Factors Affecting Post-Traumatic Growth among Social Workers Intervened in Client Suicidal Behavior : Comparison by Social Welfare Institution

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 ◽  
pp. 69-102
Author(s):  
Ro Sa Park ◽  
Song Sik Choi
Keyword(s):  
Social Welfare ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Welfare Institution

When death strikes early as often will: How counsellors and schools can support grieving pupils and students

2021 ◽  
pp. 136548022199684
Author(s):  
Geoffrey Wango ◽  
Leila Mkameli Gwiyo
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Functioning ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Life Event ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Death Of Parent

Death is inevitable and universal, and the corona virus disease has only further intensified a world of uncertainties as a result of frequent accidents, HIV/AIDS, cancer and natural disasters. Bereavement after any death is a potentially disruptive life event with consequences in physical and mental health, relationships and social functioning. Death is a rather odd, thought-provoking and challenging experience, particularly in the lives of children and adolescents. Death of parent/s, sibling, relative/s, teacher, classmate or friend is a relatively new and challenging phenomenon. Persons working with pupils and students, including teachers, counsellors, school chaplain and social workers, need to be prepared to offer help to those who experience bereavement. Death is unpredictable and may occur naturally, suddenly, or traumatically. In several instances, help is sometimes required in advance of bereavement in that the death may be anticipated such as instances of prolonged illness or following a fatal accident. In all cases, the role of the teacher and counsellor in the school is pivotal in supporting pupils and students who have been bereaved. This paper highlights the need to impart post-traumatic growth in bereft pupils and students in schools in order to cope with bereavement.

Social Work Researchers Go to Camp

Not Just Play ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 149-164
Author(s):  
Dana R. Dillard ◽  
Stacey R. Kolomer ◽  
Katharine Hanavan
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Evaluation Studies ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Psychosocial Difficulties ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Long Term Impact

“Social Work Researchers Go to Camp” offers an overview of camp-related studies published by social workers over the past two decades. Summaries of research are organized by the following categories of camps: bereavement; serious illness, injury, disability, and other challenges; learning disabilities and psychosocial difficulties; and foster care. A section focuses on research with social workers as camp volunteers and staff. The authors argue for the benefits of increasing the quantity of camp research by social workers and research about camp social work practice. Suggestions include engaging in evaluation studies and long-term impact research, as well as pursuing potential topics such as post-traumatic growth research.

scholarly journals Psychological resilience and post-traumatic growth in disaster-exposed organisations: overview of the literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 166 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha Brooks ◽  
R Amlôt ◽  
G J Rubin ◽  
N Greenberg
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Psychological Resilience ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Training Experience ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Published Evidence ◽  
Post Traumatic

As disasters become increasingly prevalent, and reported on, a wealth of literature on post-disaster mental health has been published. Most published evidence focuses on symptoms of mental health problems (such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety) and psychosocial factors increasing the risk of such symptoms. However, a recent shift in the literature has moved to exploring resilience and the absence of adverse lasting mental health effects following a disaster. This paper undertakes a qualitative review of the literature to explore factors affecting psychological resilience, as well as the potential positive impact of experiencing a disaster (post-traumatic growth) by examining the literature on employees in disaster-exposed organisations. We identify several protective factors: training, experience, and perceived (personal) competence; social support; and effective coping strategies. Post-traumatic growth frequently appeared to occur at both personal and professional levels for those rescue staff after a disaster, giving employees a greater appreciation of life and their relationships, enhancing their self-esteem and providing a sense of accomplishment and better understanding of their work. Implications, in terms of how to build a resilient workforce, are discussed.

scholarly journals Social Work in Natural Disasters: The Case of Spirituality and Post-traumatic Growth

10.18060/208 ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 305-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li-ju Jang ◽  
Walter F. LaMendola
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Collectivist Culture ◽  
Material Resources ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Community Organizers ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
The Relationship

This study explored the role of social work in natural disasters by examining the relationship between spirituality and the post traumatic growth of people in a collectivist culture. In this case, a retrospective study was conducted among people in Taiwan who had survived a major earthquake five years earlier . The hypothesis tested was that those who reported higher levels of spirituality would also report higher levels of post traumatic growth. A concurrent triangulation mixed-methods design was employed for this study. Six hundred and forty participants completed the Post traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI). Twenty-eight others participated in semi- structured in-depth interviews. Results indicate that, in Taiwan—described here as a collectivist culture—traditional cultural narratives around suffering and adversity, many of which are voiced as spiritual beliefs, have a significant effect on post traumatic growth. In this situation, social workers need to work with or support spiritual leaders, folk healers, and indigenous religious organizations, as they provide helping services. Respect for cultural differences may require that social workers primarily act as community organizers or developers, not clinicians focusing on coordination and development of material resources.

Secondary traumatic stress and vicarious post-traumatic growth among social workers who have worked with abused children

2020 ◽  
pp. 146801732098136
Author(s):  
Shlomit Weiss-Dagan ◽  
Anant Ben-Porat ◽  
Haya Itzhaky
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Secondary Traumatic Stress ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Role Stress ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Abused Children ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Post Traumatic

Summary Working with abused children can have positive and negative implications for social workers. Some of these implications have been conceptualized as secondary traumatic stress and vicarious post-traumatic growth. The current study examined the question of whether these two phenomena share similar contributing factors. Based on the social-ecological theory and previous studies on secondary traumatic stress, we examined the contribution of personal factors and level of exposure to trauma (i.e. years of work experience, professional exposure to child abuse, mastery) and environmental factors (i.e. social support, supervision, and role stress) to the explained variance of secondary traumatic stress and post-traumatic growth, with the goal of understanding these two potential outcomes. This cross-sectional study comprised 255 social workers who worked with abused children. Findings The results showed that despite the correlation between the two outcomes—post-traumatic growth and secondary traumatic stress—they shared only one common predictive factor: the extent of social workers’ exposure to abused children. Role stress was correlated positively, and mastery was correlated negatively, with secondary traumatic stress only. Years of work experience was correlated positively with post-traumatic growth only. Applications The current study shows the importance of continuing efforts to identify the factors that contribute to post-traumatic growth. At the same time, efforts should be made to foster certain personal and environmental factors to reduce secondary traumatic stress levels.

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