Enhancing Personal Growth for Social Work Students: Using the Satir Model (in Chinese)
Author: Vivian, Lou
Source: The Satir Journal, Volume 3, Number 2, 2009 , pp. 22-38(17)
Publisher: Satir Institute of the Pacific
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Abstract:
Use of self is one of the most important factors that affect the effectiveness of therapy. Self understanding and growth of the therapist are foundations of use of self during therapy sessions. According to the Satir Model, self-understanding and growth could be achieved through various kinds of training. This paper explored the context of social work education and practice in Hong Kong and highlighted the significance of self-exploration and self-growth in generalist Bachelor of Social Work professional training. It then discussed the Satir Model, with regard to its therapeutic beliefs and meta goals, in the role of enhancing self growth. Applications of principles, concepts and strategies of the Satir Model in helping students to enhance their self-growth were then illustrated.Document Type: Research article
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