From a whisper to a shout podcast by Tom Harris_Sonic Journal published on 2026-02-04T16:43:57Z The "From a whisper to a shout" podcast, aimed at trainee social workers, emphasizes the importance of honesty and listening to children and young people. Speakers share personal experiences, highlighting the impact of having consistent, empathetic social workers. Key points include the need for social workers to avoid dishonesty, provide choices in discussions, and avoid discussing traumatic pasts without consent. The importance of handover meetings, maintaining promises, and good communication skills is stressed. The podcast also addresses the emotional toll of frequent social worker changes and the need for longer contracts to build trust and stability. Transcript link : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_4cIL8V9QktVkH3EzWeg5DIG6XIfMmq4/view?usp=drive_link Genre Storytelling Comment by CoCo Chantelle This is very insightful and I really appreaciate the young people's point of view. Such simple ideas that could actually save a lot of hurt and upset for young people. 2026-05-18T17:52:38Z