Creative interventions with children and families in a mental health setting

Date
2015-04-01
Authors
Derkatch, Chelsea
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Faculty of Social Work, University of Regina
Abstract

Children’s Services (0-12), Youth Services (13-18), and Adult Services (19+) are divisions of Mental Health and Addiction Services within the Saskatoon Health Region. I completed a 450 hour clinical practicum from April 23rd, 2012 to August 2nd, 2012 with Children’s Services. This paper will examine the clinical practicum completed during that time. This paper defines important terms such as mental health, describes mental health disorders, and how they relate to the medical model, attachment theory, family systems theory, strengths-based practice, and anti-oppressive practice. This paper examines the skills I developed throughout my practicum including assessment skills, therapy skills, and reflecting skills. The paper concludes with practicum strengths, practicum challenges, practicum ethical considerations, and practicum recommendations.

Description
A Practicum Report Submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Social Work, University of Regina. v, 47 p.
Keywords
Mental health services--Saskatchewan, Children’s services--Saskatchewan, Mental health services
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