Gender-based Violence and Depression in Women A Feminist Group Work Response
Social workers, in whatever capacity they work, can expect to come into contact with women who have experienced/are experiencing violence and with women who are experiencing depression. Therefore, a range of social work supports and interventions are required in order to meet the needs of diverse w...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer New York
2013, 2013
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2013 |
| Series: | SpringerBriefs in Social Work
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- An introductory visit to a women’s journaling group
- A conceptual and contextual background for theorising and understanding gender-based violence and depression in women
- Gender-based violence against women and human rights
- Depression in women.- Feminist group work, consciousness-raising and resistance.- Women and journaling.- The Women’s Journaling Group Program (WJGP) model.- An example outline of a Women’s Journaling Group Program
- Practice guidelines for facilitating a Women’s Journaling Group Program
- Postscript
- Index