Smith College Studies in Social Work, 71(1), 2000, pp.35-49.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Place of publication:
Philadelphia, USA
In this article the case study of a girl called Rita highlights the importance of integrating a multicultural perspective with psychodynamic theory for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Social constructivist theory suggests that the meaning and stigma of deafness influences the parent-child relationship as well as the numerous socialization experiences than an individual encounters. As this paper shows, the deaf community, with its unique linguistic, cultural, and social processes, played an integral role in developing whole object relations for Rita. This case exemplifies the importance of integrating psychological, sociocultural, and linguistic components, which are essential to the development of those who are deaf.
In this article the case study of a girl called Rita highlights the importance of integrating a multicultural perspective with psychodynamic theory for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. Social constructivist theory suggests that the meaning and stigma of deafness influences the parent-child relationship as well as the numerous socialization experiences than an individual encounters. As this paper shows, the deaf community, with its unique linguistic, cultural, and social processes, played an integral role in developing whole object relations for Rita. This case exemplifies the importance of integrating psychological, sociocultural, and linguistic components, which are essential to the development of those who are deaf.
Subject terms:
parent-child relations, parents, physical disabilities, self-concept, therapies, therapy and treatment, case studies, child development, children, communication, deafness;
Children and Society, 14(3), June 2000, pp.159-167.
Publisher:
Wiley
This paper has its foundations in the findings of a research project set up to explore issues pertinent to the current provision of an activity week experience for a group of British paediatric cancer patients. This research suggested that the activity week appeals to children who are confident, active and able to separate from parents and whose parents are keen to encourage independence and new experiences. In this article, issues of protection, independence and disability are discussed with reference to the importance of parental attitude on children's psychological accommodation to disease and treatment.
This paper has its foundations in the findings of a research project set up to explore issues pertinent to the current provision of an activity week experience for a group of British paediatric cancer patients. This research suggested that the activity week appeals to children who are confident, active and able to separate from parents and whose parents are keen to encourage independence and new experiences. In this article, issues of protection, independence and disability are discussed with reference to the importance of parental attitude on children's psychological accommodation to disease and treatment.
Subject terms:
independence, needs, parents, physical disabilities, physical illness, psychology, treatment, therapy and treatment, user views, attitudes, cancer, children;
Offers a multisystems perspective on childhood disability and its effects on family life. Integrates theory and research with personal accounts from family members in order to examine the many variables that shape a family's response to childhood disability and its ability to overcome the physical, cultural, and social barriers to a satisfactory lifestyle.
Offers a multisystems perspective on childhood disability and its effects on family life. Integrates theory and research with personal accounts from family members in order to examine the many variables that shape a family's response to childhood disability and its ability to overcome the physical, cultural, and social barriers to a satisfactory lifestyle.
Subject terms:
life style, parents, physical disabilities, siblings, social care provision, systems approach, therapies, therapy and treatment, children, families, fathers, grandparents;
Aimed at health care professionals. Assumes the reader has no prior knowledge of the law or legal terminology. Covers the Children Act 1989 in detail.
Aimed at health care professionals. Assumes the reader has no prior knowledge of the law or legal terminology. Covers the Children Act 1989 in detail.
Subject terms:
law, looked after children, parents, physical disabilities, residential child care, social welfare law, treatment, therapy and treatment, adoption, child care, child protection, children, foster care, health care;
Sourcebook providing an overview of crisis intervention theory, together with chapters on the clinical applications of theory to clients receiving time limited crisis therapy in a variety of settings. Includes chapters on therapy with rape victims; adult survivors of child sexual abuse; dying patients and their families; victims of maritime disasters; and parents of children with handicaps.
Sourcebook providing an overview of crisis intervention theory, together with chapters on the clinical applications of theory to clients receiving time limited crisis therapy in a variety of settings. Includes chapters on therapy with rape victims; adult survivors of child sexual abuse; dying patients and their families; victims of maritime disasters; and parents of children with handicaps.
Subject terms:
intervention, parents, physical disabilities, rape, terminal illness, therapies, therapy and treatment, adults, child sexual abuse, children, crisis intervention, disaster services;