill- Breathe Counselling Perth Organisation theory for practice. Social work draws on theories relating to interpersonal communication, group formation and dynamics, leadership and resource (including power) distribution, problem-solving, and how various systems function independently and … Read more
How to Change the Culture of an Organisation
Social Worker Perspectives by Ryan Hill – Breathe Counselling Perth An effective organisational team consists of honest, supportive, symbiotic relationships. Hughes and Wearing (2007) assert organisational culture change happens in the context of managing professional and personal values, and in … Read more
Overcoming Contempt in Marriage
According to the Oxford Dictionary Contempt is, ‘The feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration’ or to have ‘disregard for something that should be considered’. When we act with contempt, we basically treat others as though they are inferior … Read more
Overcoming Criticism
Criticism- the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes. (Oxford Dictionary) Let’s face it, we all criticize. Whether its people, people groups, places or things… We have all done it, we have all … Read more
Active Listening
The Art of Active Listening by Nick Gwynn, I know some people who are truly good listeners. When I spend time with them they seem genuinely interested in me, my thoughts, my perspective and my feelings. Spending time with them is satisfying … Read more
Social Worker Perspectives- Critical Thinking
Critical thinking as a Social Work Practitioner By Ryan Hill (Breathe Counselling Perth) Imperative to social work practice is the application of critical thinking (CT). Adopting the skills and attitudes present in critical thinking ensures practitioners do not become complacent, … Read more
Friendship
I remember hearing someone describe friendship as being a relationship that has no strings. Friends simply spend spend time with each other because they want to. I consider myself very fortunate in life to have had some very good friends. Some of my … Read more