Best Aaron Rajamani Podcasts (2024)

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(S2) Session 6 - Psych Drugs (with Dr. Josh West) 1:17:33

2y ago1:17:33

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The legend returns to us in our time of need.... This episode we welcome back Dr. Josh West to speak to us about what to expect when working with mental health medications and he helps us review a supreme Japanese beer. We dive into the interesting history of psychiatric medications, the basics you should know, and what might new drugs may be aroun…

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(S2) Session 5 - Should we consider Religion and Spirituality in practice? 1:07:33

2y ago1:07:33

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Sorry for the delay! We're back and talking about whether we need to consider religion or spiritualty as part of mental health practice. All while drinking the Galaxy Fart Blaster IPA. We discuss how workers feel about it, what the research says, discuss this history of religion and mental health work and heaps more. Strap yourselves in! Send us yo…

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(S2) Session 4 - High-tech therapy 52:09

2+ y ago52:09

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This episode we review a Tassie Beer and discuss how technology has and will change the way mental health therapy is provided. Is telehealth effective? Are apps any good? What's coming up? Get some vaguely helpful answers right here! Send us your thoughts or a topic idea! Email: beersupervision@gmail.com Like us on facebook.com/beersupervision Foll…

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(S2) Session 3 - Vicarious trauma and how to avoid it 50:42

2+ y ago50:42

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This episode we review a hemp beer and discuss the vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue and burnout. We discuss how the risk of being exposed to trauma is an unavoidable part of the work we do. However, there is a lot we can do to prepare ourselves and avoid this effecting our own wellbeing. Helpful training: https://professionals.blueknot.org.au/p…

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(S2) Session 2 - Nature and climate change 1:03:43

2+ y ago1:03:43

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It's Christmas! To celebrate we're cracking open a morning brew and discussing the latest frontier in mental health. We discuss recent research into how the natural environment effects our mental health and how climate change may shape the future of the mental health sector. Some further reading! Systematic literature review on the impact on Climat…

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(S2) Session 1 - Why we left rural mental health 1:07:37

2+ y ago1:07:37

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We're back for Season 2! This episode we discuss the forces that cause worker shortages in Rural mental health. Why we enjoyed working there, and why we eventually moved to work in a Metro area. Royal Commission into Victorian Mental Health: https://finalreport.rcvmhs.vic.gov.au/download-report/ 00:00 - Intro 04:43 - Beers Introduction 10:45 - What…

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Session 16 - Learning on the way - The Season Finale! 57:15

3y ago57:15

57:15

This week in our Season Finale, we drink a strange beer, discuss the unexpected things we've learned in our first few years working in Mental Health, and share some good ways we've found to keep growing as workers. See you in Season 2! Send us your thoughts or a topic idea! Email: beersupervision@gmail.com Like us on facebook.com/beersupervision Fo…

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Session 15 - Involuntary treatment, reform and rural mental health (with Sean McLoughlin) 1:01:10

3y ago1:01:10

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Social worker Sean McLoughlin, joins us this week as we discuss the Victorian Royal Commission into Mental Health and helps us understand the unique challenges of reforming mental health in regional and rural areas. Sean brings with him experience and insights from various humans service including public mental health. Send us your thoughts or a to…

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Session 14 - Does university prepare you for practice? (with Dr. Robyn Martin) 54:35

3y ago54:35

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This week we discuss how to prepare yourself as a student and a new graduate. Dr. Robyn Martin, Associate Dean of Social Work and Human Services at RMIT University, speaks to us about common things students grapple with when making the transition to practice and essential role that learning from lived experience plays in good mental health practice…

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Session 13 - Experts by experience (with Emily Unity) 55:02

3y ago55:02

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Emily Unity speaks to us this week about Youth Peer Work, the exciting opportunities and significant challenges in working and developing an emerging field in mental health. Join as us we discover how critical lived-experience is in the recovery journey, and how we can improve our care by effectively marrying expert clinical knowledge with expert e…

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Session 12 - What do academics do? (with Dr. George Doorn) 58:45

3+ y ago58:45

58:45

This week we speak to Dr. George Doorn, Researcher and Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Federation University. We get in insight into what it's like to become an academic, the joy of doing research, and how it impacts practice. Please also enjoy the ambient sounds of a cricket in the background. Send us your thoughts or a topic idea! Email: beersup…

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Session 11 - Counselling: The value of talking (with Analy Alfonso) 1:00:06

3+ y ago1:00:06

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Analy Alfonso, a highly experienced counsellor speaks to us about what counselling is, and it’s unique strengths in client-centred practice. We also talk about the challenges of finding the right amount of emotional investment with your clients and never bring up the fact that Analy is the 2nd Alfonso on our podcast. 00:00 Introduction 01:51 Intro …

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Session 10 - Therapy for the whole family (with Mark Glowrey) 53:09

3+ y ago53:09

53:09

This week Family Therapist Mark Glowrey helps us understand the highly innovative and creative space of family therapy. We discuss how therapy can unlock complex problems and help family systems get moving again in a positive direction. We learn about how it can open new doors for our practice. He brought us a beer to review too! 00:00 Introduction…

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Session 9 - Risk management vs therapy 53:19

3+ y ago53:19

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This week we discuss how the concept of 'risk management' colours work in the mental health field, and how it changed the way we expected to practice once we actually started working. 00:00 Aaron’s move to Melbourne 04:00 Topic Intro 04:40 Beer Introduction 06:50 Defining risk 12:05 Prominence of risk management in mental health 17:05 Integrating r…

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Session 8 - The end of social work (with Dr. Chris Maylea) 1:11:53

3+ y ago1:11:53

1:11:53

Mental Health Researcher, Advocate, Social Worker and Lawyer, Dr. Chris Maylea discusses his recent paper with us calling for the end of the social work profession as well as the significant ethical concerns and contradictions with involuntary treatment in our current mental health system. Check out Equallywell.org.au The end of social work - Chris…

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Session 7 - Understanding psychosis (with Dr. Ajit Kumar) 1:16:09

3+ y ago1:16:09

1:16:09

Child Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Ajit Kumar shares with us his experience and research in diagnosing, treating and supporting people who experience psychosis. We speak about how to recognise it, early intervention, challenges with treatment, and so much more in a jam packed episode. 00:00 Podcast Reviews 04:00 Introduction to Dr. Ajit Kumar 05:43 …

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Session 6 - Professionals with a mental illness (with Natalie Alfonso) 1:06:04

3+ y ago1:06:04

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Recorded at the Burra Brewing Co. in Korumburra VIC. Social worker and Advocate, Natalie Alfonso speaks to us about why everyone benefits from people with a lived experience of mental illness being part of the workforce and what people with a mental illness need to consider when entering the field. 00:00 Introduction to Burra Brewing Co. 02:15 Intr…

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Session 5 - Private practice: Why not work for yourself? (with Justine Anderson) 55:08

3+ y ago55:08

55:08

Psychologist and Business Owner, Justine Anderson talks to us about why starting a private practice in mental health might be for you. She shares with us the advantages, rewards and what you need to consider when starting up. 00:00 Introduction to Justine Anderson 03:21 Beer Intro 07:33 Private Practice in Early Career 14:55 Considering the Busines…

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Session 4 - You need to know mental health history! (with Liz Harbridge) 1:01:46

3+ y ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Mental Health Social Worker, Liz Harbridge takes us on a journey of how mental health practice has evolved over the years and why progress is not guaranteed if we don't intentionally learn from our history. 00:00 Introduction to Liz Harbridge 02:56 Beer Intro 05:44 Value of getting into Mindfullness 11:22 Deinstitutionalisation 17:52 The Business M…

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Session 3 - When clients push your buttons (with Dr. Josh West) 57:30

3+ y ago57:30

57:30

Dr. Josh West Psychiatric Registrar, joins us as we discuss how to manage ourselves well to provide the best care we can to clients that we find challenging. We also delve into what it's like to be a Doctor in Mental Health. 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Who is Dr. Josh West? 02:13 This week's beer 05:30 Psychiatry's role in mental health 09:30 Collabor…

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Session 2 - What's therapy like? 48:30

3+ y ago48:30

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We discuss what it's like to provide Therapy. What does it involve? What are we aiming for? What are the challenge and mistakes to avoid? We also spend some time discussing assessment and diagnosis for Mental Illness and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Beer Intro 04:05 Working in Mental Health during COVID-19 10:20 Aims of Ps…

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Session 1 - What we wish we had known 38:37

3+ y ago38:37

38:37

Our journey into working in Mental Health. Pathways, Difficulties, Opportunities and What we wish we had know. In this episode we also talk about being a Social Worker in Mental Health. 00:00 What is Beer Supervision? 02:30 Who are we? 04:25 Beer introduction 07:00 Why/How did you get into Mental Health? 11:00 Why Social Work? 14:00 Mental Health S…

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Beer Supervision

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(S2) Session 6 - Psych Drugs (with Dr. Josh West) 1:17:33

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(S2) Session 5 - Should we consider Religion and Spirituality in practice? 1:07:33

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(S2) Session 4 - High-tech therapy 52:09

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(S2) Session 3 - Vicarious trauma and how to avoid it 50:42

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(S2) Session 2 - Nature and climate change 1:03:43

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(S2) Session 1 - Why we left rural mental health 1:07:37

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Session 16 - Learning on the way - The Season Finale! 57:15

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Session 15 - Involuntary treatment, reform and rural mental health (with Sean McLoughlin) 1:01:10

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Session 14 - Does university prepare you for practice? (with Dr. Robyn Martin) 54:35

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Session 13 - Experts by experience (with Emily Unity) 55:02

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Session 12 - What do academics do? (with Dr. George Doorn) 58:45

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Session 11 - Counselling: The value of talking (with Analy Alfonso) 1:00:06

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Session 10 - Therapy for the whole family (with Mark Glowrey) 53:09

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Session 9 - Risk management vs therapy 53:19

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Session 8 - The end of social work (with Dr. Chris Maylea) 1:11:53

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Session 7 - Understanding psychosis (with Dr. Ajit Kumar) 1:16:09

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Session 6 - Professionals with a mental illness (with Natalie Alfonso) 1:06:04

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Session 5 - Private practice: Why not work for yourself? (with Justine Anderson) 55:08

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Session 4 - You need to know mental health history! (with Liz Harbridge) 1:01:46

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Session 3 - When clients push your buttons (with Dr. Josh West) 57:30

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Session 2 - What's therapy like? 48:30

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Session 1 - What we wish we had known 38:37

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