When a client is recovery, the recovery process does not just affect the client but those around them are affected as well, which is why there is the community reinforcement and family training. Recovery is a difficult process for the client as well as the family; therefore it is important for the family to have the capability to cope with the effects and side effects that are accompanied with the recovery process. There are instances where a client may have the urge to relapse; the cessations are not eliminated immediately. Therapy is an option in family recovery; therapy sets a pathway which allows the client to maintain change. I believe that the family recovery stages would allow the client in vignette one would be positive.
Children service workers must be directive and take much caution not to threaten, devalue or apologize. Children’s Service Workers have to know certain techniques to effectively work with clients that are threatening and sometimes hostile. It is very important to seek and gain knowledge of various ways to reduce resistance to treatment and to prevent the potential for violence in the casework interview. When working in child welfare the majority of clients a social worker deals with are involuntary and resistant. Social workers must try to think like the client and understand general thoughts behind the client’s resistive behavior.
Date: 15th December, 2011 Working with Children, Families and Carers The purpose of this assignment is to critically discuss the system surrounding resistant families and how social work practice has been evolved to cope with the barriers faced by social workers and other professionals in every day practice with resistant families. The assignment will try to navigate the reader through many different skills developed, social work theories, policy and legislation guidelines and finally, this assignment will try to overview the actions which could be taken throughout an intervention with a resistant family. The main area of focus will reflect upon the document Effective practice to protect children living in ‘highly resistant’ families. (C4EO, 2010). It is essential that the term 'Highly Resistant' is defined at this stage as it will give the reader an understanding of its true meaning to professionals involved with working with this group.
So when dealing with a clients problematic issues, it is crucial to consider them as being part of a system. Families that seek this professional therapy, often tend to be brief as they want to find a quick resolution to the issues or problems they are facing. It is for this very reason that Family Systems therapists focus not on the individuals problems, but on finding a solution for the whole family. Some examples of these solutions or therapy goals are based on the six systemic viewpoints: 1 - Alderian Family Therapy (Introduced by Alfred Adler et al) Enable parents as leaders Unlock mistaken goals and interactional patterns in family promotion of
How can communication affect relationships in the work place? Practitioners needs to communicate with their colleagues, parents and other professionals in order to achieve effective practice, it is essential to build good relationships with a range of people. Practitioners who have good communication skills tend to have good relationships with children, parents and other adults. Relationships are built on body language, facial expressions and the way people listen and talk to others. To work effectively we have to communicate information, this will include information such as how the child is feeling, what kind of day they have had, what their play interests are or information regarding their health, referring them to outside agencies like speech therapists.
It is also very important to be aware of the immediate needs of the person you are communicating with for example if they are experiencing some form of personal crisis, they are upset, unwell or excited to ensure they feel valued and supported. Each of the people I need to communicate with may need that communication using different methods for example written reports for managers and social workers, emails, forms and letters for Ofsted, teachers and other professionals. The young people I work with need me to communicate with them in language they understand, not using terminology and jargon that confuses them and means they ‘switch off’ and do not listen. Knowing my audience is important so I can adapt my communication effectively; for example with a good friend I may be upfront and blunt, however with my manager I would want to speak with more respect. Good effective communication requires there to be trust and respect within the relationship.
At this age we need to remember to comfort the child if they become upset and be someone they can speak to if they choose too, it is important we do not shout at children as this could cause them more upset and distress. Also we should be lively and energetic and enjoy taking part in activities they enjoy and provide new challenges for them. Primary schools- During this age it is important to listen to the children however the teaching assistant must make eye contact, lower themselves to the child’s level and speak to the child in a positive way. Children will start to learn boundaries during this time so it is about enforcing them in a positive and encouraging way. Encouragement is also important during all aspects of school life such as during lessons, their work, forming friendships and finding new things because this will help the children to try new things and to progress and move forward with their development and education.
In this way, their stress can be relieved, and their family can provide support by expressing their empathy, give some suggestions and the senior family members can share their own life experience with the person. This is related to dispositional attributes as family cohesion and relationship can affect the emotions of an individual, and appropriate handling and guidance during past adverse situations can affect an individual’s growth of resilience. In other words, if a person seek help from his family and successfully overcome an adversity, he will be more likely to seek help from his family again when he faced another significant change, adversity, or risk. Family cohesion can affect external support system as well. This is because family might act
If they do not give you enough freedom, do not throw a tantrum or slam the door. That will make matters worse. Communication is essential in any relationship and you must learn to listen to your parents and understand their fears. If they give you some freedom, you must not betray their trust by getting involved in drugs or other negative activities. You must always let your parents know where you are and you can introduce your friends to them so that they can get to know your friends better.
The relationship between Family influence and peer influence is that it influences people in the way that they are interacting with each other. There no way to prevent a child from getting peer influence. According to Sally Burgess Brian Burgess, “you need to prepare them by telling them the kind of temptation there are likely to face in life.” Even though children have better relationship with their peer you could still preparing them by encouraging them to make good decisions in life, so you could gain their trust and respect. Mostly Peer influence harms you in society for example, smoking, drinking, drugs, fighting and revealing against society. To make peer influence harmless you just need to teach your child to say no.