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School-based social work and family therapy.
1Montclair State College, New Jersey 07043.
Adolescence
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Family therapy is crucial in school social work, as schools offer a stable environment for assessing family issues. Addressing adolescent problems within their family context ensures lasting support and intervention effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Social Work
- Family Therapy
- Adolescent Psychology
Background:
- Schools serve as a constant in children's lives.
- Adolescent issues often stem from family dysfunction.
- School social workers are well-positioned for family assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the significance of family therapy in school social work.
- To advocate for integrating family therapy into school-based interventions.
- To underscore the necessity of family context in addressing adolescent problems.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on school social work practices.
- Analysis of the role of schools in child development.
- Theoretical framework for family-centered school interventions.
Main Results:
- Family therapy enhances the effectiveness of school social work.
- Schools provide a unique setting for identifying and addressing family dysfunction.
- Interventions focusing solely on the adolescent are less effective without family involvement.
Conclusions:
- Family therapy should be a core component of school social work.
- School social workers are vital in facilitating family-based interventions.
- Understanding family dynamics is essential for sustainable adolescent support.