Reflection at its most basic principle "provides us with an opportunity to review our decisions and decision-making processes" however, in practice, reflection is a far broader and contextual concept, it is about understanding a person’s life and the actions they have taken throughout their lives. (Nussbaum 1997).Reflective practice first emerged from the work of a man called Donald Schon, having found that there appeared to be a gap between theory and putting it into practice (Fook 2012). He went on to state that reflective practice is a way of improving professional practice, through critically evaluating how we respond to practice situations and being self-aware (Mezirow 1991). Whereas reflection is applicable in all aspects of living (Fook
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Firstly, it will start by giving brief details of the above case study, furthermore, identifying some of the factors involved when working alongside particular individuals, families and other professional organisations. Additionally, how these factors aide us in practice when it comes to the decision making process. It will then go on to apply theory to practice within this case study and address possible tensions that may arise within this role in relation to a wider societal perspective. Finally, in the second half of this essay, I will take a critical look at my practice within the action learning set group and link it to collaborative working within the social work field both societally.
The case study involved a 12 year old boy who was removed under a care order from his birth mother and stepparent due to emotional abuse, physical aggression and inappropriate sexualised behaviour towards his younger sister. No evidence to prove this yet. He was placed with long term foster carers who already had two boys aged …show more content…
Hence, additionally go on to enact the role of his previous abuser to help to overcome the feelings he encountered during his own experience (Erooga 2006).Children that have encountered sexual abuse may also go on to behave in this way with others and be rewarded as they were by their abuser ( Erooga 2006).
There appears to be no single theory or approach to understanding sexualised behaviour. A holistic and child focused intervention needs to be the view taken when dealing with each separate case.
Furthermore, the way forward in this area of field is by adopting an integrative approach through using developmental, learning, cognitive-behavioural, attachment and psycho-dynamic theories (Bankes 2006).
According to Hackett there appears to be no clear remit or focus in organisations when it comes to social workers who work long term with child abuse cases especially children who exhibit sexualised behaviour, hence this has led to one of the leading factors within this area of field, burnout which is classed as exhaustion. Which in turn can lead to an inability to understand the needs of their service users. This is an area that can lead a social worker down a socially isolated path without the correct support within the workplace and from other colleagues (Hackett
Firstly, it will start by giving brief details of the above case study, furthermore, identifying some of the factors involved when working alongside particular individuals, families and other professional organisations. Additionally, how these factors aide us in practice when it comes to the decision making process. It will then go on to apply theory to practice within this case study and address possible tensions that may arise within this role in relation to a wider societal perspective. Finally, in the second half of this essay, I will take a critical look at my practice within the action learning set group and link it to collaborative working within the social work field both societally.
The case study involved a 12 year old boy who was removed under a care order from his birth mother and stepparent due to emotional abuse, physical aggression and inappropriate sexualised behaviour towards his younger sister. No evidence to prove this yet. He was placed with long term foster carers who already had two boys aged …show more content…
Hence, additionally go on to enact the role of his previous abuser to help to overcome the feelings he encountered during his own experience (Erooga 2006).Children that have encountered sexual abuse may also go on to behave in this way with others and be rewarded as they were by their abuser ( Erooga 2006).
There appears to be no single theory or approach to understanding sexualised behaviour. A holistic and child focused intervention needs to be the view taken when dealing with each separate case.
Furthermore, the way forward in this area of field is by adopting an integrative approach through using developmental, learning, cognitive-behavioural, attachment and psycho-dynamic theories (Bankes 2006).
According to Hackett there appears to be no clear remit or focus in organisations when it comes to social workers who work long term with child abuse cases especially children who exhibit sexualised behaviour, hence this has led to one of the leading factors within this area of field, burnout which is classed as exhaustion. Which in turn can lead to an inability to understand the needs of their service users. This is an area that can lead a social worker down a socially isolated path without the correct support within the workplace and from other colleagues (Hackett