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Using art as a self-regulating tool in a war situation: a model for social workers
Ephrat Huss1, Orly Sarid, Julie Cwikel
1Charlotte B. and Jack J. Spitzer Department of Social Work, Center for Women's Health Studies and Promotion, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel. ehuss@bgu.ac.il
Health & Social Work
|September 22, 2010
Summary
Social workers in war zones face unique stressors. Art interventions can help them identify stress and build resilience, offering a self-care model for high-stress environments.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Trauma Studies
Background:
- War significantly increases stress for social workers, compounding existing professional challenges.
- Art interventions are recognized tools for individuals experiencing high distress in healthcare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify stressors faced by social workers in war zones.
- To train social workers in crisis situations to recognize stress and resilience factors in their artwork.
- To develop an arts-based self-care model for professionals in high-stress environments.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of stressors reported by social workers in a war zone.
- Art-based exercises to identify stress and resilience factors.
- Development of a self-care model based on arts intervention.
Main Results:
- Common stressors included fear from bombings, sirens, concern for loved ones, and media overexposure.
- Professional stressors involved constant work communication and work-family conflicts.
- Art interventions enabled social workers to identify stressors and enhance resilience, fostering a sense of control.
Conclusions:
- Arts interventions can be an effective self-care model for social workers in high-stress situations.
- Identifying and modifying artwork helped social workers manage anxiety and gain control.
- The proposed model offers a practical approach to supporting mental well-being for aid workers in conflict zones.
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