AASW Webinar Recording | Rethinking Work Life Balance: A new model for self-care and better outcomes

Member price: $60.00 including GST (member price will display once logged in)

Non-member price: $120.00 including GST

The concept of work-life balance has been around for decades, but it is time to rethink what it means in today's world. A new model for self-care and better outcomes is needed to address the unique challenges Social Workers face in today’s post pandemic fast paced society. In today's fast-paced world, achieving work-life balance can be a daunting task. But it's not impossible. By being intentional about our desired overall health and self-care goals, we can make small changes to our daily routine, to support us during challenging times to find a better balance and improve our overall well-being.

When organisations, systems, policies, and practices prioritizing their people and their client’s health and wellbeing needs before making a profit, then we have shifted to a better balance between work and personal life, for the greater good. This shift will lead to not only improve our workforce well-being and achieve greater personal and professional satisfaction and fulfilment in all areas of life, but it will also increase productivity, and sustainable positive outcomes for clients and communities.

Who should register? Any level of social worker who is keen to develop practical strategies to promote their own self-care and well-being and/or that of their colleagues at work.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Participants will be equipped with more practical strategies for making small and powerful changes to their daily routine to improve their work-life balance.
• How rethinking work-life balance can have better outcomes on their physical and mental health, as well as their productivity and job satisfaction.
• Explore how to communicate their work-life balance needs effectively with their employer and colleagues.
• Participants will discover ways to leverage technology and tools to streamline their work processes and free up more time for personal pursuits.
• Participants will be introduced to mindfulness practices that can help reduce stress and improve their overall well-being.

AASW Credentials: Mental Health; Supervision

Presenter

Caroline McGuinness is a passionate advocate for human rights and injustice, including a long-term commitment to see positive organisational change for Social Workers in their workplaces to co-design and embed wellbeing selfcare policies and practices to transform the work environment. With a background in child protection, domestic violence, and community development, she has developed a deep understanding of the challenges facing clients and fellow professional Social Workers, on the frontline. Caroline’s expertise in behavioural science, attachment theory, trauma-focused interventions, solution focused approaches to name a few with families, youth, and women across the lifespan. Her passion and focus on person-centred care and advocacy to create and holding a safe space for others is at the heart of who and what she does.

Caroline is a dynamic coach, mentor, and speaker. She is purpose-driven, with a desire to positively impact and help transform the lives of others. She has worked with many women and men but is particularly passionate about women’s empowerment and how she can inspire them to be active role models for change.