Evidence Based Trauma Treatment for Children and Youth
In: Child & adolescent social work journal, Volume 32, Issue 2, p. 121-129
ISSN: 1573-2797
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In: Child & adolescent social work journal, Volume 32, Issue 2, p. 121-129
ISSN: 1573-2797
In: Journal of religion & spirituality in social work: social thought, Volume 33, Issue 3-4, p. 218-235
ISSN: 1542-6440
In: Child & family social work, Volume 18, Issue 4, p. 487-495
ISSN: 1365-2206
ABSTRACTIn order to engage mothers who are victims of domestic abuse, the child welfare worker needs to be challenged to develop an intentional practice response that includes knowledge and skill concerning the complexities of domestic violence, as well as the process of change. Developing a supportive relationship, understanding the stages of change (SOC) and engaging mothers as leaders in the change process are essential to successful child protection outcomes. Within the context of the SOC model, this practice‐based paper focuses on the importance of engaging mothers who are victims of domestic violence in conversations about their own unique dilemmas, challenges and barriers regarding change. Through the inclusion of engagement strategies such as signs of safety, active listening and cost/benefit analysis, in concert with the SOC theory, the child welfare worker would be equipped with an approach to successfully assist mothers through their change journey, ultimately keeping children safe.
In: Journal of religion & spirituality in social work: social thought, Volume 33, Issue 3-4, p. 197-200
ISSN: 1542-6440
In: Journal of religion & spirituality in social work: social thought, Volume 27, Issue 1-2, p. 69-86
ISSN: 1542-6440
Trauma and the exposure to traumatic events is part of life, making the need for current and informed social work research and training in this area essential. Trauma, Spirituality, and Posttraumatic Growth in Clinical Social Work Practice highlights unique and diverse circumstances throughout a client's lifecycle where trauma is experienced, how one's spirituality is awakened or activated, and how this experience can intersect with interventions toward posttraumatic growth (PTG). More than just a primer on trauma effects, the book offers social workers insights into how to properly assess current resources and individual levels of distress. It also provides practical strategies on how spirituality and spiritual practices can be integrated into psychotherapeutic interventions at various levels of social work practice. Addressing the impact of trauma-related events and emphasizing the importance of spirituality, the book will inspire and provide transferable knowledge that social workers can use to meet the unique needs of the clients, families, and communities they serve