When young people walk through Alex Wilson’s door, they are already carrying the stigma from their long involvement in our mental health system.  They know they have been called ‘Frequent Flyers’ or ‘treatment resistant’.  Alex’s aim for her work with these young people is that they will feel appreciated, validated and empowered.  Alex knows that this work involves risks.  But Alex is not cavalier about these risks.  Her rigorous approach to risk is where the conversation starts.



Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: 
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/cognitive-behaviour-therapy

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: 
https://www.sane.org/information-and-resources/facts-and-guides/dialectical-behaviour-therapy-dbt



Continuing Professional Development available from the AASW

CBT: https://my.aasw.asn.au/s/event-information?EventID=a2Y9g0000002KEBEA2

DBT: https://my.aasw.asn.au/s/event-information?EventID=a2Y9g0000002KEaEAM



Related articles from Australian Social Work:



YOUNG PEOPLE DESCRIBE WHAT THEY WANT FROM THEIR WORKERS:

Zuchowski I, Braidwood L, d’Emden C, Gair S, The Voices of ‘At-Risk Young People About Services They Received: A systematic literature review, Australian Social Work, vol 75 (1) 2022,  https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0312407X.2020.1776742



ASSESSING RISK IN YOUNG PEOPLE:

Lemon G, Stanford S, Sawyer AM Trust and the Dilemmas of Suicide Risk Assessment in Non-government Mental Health Services, Australian Social Work, vol 69 (2) 2016, 145-157 
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0312407X.2015.1131843



DBT AND SOCIAL WORK

Cooper B, & Parsons J. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: A social work intervention?. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work, 21(4), 83–93.  https://doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol21iss4id264



Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

The Australian Association of Social Workers respectfully acknowledges the past and present Traditional Owners and ongoing Custodians of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, their ancestors and their families, and to the Elders of other communities who may be listening

When young people walk through Alex Wilson’s door, they are already carrying the stigma from their long involvement in our mental health system.  They know they have been called ‘Frequent Flyers’ or ‘treatment resistant’.  Alex’s aim for her work with these young people is that they will feel appreciated, validated and empowered.  Alex knows that this work involves risks.  But Alex is not cavalier about these risks.  Her rigorous approach to risk is where the conversation starts.
 
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy:  <a href="https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/cognitive-behaviour-therapy">https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/cognitive-behaviour-therapy</a>
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy:  <a href="https://www.sane.org/information-and-resources/facts-and-guides/dialectical-behaviour-therapy-dbt">https://www.sane.org/information-and-resources/facts-and-guides/dialectical-behaviour-therapy-dbt</a>
 
Continuing Professional Development available from the AASW
CBT: <a href="https://my.aasw.asn.au/s/event-information?EventID=a2Y9g0000002KEBEA2">https://my.aasw.asn.au/s/event-information?EventID=a2Y9g0000002KEBEA2</a>
DBT: <a href="https://my.aasw.asn.au/s/event-information?EventID=a2Y9g0000002KEaEAM">https://my.aasw.asn.au/s/event-information?EventID=a2Y9g0000002KEaEAM</a>
 
Related articles from Australian Social Work:
 
YOUNG PEOPLE DESCRIBE WHAT THEY WANT FROM THEIR WORKERS:
Zuchowski I, Braidwood L, d’Emden C, Gair S, The Voices of ‘At-Risk Young People About Services They Received: A systematic literature review, Australian Social Work, vol 75 (1) 2022,  <a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0312407X.2020.1776742">https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0312407X.2020.1776742</a>
 
ASSESSING RISK IN YOUNG PEOPLE:
Lemon G, Stanford S, Sawyer AM Trust and the Dilemmas of Suicide Risk Assessment in Non-government Mental Health Services, Australian Social Work, vol 69 (2) 2016, 145-157  <a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0312407X.2015.1131843">https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0312407X.2015.1131843</a>
 
DBT AND SOCIAL WORK
Cooper B, &amp; Parsons J. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: A social work intervention?. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work, 21(4), 83–93.  <a href="https://doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol21iss4id264">https://doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol21iss4id264</a>
 
Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners
The Australian Association of Social Workers respectfully acknowledges the past and present Traditional Owners and ongoing Custodians of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, their ancestors and their families, and to the Elders of other communities who may be listening

Social workers play a significant role collectively and individually dedicating themselves to achieving social justice, promoting inclusion and improving the wellbeing of individuals, families, groups and the most vulnerable members of our communities. AASW – Social Work People explores the diverse world of social work and connects listeners to the people driving change and providing advocacy on the issues that impact upon the quality of life of all Australians.

Social workers play a significant role collectively and individually dedicating themselves to achieving social justice, promoting inclusion and improving the wellbeing of individuals, families, groups and the most vulnerable members of our communities. AASW &ndash; Social Work People explores the diverse world of social work and connects listeners to the people driving change and providing advocacy on the issues that impact upon the quality of life of all Australians.

AASW – Social Work People Podcast

Social workers play a significant role collectively and individually dedicating themselves to achieving social justice, promoting inclusion and improving the wellbeing of individuals, families, groups and the most vulnerable members of our communities. AASW – Social Work Stories explores the diverse world of social work and connects listeners to the people driving change and providing advocacy on the issues that impact upon the quality of life of all Australians.

Social workers play a significant role collectively and individually dedicating themselves to achieving social justice, promoting inclusion and improving the wellbeing of individuals, families, groups and the most vulnerable members of our communities. AASW &ndash; Social Work Stories explores the diverse world of social work and connects listeners to the people driving change and providing advocacy on the issues that impact upon the quality of life of all Australians.

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