Social Workers’ Experiences of Psychosocial Intervention for Resolving Peer Conflicts among Abused Boys Living in Child Counseling Protection Center

In Dong Yeo;  ; Sangeun Oh

doi:10.48000/kaqrkr.2021.6.77

Social Workers’ Experiences of Psychosocial Intervention for Resolving Peer Conflicts among Abused Boys Living in Child Counseling Protection Center

Korean Association for Qualitative Research ◽

10.48000/kaqrkr.2021.6.77 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 77-95

Author(s):

In Dong Yeo ◽

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Sangeun Oh

Keyword(s):

Social Workers ◽

Psychosocial Intervention ◽

Child Counseling ◽

Peer Conflicts

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Puppetry for building bridges: Psychosocial intervention in emergency settings in the Middle East

Applied Theatre Research ◽

10.1386/atr_00026_1 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 57-71 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Karim Dakroub

Keyword(s):

Middle East ◽

Social Workers ◽

Vulnerable Populations ◽

Psychosocial Intervention ◽

Psychosocial Support ◽

Training Programme ◽

Theoretical Background ◽

Structured Model ◽

Syrian Crisis ◽

Displaced People

This article describes the application of puppetry to psychosocial support during the Syrian crisis since 2011. After many years of using applied puppetry with vulnerable populations, such as refugees and victims of military actions, the author developed a structured model of intervention, as well as a training programme on puppetry, as a medium of expression and communication for activists (social workers, psychologists, artists), allowing them to work with refugees and displaced people. This model is based on a psychosocial approach aimed at strengthening the resilience of the final beneficiaries. The article includes a detailed description of the training steps and techniques involved, linking them to concepts and theoretical background.

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Relationships with Children and Adolescents

The Dynamics of the Social Worker-Client Relationship ◽

10.1093/oso/9780197517956.003.0008 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 128-148

Author(s):

Joseph Walsh

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Children And Adolescents ◽

Social Workers ◽

Family Support ◽

Emotional Regulation ◽

Social Systems ◽

Working Relationships ◽

Stages Of Development ◽

Peer Conflicts

The processes of forming working relationships with children and adolescents are often different than those with adults because of their physical, psychological, cognitive, emotional, and social stages of development. Additionally, they are at risk for many unique problems due to their dependency on and vulnerability to harm by adults. Their problems may be related to an absence of adequate family support and appropriate adult models, exposure to unhealthy social systems and traumatic situations, attachment issues, and difficulties with emotional regulation. Peer conflicts can also create distress for youth. Further, while children and adolescents are dependent on adults to get most of their needs met, they are often distrusting of adults, including social workers. The purpose of this chapter is to consider how social workers can engage with members of this population and develop relationships with them based on trust.

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Spotlight on the Clinician in the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia: Balancing Relationship-Centered Care and Professionalism

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/2019_persp-19-00025 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 414-424

Author(s):

Rochelle Cohen-Schneider ◽

Melodie T. Chan ◽

Denise M. McCall ◽

Allison M. Tedesco ◽

Ann P. Abramson

Keyword(s):

Social Workers ◽

Therapeutic Relationship ◽

Interprofessional Collaboration ◽

Opportunity To Learn ◽

Subjective Experiences ◽

Speech Language Pathologists ◽

Self Disclosure ◽

Centered Care ◽

High Standards ◽

Therapeutic Encounter

Background Speech-language pathologists make clinical decisions informed by evidence-based theory and “beliefs, values and emotional experiences” ( Hinckley, 2005 , p. 265). These subjective processes, while not extensively studied, underlie the workings of the therapeutic relationship and contribute to treatment outcomes. While speech-language pathologists do not routinely pay attention to subjective experiences of the therapeutic encounter, social workers do. Thus, the field of social work makes an invaluable contribution to the knowledge and skills of speech-language pathologists. Purpose This clinical focus article focuses on the clinician's contribution to the therapeutic relationship by surfacing elements of the underlying subjective processes. Method Vignettes were gathered from clinicians in two community aphasia programs informed by the principles of the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia. Results and Discussion By reflecting on and sharing aspects of clinical encounters, clinicians reveal subjective processing occurring beneath the surface. The vignettes shed light on the following clinical behaviors: listening to the client's “whole self,” having considerations around self-disclosure, dealing with biases, recognizing and surfacing clients' identities, and fostering hope. Speech-language pathologists are given little instruction on the importance of the therapeutic relationship, how to conceptualize this relationship, and how to balance this relationship with professionalism. Interprofessional collaboration with social workers provides a rich opportunity to learn ways to form and utilize the benefits of a strong therapeutic relationship while maintaining high standards of ethical behavior. Conclusion This clinical focus article provides speech-language pathologists with the “nuts and bolts” for considering elements of the therapeutic relationship. This is an area that is gaining traction in the field of speech-language pathology and warrants further investigation.

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