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A pilot walk-in counselling clinic at a non-profit agency, Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbours (SIGN): a field practicum report
No full textA 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. vii, 115 p.This paper is a reflection of my MSW field practicum placement at the Society for Involvement of Good Neighbors (SIGN), a non-profit agency that offers a variety of programs and services in the Yorkton community in the province of Saskatchewan. The objective of this practicum was to collaborate in the design, implementation and delivery of a pilot walk-in counselling program for the Yorkton community, with the involvement and input of community stakeholders.
This practicum placement consisted of two distinct phases: a) program development and b) delivery of a counselling service. As a result, a pilot walk-in counselling service was delivered at SIGN from August 3, 2016 until October 6, 2016. This ‘walk-in’ service was available to individuals, couples and families every Wednesday and Thursday from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. An evaluation was conducted of this service during this time to measure outcomes and evaluate the success of this pilot project, and to gather data which may be used to support the development of a walk-in counselling clinic at SIGN on an ongoing basis.Studentye
A practicum at Family Service Regina : a road map to becoming a private practice counsellor
No full textA 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. vi, 54 p.This paper is a reflection of my practicum placement experience with the Counselling Unit at Family Service Regina. I focused on two counselling approaches to gain further knowledge with direct counselling practice during my practicum: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
This paper outlines how I met the objectives and goals of my practicum and reflects on the learning that occurred during the placement; both professionally and personally. I will also discuss the integration of theory with practice.
This paper includes a reflection of the impact death loss had during my practicum placement as well as in my development as a professional counsellor.Studentye
Postpartum depression: a reflective review of a practicum completed with St. Joseph’s Hospital
No full textA 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, 71 p.For every woman, having a baby is a challenging time, both physically and emotionally. It is natural for new mothers to have mood swings after delivery. They may experience feelings of joy one minute and desperation the next. These feelings are sometimes known as the "baby blues", and often go away within 10 days of delivery. However, some women may experience a deep and ongoing depression which lasts much longer. This is called postpartum depression (PPD). This Practicum report is a review of the Practicum I completed, in conjunction with St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Estevan, Saskatchewan. The Practicum took place between the months of August 2010 to April 2011. The goals for this Practicum included the following: to ascertain whether there is a need for a PPD Support Group in Estevan, to facilitate a six week PPD Support Group, to gain an in depth understanding of PPD and its effects on women and their families, to improve my clinical skills, to strengthen my skills in program development, to create a hospital newsletter to help educate staff on PPD, to provide education at prenatal classes offered by Public Health, as well as to provide education at the Baby and Me classes offered at the Family Place. This report is divided into nine sections which include ideology, theory, values, ethics, relationships, strategies, skills and visions. I conclude that, with a combination of education and supportive services, postpartum depression can be de-stigmatized which would, in turn, encourage women to access services rather than living a life of hopelessness and despair.Studentye
Dads need help too: understanding the unique needs of young fathers
No full textA 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. xi, 42 p.The purpose of this research project was to gain an understanding of how young dads experience fatherhood; and learn about their unique needs and their experiences seeking and accessing community supports. The research project included the identification of recommendations for the development and enhancement of services provided by Family Service Regina in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Research was completed using a transcendental phenomenological interpretive framework and methodology. Four themes emerged from the research data: (1) Dads need help too; (2) Fatherhood as identity; (3) Absent fathers of young dads; and (4) Father friendly support needs. Recommendations for the development of community supports includes the embodiment of client centered, anti-oppressive, and traumainformed social work. Therapeutic approaches that promote the use of client centered, antioppressive and trauma-informed social work include solution focused brief therapy, narrative therapy, and solution focused narrative therapy.Studentye
Improving access and rapid response: recommendations for expansion of the walk-in counselling service at Family Service Regina
No full textA 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. vii, 10 p.This paper examines the possibilities of, and recommendations for, expanding the WalkIn Counselling Clinic (WICC) at Family Service Regina (FSR) within current budgetary and staffing constraints. In response to a Ministry of Social Services contract, FSR has operated a WICC one half-day per week since 2010 to improve accessibility and usage for the Ministry’s referrals and community members, including the marginalized. Data collected from Family Service Regina’s data management system demonstrated a positive societal impact; however, the WICC was underutilized. A review and expansion of the Walk-In Counselling Clinic was identified as an action plan item for the 2016-2017 funding year.
The review involved a pilot project in which the WICC hours were increased to two days per week in order to collect statistics to assess the value of an expanded WICC program in Regina and formulate recommendations for further program design. Data collected clearly showed expanded hours met a community need for clients at or below the poverty line and those without Employee Assistance Programs. With increased operating hours during the pilot, client visits increased exponentially, demonstrating the need for improved accessibility.
Using a conceptual framework of Appreciative Inquiry, interviews with Family Service Regina counsellors were completed to gain an understanding of practitioner perceptions about barriers to, and possibilities of, expansion of the service. Interviews with select local and national community agencies providing WICC services were also completed to gain an understanding of how similar agencies introduced and utilize their WICC as well as successes and challenges in doing so. Data analysis confirmed the need for a more robust Walk-In Counselling Clinic in this community and nine key recommendations were drafted to serve as a guideline for capacity building and future expansion of the WICC.Studentye
Sex trafficking in Canada: functional awareness and suggested strategies for service providers
No full textA 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. vi, 81 p.This report details my experience developing and completing a research project at Family Service Regina (FSR) which is an accredited, non-profit community organization that provides a variety of support services within the City of Regina. The goal of this research project was to gain foundational knowledge and understanding of the issue of sex trafficking in Canada which included identifying the gaps/needs in services specific to individuals who are trafficked, and an exploration of how the practice of social work can contribute to meeting the needs of those trafficked. This document will discuss reviewed literature on sex trafficking and will provide an overview of the data collected through eight interviews that were conducted with organizations currently offering support services in this area, or who are interested in providing services. A list of recommendations for consideration by FSR has been included.Studentye
Growing forward: best-practice(s) in client-centered service(s) for those experiencing and using intimate partner violence
No full textA 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. vii, 163 p.Research indicates there are different subcategories of individuals who use Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) based on their personal characteristics, past experiences, and current psychopathy. While no agreed upon standard exists, both Johnson’s and Holtzworth-Munro & Stuart’s typology theories are well-respected, commonly utilized, evidence-based typologies outlining characteristics common to certain users of IPV. Further research indicates that interventions are more effective when tailored to meet the particular needs of each subtype.
This research practicum report details completed review and analysis of best-practice risk assessment tools used to identify typologies of IPV users, research and reviewed literature regarding typology theories, and identified intervention treatments. This report outlines the evaluation of current practices of IPV assessment throughout all Family Service Regina service programs and provides research groundwork for future agency endeavours regarding the engagement and service of IPV users.
Common themes identified included the impact of language to include or exclude, the necessity for purposeful assessment tools that are seamlessly incorporated with informal risk assessment skills of clinicians, and interventions that move from victim-centred to client-centred in a concerted effort to ensure that services are provided in anti-oppressive, trauma-informed ways that engage clients to be participants in their own growth. Finally, this report provides recommendations to encourage continued use of person-centred language, to incorporate understandings of typologies of IPV to inform interventions, and to pair best-practice, evidence-based assessments and interventions with the family-centred mission and values for which Family Services Regina stands.Studentye
Phenomenological exploration of death doulas in Saskatchewan
No full textA 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. vi, 113 p.The purpose of this research project was to explore and understand the emerging role, education, skills and services of death doulas in Saskatchewan. A review of the literature was conducted about community-based death care and the emergence of death doulas. A phenomenological research approach was used to interview 8 Saskatchewan death doulas. Commonalities were discussed as emergent themes in the data analysis process. As described by the participants, a death doula is a continuous presence at the end of life, offering non-medical support to empower, educate, advocate and build community around a dying person and their family. The participants also detailed the skills, education, and services provided by death doulas. Systems Theory was used to guide the discussion about the end of life care system in Canada and implications for social work practice.Studentye
Counselling experiences at Prince Albert Mental Health Services: a field practicum report
No full textA 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. iv, 65 p.The following is a report providing a reflection of my practicum experience at Prince Albert Parkland Mental Health Out-Patient Services. The purpose of the practicum was to gain practical social work knowledge and experience in clinical counselling with individuals, in group settings and through application of Internet Cognitive Behavior Therapy (ICBT). To achieve these goals, I worked with clients with diverse issues, such as: anxiety, depression, panic disorder, change of life, post-partum depression, sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder and grief and loss. I enhanced my knowledge in various therapeutic approaches and utilised them to assist clients during counselling sessions. These approaches included a strengths-based perspective, cognitive behavior therapy, and solution focused therapy, within a client centered philosophy of practice. As part of my goals, I also worked with ICBT clients, providing support and encouragement throughout two eight-week sessions and co-facilitated dialectical behavior group therapy sessions with numerous participants. As a result, my counselling skills have improved and I gained insight into the role of mental health counsellor. I conclude with discussing challenges, values and ethical considerations that arose during my practicum placement.Studentye
Clinical counselling experience
No full textA 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. iv, 105 p.This practicum report outlines my unique clinical counselling experience at Family Service Regina within the Counselling Unit and the Thrive Walk-in Counselling Clinic (WICC). My placement involved providing in-person clinical counselling for the first half of my practicum, and telephone and video counselling sessions for the latter half of my placement from a remote location in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that emerged during my practicum. The objective of my practicum placement was to gain advanced knowledge and clinical skill development in providing counselling to children, individuals, and families experiencing a wide array of challenges on an ongoing or single-session basis. This report highlights the three predominant therapeutic approaches that were implemented throughout my clinical counselling experience, including: solution-focused brief therapy and narrative therapy with both adults and children, and child-centered play therapy with children. These three approaches were guided by trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and strength-based values and ideology at personal, Agency, and professional levels from a theoretical social constructivism lens. The way that these approaches were integrated throughout my practicum experience from in-person, telephone and video-based communication platforms will be discussed. Overarching themes that emerged during my practicum placement, including personal and professional growth and skill development, challenges, and ethical considerations will also be explored.Studentye
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