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Self-Care Practices Among Geriatric Social Workers, Melissa Lozito
Self-Care Practices Among Geriatric Social Workers, Melissa Lozito
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Within the social work profession, there is a lack of understanding about self-care practices of social workers working with older adults. This lack of knowledge is a concern for the profession because as the older adult population continues to grow, so will the need for social workers to address their needs. Using action research, a focus group of 7 female social workers working with older adults in the Pacific Northwest discussed the research questions related to their use of self-care practices and identifying strategies to increase the use of self-care. Self-compassion theory enhanced understanding the relationship between social workers' experiences …
Social Work Practice With Older Adults, Carley Yvonne Vailu'u
Social Work Practice With Older Adults, Carley Yvonne Vailu'u
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Social workers working for adult protective services (APS) face many clinical challenges to ensure the safety and well-being of older adult clients. APS social workers often interact with older adults who engage in self-neglecting behaviors that compromise their ability to function in a healthy and independent manner. The purpose of this research study was to explore challenges in direct social work practice to identify how APS services can be improved when working with the older adult population, particularly individuals who engage in hoarding behaviors. Using action research methodology, 2 focus groups were conducted to explore the experiences and knowledge of …