Episode 141: Carol

Episode 141: Carol

Author: Yasmine Loupis August 1, 2025 Duration: 51:15

In this episode I speak with Carol, a dedicated and trauma-informed therapeutic social worker with a degree also in Criminal & Community Justice. As the child of immigrant parents, Carol's upbringing instilled a deep understanding of the systemic barriers many individuals face, as well as the importance of empathy, empowerment, community care and social justice. Carol is highly experienced in Domestic and Family Violence, Out of Home Care, Child and Adolescent Mental Health and in upskilling and empowering social workers and other helping professionals through clinical supervision and training, and is also a trained facilitator in Circle of Security, Tuning into Kids, Westmead Feelings Program and Black Box parenting program. 


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This episode's transcript can be viewed here: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g_hpCeXKkOCq0chzlT9NXiHkGRJuFVOtHjWxxyJiTdM/edit?usp=sharing


Thanks to Kevin Macleod of incompetech.com for our theme music.


Yasmine Loupis hosts Social Work Spotlight, a series of conversations that go beyond the textbook definitions of social work. Each episode sits down with practitioners based in Sydney, Australia, pulling back the curtain on the day-to-day realities of their roles. You'll hear firsthand accounts from people working across diverse and often unexpected areas of practice, sharing stories that encompass both hard-won successes and the complex challenges inherent to the field. This podcast is built on the belief that understanding a profession comes from listening to the people doing the work. The discussions naturally extend into the practical resources, media, and tools these professionals use and recommend, offering a valuable roadmap for anyone curious about the human stories behind social work or considering a path into it. Tune in for an authentic, grounded look at a profession dedicated to supporting communities, one story at a time.
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