Should social workers be engaged in these practices?

Holden, Gary; Barker, Kathleen

doi:10.1080/23761407.2017.1422075

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“…Without a mandatory, legislated requirement for social workers to have a formal qualification, it has been difficult to argue for increased specialisms such as clinical social work. Additionally, clinical social workers have been seen as elitist, status-seeking, and involved in maintaining people in positions of oppression (Holden & Barker, 2018;Specht & Courtney, 1994). With its focus on individual treatment, it has also been criticised as having a western focus and of minimal relevance to Māori (Ministerial Advisory Committee on a Māori Perspective for the Development of Social Welfare, 1986).…”

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Clinical social work in Aotearoa New Zealand: Origins, practice, and future implications

Appleby

Staniforth

Flanagan³

et al. 2020

ANZSWJ

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INTRODUCTION: Clinical social work is practised with individuals, groups and families in areas concerned with mental health and counselling for people’s wellbeing. As a field of practice, it has been insufficiently researched and often not understood in Aotearoa New Zealand. This article provides an overview of clinical social work in Aotearoa New Zealand.APPROACH: This is a theoretical article that discusses the development of social work, and clinical social work, in this country; attention is paid to professionalisation debates and registration. There is an overview of the social work training landscape and post-qualifying mental health specialisation options, with a brief discussion about the New Entry to Specialist Practice model for social workers. Theoretical underpinnings of clinical social work interventions are canvassed, including systemic models, recovery approaches, strengths-based models, indigenous models, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy. Four vignettes of clinical social work are presented, before a discussion about the future implications for clinical social work in Aotearoa New Zealand.CONCLUSION: Clinical social workers have a range of knowledge and skills to work with people in mental distress. A challenge is issued to clinical social workers to continue to uphold social work values within multidisciplinary mental health services. The development of a clinical scope of practice in the context of recent mandatory registration for social workers is recommended.

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Clinical social work in Aotearoa New Zealand: Origins, practice, and future implications

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Staniforth

Flanagan³

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“…Restrictive holding therapies coercively applied to noncompliant children are another example of so-called therapies which evidence suggests should not be used. See Thyer and Pignotti (2015) and Holden and Barker (2018) for numerous examples of treatments which research suggests should not be used. More positive research evidence can be used to suggest potentially useful therapies which should be used, when this information is incorporated with clients' preferences and values, professional ethics, one's own clinical expertise, available resources, costs, and the other elements which go into the decision-making process known as evidence-based practice.…”

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Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal Editorial Policy: Guidelines for Authors

Schelbe

Thyer

2018

Child Adolesc Soc Work J

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What is the process to publish in the Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal (CASWJ)? How should I structure my manuscript for the CASWJ? What advice do you have for someone preparing a manuscript for the CASWJ? These are some of the questions that you may have as you determine if you wish to prepare a manuscript for publication in the CASWJ. This editorial provides guidance, demystifies the process, and answers questions about publishing in CASWJ. Let us begin with a brief overview of the CASWJ. Over 3 decades old, the CASWJ features original articles that focus on social work practice with children, adolescents, and their families. The journal addresses current issues in the field of social work drawn from theory, direct practice, research, and social policy. The range of topics includes problems affecting a variety of specific populations in special settings. CASWJ welcomes a range of scholarly contributions focused on children and youth, including theoretical papers, narrative case studies, historical analyses, traditional reviews of the literature, descriptive studies, single-system research designs, correlational investigations, methodological works, pre-experimental, quasi-experimental and experimental evaluations, meta-analyses and systematic reviews. Appropriate fields of practice include interpersonal practice, small groups, families, organizations, communities, policy practice, nationally-oriented work, and international studies. Manuscripts involving qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods are welcome to be submitted, as are papers grounded in one or more theoretical orientations, or those that are not based on any formal theory. To get a sense of CASWJ publications, you may wish to review recent issues. Inquiries regarding the potential suitability of your paper may be directed to either Co-Editor. The journal does not have any page limits, but requires that all submissions be formatted in strict compliance with all aspect of the current APA style. Manuscripts should be submitted online at http:// www.edito rialm anage r.com/casw.

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“…There has long been a concern that social work has strayed from its mission of working with those who are poor or marginalized and working towards societal changes which are rooted in social and economic justice (Rubin & Johnson, 1984;Specht & Courtney, 1994). The proportion of social workers practicing psychotherapy, primarily with middle-class, professional, White clientele, has significantly increased over the last three decades (Holden & Barker, 2018). While many working in the profession are helping individuals and families deal with the impact of serious social problems such as substance misuse, homelessness, and child abuse, there is long-standing criticism that far fewer in the profession are addressing the underlying policies and conditions which are root causes of these issues (Abell & McDonell, 1990;Kayser et al, 1997;Mattocks, 2018).…”

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Increasing Social Work Students’ Participation in Macro Specializations

Apgar

2021

ASW

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Much effort has been made to increase the number of social work students in macro practice specializations in graduate school. Despite the development of pedagogical techniques which have shown to increase interest in and appreciation for macro practice, the proportion of macro students has stayed low and stable over time. Using survey data collected from 474 Master of Social Work students and graduates, this exploratory study identified both structural and attitudinal barriers which impede specialization in macro practice. Data reveals that despite exposure to these methods, those whose original motivation to enter the profession was based on a desire to do clinical work are unlikely to concentrate on macro practice. Structural barriers such as the lack of availability of macro programs also prevented increased specialization in macro practice. Social workers who are Black/African American are more likely to concentrate in macro practice, perhaps due to a recognition of the need for systems change in the United States to promote equal opportunities and rights for those who have historically been marginalized. Findings indicate that current efforts to increase the number of graduates with macro specializations may not be effective. Treatment of macro methods as a specialization, rather than integral to social work education, should be revisited if the profession wants to ensure enough graduates are able to make system-level changes to rectify current societal inequities.

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Should social workers be engaged in these practices?

Cited by 12 publications

References 14 publications

Clinical social work in Aotearoa New Zealand: Origins, practice, and future implications

Clinical social work in Aotearoa New Zealand: Origins, practice, and future implications

Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal Editorial Policy: Guidelines for Authors

Increasing Social Work Students’ Participation in Macro Specializations

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