Using critically reflective practice when implementing ethical and sensitive spiritual frameworks in social work practice

In this technology-driven era, the digitalization of social work practice is becoming almost mandatory in many countries, especially in Europe. Within this context, it is important to look at the possibilities and challenges for the digitalization of critical reflection, which is a fundamental part of social work practice. Using a conceptual and theoretical framework based on reflective practice, critical reflection, and experiential learning, this article aims to outline and discuss the use of ATLAS.ti software as a supporting tool in digitalizing critical reflection in social work supervision (SWS). For illustrative purposes, a case example of child welfare from Sweden is used. This article considers both the benefits and challenges of using ATLAS.ti as a technological tool for the digitalization of critical reflection in SWS. It concludes that social workers’ autonomy and wellbeing need to be at the center in deciding about the use of digital tools such as ATLAS.ti in SWS.

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From resilience to resistance: A reconstruction of the strengths perspective in social work practice

International Social Work ◽

10.1177/0020872809355391 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 53 (2) ◽

pp. 233-245 ◽

Cited By ~ 36

Author(s):

Wei-he Guo ◽

Ming-sum Tsui

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Reflective Practice ◽

Social Workers ◽

Work Practice ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Social Work Practice ◽

Strengths Perspective ◽

Practice Models

Many practice models in social work focus primarily on the concepts associated with resilience. By contrast, resistance and rebellion, important strategies of the disadvantaged, are often neglected by social workers in developed countries. The authors seek to reconstruct and revitalize the strengths perspective by constructing a framework that includes theories of reflective practice.

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Bringing practice into theory: Reflective practice and attachment theory

Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work ◽

10.11157/anzswj-vol21iss1-2id318 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 21 (1-2) ◽

pp. 39-47

Author(s):

Maree Foley ◽

Mary Nash ◽

Robyn Munford

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

New Zealand ◽

Reflective Practice ◽

Attachment Theory ◽

Work Practice ◽

Social Work Practice ◽

Practice Setting ◽

Aotearoa New Zealand ◽

The Social ◽

The Relationship

The relationship between social work practice and attachment theory has been longstanding across decades. While much attention has been paid to the use of attachment theory within specific social work practice settings, less attention has been focused on the use of attachment theory to guide the social worker in their practice based reflections. This article explores the potential relevance of attachment theory for use within a reflective practice setting. This exploration is based on key findings from a recent study conducted in Aotearoa New Zealand. A proposed beginning framework of attachment theory informed reflective practice is offered for practitioners to explore in their reflective practice.

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