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The CLAP Group: a group for children with cleft lip and palate. |
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Groupwork, 21(2), 2011, pp.22-34. |
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0951 824x |
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This article describes the rationale and implementation of a closed group of pre-adolescent children with a cleft lip and palate facial disfigurement (CLAP). The aim of the group was to expose the children to other children with similar facial disfigurement and to create a forum of understanding and self-help. A solution-focused child-centred approach aimed to educate the children to handle issues of self-esteem and bullying. The article underlines the importance of meticulous preparation, going through various steps of planning for the group including need, purpose, composition, structure and context. Weekly sessions were led by 2 facilitators and incorporated games, art, role playing and drama. The article examines the implications for leadership and group facilitation in the context of values for empowering practice for children and facilitators. The potential limitations of the group are also discussed in detail. |
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children; empowerment; groupwork; physical disabilities; planning; self-esteem; support groups; |
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www.scie-socialcareonline.org.uk/profile.asp?guid=cee47834-0c1b-45c5-b0d4-8b2670cf0e48 |
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