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Initial reflections and learning from the development and delivery of staff consultations in an innovative residential childcare pathway.
- Source :
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Journal of Social Work Practice . Dec2018, Vol. 32 Issue 4, p433-446. 14p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- This paper explores the development of staff consultation in the context of an innovative residential childcare pathway within a local authority in the United Kingdom. A preceding attempt to develop group consultations in residential homes has been expanded upon and enhanced as part of implementing a broader therapeutic residential service model. A wide-ranging training programme and consultations have been developed for residential childcare workers to introduce and embed therapeutic ideas. Systemic therapy and attachment theory ideas have been used explicitly through exploring with staff how these approaches can inform practice, and implicitly by providing a framework of consultation to inform and expand individual and team thinking. Promoting reflective practice through group consultations has highlighted complex challenges, stimulating opportunities as well as a need to consider multiple levels of context. Recommendations from this learning are discussed to help inform practice in new and existing residential services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *EDUCATION of child care workers
*ATTACHMENT behavior
*CHILD care
*CONCEPTUAL structures
*INTERPERSONAL relations
*LEARNING strategies
*MEDICAL referrals
*PERSONNEL management
*PSYCHODYNAMIC psychotherapy
*REFLECTION (Philosophy)
*SOCIAL services
*SUPERVISION of employees
*PROFESSIONAL practice
*SOCIAL learning theory
*RESIDENTIAL care
*MEDICAL consultants
*PSYCHOLOGY
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02650533
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Social Work Practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 133199375
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02650533.2018.1503165