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Equine-assisted activities and therapies: enhancing the social worker’s armamentarium
- Authors:
- ACRI Mary C., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Education (The International Journal), 35(5), 2016, pp.603-612.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Introduction: Equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT) have gained prominence as a viable therapeutic approach for a range of mental health and developmental problems, yet is not widely known and not conventionally provided within the social work educational curriculum. Thus, the purpose of this study is to provide a review of various certification bodies available to social workers in order to bring EAATs into their therapeutic work. Methods: A multi-stage process, including consultation with experts in the field and an online search was undertaken to locate certification programmes for mental health professionals. Results: Seven certification organisations were identified; programmes varied with respect to mental health pre-requisites, type of certification, training components, and cost. Discussion: There has been substantial growth in EAAT for children with mental health and developmental problems, and there are a range of certification types to select from. Factors to consider when choosing which type of certification to pursue, and barriers to certification are discussed. (Edited publisher abstract)
Addressing parental mental health within interventions for children: a review
- Authors:
- ACRI Mary C., HOAGWOOD Kimberly Eaton
- Journal article citation:
- Research on Social Work Practice, 25(5), 2015, pp.578-586.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Purpose: Untreated parent mental health problems have deleterious effects upon the family, yet caregivers are unlikely to receive services for their emotional health. This review examined treatments and services for children and adolescents that also offered services to parents. Methods: Child treatment and service studies were included in the present study if they analysed parent symptoms or diagnoses over time, and the intervention contained a parent component. Results: Of 200 studies reviewed, 20 contained a component for the parent and assessed the parent’s emotional health at multiple time points. Depression and anxiety were the most commonly studied parental mental health problem; most parent components consisted of behavioural strategies in service of the child’s psychological health. Conclusion: Major shifts in health care policy affecting mental health services provide an opportunity to create integrated and coordinated health and behavioural health systems. Attention must be given to ensure that the workforce of providers, the administrative structures, and the reimbursement strategies are strengthened and connected to serve the needs of parents/caregivers and children in order to enhance family outcomes. (Edited publisher abstract)