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Andy Guppy
Bio: Andy Guppy is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Social work & Social support. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 22 citations.
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01 Jan 2011
TL;DR: The authors reviewed the available evidence on social work's contribution to supporting recovery for those with problem drug and/or alcohol use, and collated the evidence on workforce development in this area as well as reviewing what is known about social work roles and training.
Abstract: This research reviewed the available evidence on social work's contribution to supporting recovery for those with problem drug and/or alcohol use. The review also collated the available evidence on workforce development in this area as well as reviewing what is known about social work roles and training.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors identify social and individual reasons why parents may resist change, denial or minimization of abuse or neglect, and the behaviour of the social worker, concluding that motivational interviewing (MI) provides particularly useful skills and concepts for reducing the social workers contribution to resistance and minimizing the resistance related to other reasons for resistance.
Abstract: Parental resistance is a ubiquitous feature of child and family social work, yet there has been limited research or theoretical work directed at the issue. This paper identifies social and individual reasons why parents may be resistant. Five principle causes of parental resistance are discussed, namely social structure and disadvantage, the context of child protection work, parental resistance to change, denial or minimization of abuse or neglect and the behaviour of the social worker. It is argued that motivational interviewing (MI) provides particularly useful skills and concepts for firstly reducing the social worker contribution to resistance and secondly minimizing the resistance related to other reasons for resistance. Key adaptations required in the strategic aims of MI if it is to be used in child protection work are identified and discussed, the most important of which is maintaining a focus on the child's welfare and safety. It is concluded that MI offers an opportunity to improve practice by increasing parental engagement and to make a contribution to social work theory by combining an attention to both broader social structure and the micro-skills required in social work interviews.
115 citations
01 Dec 2013
TL;DR: The United Kingdom Focal Point on Drugs is based at the Department of Health and the North West Public Health Observatory at the Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University and provides comprehensive information to theEMCDDA.
Abstract: The United Kingdom (UK) Focal Point on Drugs is based at the Department of Health and the North West Public Health Observatory at the Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University. It is the national partner of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) and provides comprehensive information to the Centre on the drug situation in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
95 citations
TL;DR: This article explored what is meant by "spirituality" in the context of 12-step programs followed in the numerous anonymous mutual help groups which address the problem of addiction to a variety of substances and behaviours, and raised some of the most frequently cited problems with a "spiritual" approach.
Abstract: Drawing on qualitative data, this article attempts to clarify the language of spirituality as used in relation to addiction and recovery. It explores what is meant by ‘spirituality’ in the context of 12-step programmes followed in the numerous anonymous mutual help groups which address the problem of addiction to a variety of substances and behaviours, and raises some of the most frequently cited problems with a ‘spiritual’ approach. It argues that wariness on the part of social workers (and other professionals) of 12-step programmes on grounds of their religious/spiritual dimension may benefit from reconsideration. It also suggests that social workers might be informed and empowered to support those individuals and families who chose to seek recovery through the 12 steps.
33 citations
TL;DR: The authors examined the impact of a skills development package of training and supervision in Motivational Interviewing (MI) on the skills of social workers and the engagement of parents through a randomized controlled trial.
32 citations
01 Jan 2016
TL;DR: The first three issues of this journal contain articles that are chiefly concerned with child abuse and neglect and children in foster care as mentioned in this paper, with a large section devoted to book reviews, mostly by well-known scholars.
Abstract: This new journal has an inspiring stated purpose: The provision of scientific information concerning the welfare of children and youth from an "international multidisciplinary" perspective. It boasts an outstanding board of associate editors. However, most of them are associated with American organizations and most represent the fields of social work or sociology. Thus, the editorial board, though distinguished, appears to fall somewhat short of the journal's stated goals. The first three issues of this publication contain articles that are chiefly concerned with child abuse and neglect and children in foster care. Each issue also has a large section devoted to book reviews, mostly by well-known scholars. The selection of books for review is
32 citations