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Congo: The Doctor Who Saves Women
(Icarus Films, 2015), 52 mins
Dr. Denis Mukwege is a gynecologist and the founder of Panzi, a hospital whose primary mission is treating women who have been raped - casualties in the Democratic Republic of Congo's decades-long war. At the hospital, in the Kivu district of the country, Mukwege and his mostly female team provide reconstructive s...
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(Icarus Films, 2015), 52 mins
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Dr. Denis Mukwege is a gynecologist and the founder of Panzi, a hospital whose primary mission is treating women who have been raped - casualties in the Democratic Republic of Congo's decades-long war. At the hospital, in the Kivu district of the country, Mukwege and his mostly female team provide reconstructive surgery and psychological counseling, as well as literacy and other programs designed to help patients reintegrate into a society that h...
Dr. Denis Mukwege is a gynecologist and the founder of Panzi, a hospital whose primary mission is treating women who have been raped - casualties in the Democratic Republic of Congo's decades-long war. At the hospital, in the Kivu district of the country, Mukwege and his mostly female team provide reconstructive surgery and psychological counseling, as well as literacy and other programs designed to help patients reintegrate into a society that has a history of shaming and ostracizing rape survivors.
From Senegalese filmmaker Angele Diabang, CONGO: THE DOCTOR WHO SAVES WOMEN offers the intimate testimonies of women who have been treated at Panzi, along with the perspectives of psychologists and doctors who work there.
Huddled on a bench in a corridor, facing the wall, Annie-Francoise recounts how her family rejected her after she was raped by a militiaman. She is pregnant and hopes to go back to school after having her baby. Regina stares straight ahead and describes how her husband threw her out after she was raped by several soldiers. They are among the thousands of women treated at Panzi, where the model of care is female-centered. In addition to formal therapy, women participate in communal activities. By cooking, singing, and washing together, these shared daily tasks become therapeutic.
Mukwege and others call the rape epidemic in the DRC a crime of war. The widespread sexual assaults create a climate of terror that rival groups use to their advantage - with the ultimate goal of laying their hands on valuable resources.
Through the work of Dr. Mukwege, the film highlights the atrocities perpetrated on Congolese women, but also offers vivid accounts of their resilience and determination to not be defined by the crimes committed against them.
Tens of thousands of women have been raped during 20 years of war in eastern Congo.
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Field of Study
Health Policy, Psychology & Counseling
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Icarus Films
Topic / Theme
Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire), Health Care Sector, African History, Human Rights, Women's Studies, Health, Healthcare, Medicine and Nursing
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Conscious Aging: Empowering Strategies for Working with Elders
presented by Vanessa Jackson, fl. 2001-2017; produced by Microtraining Associates (Alexandria, VA: Microtraining Associates, 2017), 40 mins
Sacred Aging. When many therapists think of working with aging populations, the initial thought is that the work will focus on loss and grief, end-of- life-planning and a declining life. However, many elders are living longer and wanting their lives to be vibrant and connected and all therapists working with adult...
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presented by Vanessa Jackson, fl. 2001-2017; produced by Microtraining Associates (Alexandria, VA: Microtraining Associates, 2017), 40 mins
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Sacred Aging. When many therapists think of working with aging populations, the initial thought is that the work will focus on loss and grief, end-of- life-planning and a declining life. However, many elders are living longer and wanting their lives to be vibrant and connected and all therapists working with adult populations should be prepared of offer effective support to elders in a clinical setting. Key themes in therapy are power and control...
Sacred Aging. When many therapists think of working with aging populations, the initial thought is that the work will focus on loss and grief, end-of- life-planning and a declining life. However, many elders are living longer and wanting their lives to be vibrant and connected and all therapists working with adult populations should be prepared of offer effective support to elders in a clinical setting. Key themes in therapy are power and control reflected in conflicts with children who live nearby, sadness over what feel like missed opportunities professionally and excitement (and fear) over exploring new possibilities for how they want to live this last chapter of their lives. Client- This client has been seen for three sessions with a presenting concern of family conflicts with pulls from adult children and siblings as s/he settles into retirement and begins to explore interests which were set aside earlier in life. Client is solidly middle class and owns his/her home but is aware of the constraint of living on a fixed income. The client has raised the issue of the impact of loneliness on his/her life and the challenge of loss of social connection as they age. Client is divorced and has expressed an interest on finding a companion.
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Field of Study
Counseling & Therapy
Content Type
Counseling session
Contributor
Microtraining Associates
Author / Creator
Vanessa Jackson, fl. 2001-2017
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Microtraining Associates
Topic / Theme
Age & aging, Adult Development and Aging, Aging, Developmental Psychology, Sadness, Age regression, Family counseling
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Copyright © 2017 Microtraining Associates
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Conservative Christian Beliefs and Sexual Orientation in Social Work: Privilege, Oppression, and the Pursuit of Human Rights
edited by Rebecca Bolen, 1953- and Adrienne Dessel, fl. 2014 (Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education, 2014, originally published 2014), 536 page(s)
This important new work addresses the tensions and divisions in social work between conservative Christian religious beliefs and lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) students, practitioners, faculty members, and clients. Authors representing a diverse range of sexual orientation and religious and professional identiti...
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edited by Rebecca Bolen, 1953- and Adrienne Dessel, fl. 2014 (Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education, 2014, originally published 2014), 536 page(s)
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This important new work addresses the tensions and divisions in social work between conservative Christian religious beliefs and lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) students, practitioners, faculty members, and clients. Authors representing a diverse range of sexual orientation and religious and professional identities explore the debate regarding freedom of religious expression and full sexual orientation affirmation. Their discussions provide a de...
This important new work addresses the tensions and divisions in social work between conservative Christian religious beliefs and lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) students, practitioners, faculty members, and clients. Authors representing a diverse range of sexual orientation and religious and professional identities explore the debate regarding freedom of religious expression and full sexual orientation affirmation. Their discussions provide a deeper understanding of the complexity of topics such as social identity, oppression, power and privilege, human rights and social justice, attitudes and prejudice, and ethics and the law. The book also discusses multiple ways of resolving some of the conflicts, including intergroup dialogue and sociodrama. Models of Christian LGB affirmation and advocacy are presented, and recommendations for teaching, research, and practice are provided to move the field forward.
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Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Book
Contributor
Rebecca Bolen, 1953-, Adrienne Dessel, fl. 2014
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
Council on Social Work Education
Topic / Theme
Attitude (Psychology), Social workers, Sexual orientation, Christianity, Macro
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 CSWE Press
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Contemporary Family Justice: Policy and Practice in Complex Child Protection Decisions
presented by Kim Holt, fl. 2016 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016), 170 page(s)
Demonstrating how the law and statutory guidance applies in practice, this book is a critical account of current family justice policy and practice.It draws on recent legislation, case law and research findings to provide clear, accessible information and advice on how to make the difficult decisions in pre-procee...
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presented by Kim Holt, fl. 2016 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016), 170 page(s)
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Demonstrating how the law and statutory guidance applies in practice, this book is a critical account of current family justice policy and practice.It draws on recent legislation, case law and research findings to provide clear, accessible information and advice on how to make the difficult decisions in pre-proceedings child care practice work. With reference to child protection legislation and practice frameworks, this book highlights the import...
Demonstrating how the law and statutory guidance applies in practice, this book is a critical account of current family justice policy and practice.It draws on recent legislation, case law and research findings to provide clear, accessible information and advice on how to make the difficult decisions in pre-proceedings child care practice work. With reference to child protection legislation and practice frameworks, this book highlights the importance of undertaking informed and effective assessments based on the best outcome for the child. The book acknowledges the constraints facing practitioners, such as working under considerable pressure within tight time frames and focuses on the issues which commonly present as challenges for practice, such as neglect, child sexual exploitation and pre-birth assessments. This is essential reading for students and practitioners in social work and law, as well as policy-makers and other professionals concerned with the current state of child welfare.
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Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Kim Holt, fl. 2016
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Laws and legislation, Child custody, Legal system, Family, Micro, Macro
Copyright Message
Copyright © Kim Holt 2016; Forward copyright © Sir James Munby 2016
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Control and Protect: Collaboration, Carceral Protection, and Domestic Sex Trafficking in the United States
written by Jennifer Musto, 1979- (Oakland, CA: University of California Press, 2016), 251 page(s)
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written by Jennifer Musto, 1979- (Oakland, CA: University of California Press, 2016), 251 page(s)
Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Jennifer Musto, 1979-
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
University of California Press
Topic / Theme
Imprisonment, Prostitution, Law enforcement, Human trafficking, Mezzo
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2016 University of California Press
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The Cooperative Solution: Toward a Just Economy
presented by Richard C. Williams, fl. 1972 (Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 2011), 110 page(s)
All over the world, poverty is gradually giving way to cooperative economic activity. At the same time, there are signs that standard competitive 'free' markets are failing. Empirical evidence shows that cooperation works better than competition and that cooperatives succeed more often than standard corporations....
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presented by Richard C. Williams, fl. 1972 (Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 2011), 110 page(s)
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All over the world, poverty is gradually giving way to cooperative economic activity. At the same time, there are signs that standard competitive 'free' markets are failing. Empirical evidence shows that cooperation works better than competition and that cooperatives succeed more often than standard corporations. Assumptions underlying the competitive system are that competition results in equity for all and that poverty can be eliminated through...
All over the world, poverty is gradually giving way to cooperative economic activity. At the same time, there are signs that standard competitive 'free' markets are failing. Empirical evidence shows that cooperation works better than competition and that cooperatives succeed more often than standard corporations. Assumptions underlying the competitive system are that competition results in equity for all and that poverty can be eliminated through the market. These assumptions simply are not true. On the contrary, the rich get richer; the poor, poorer. Cooperatives, where each member holds one share and one vote, are more democratic than hierarchical corporations. Poverty is actually eliminated through a combination of microfinance and cooperation. Examples include Muhammed Yunus' Grameen Bank, Indonesia's People's Bank, and the cooperative adventure of Mondragon in Spain. These examples provide a vision of true globalization from below, a vision of a just and sustainable world. The 'how-to' is right here.
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Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Richard C. Williams, fl. 1972
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
University Press of America
Topic / Theme
Finance, Economic conditions, Cooperatives, Poverty, Macro
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 by University Press of America,® Inc.
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Creating a New Profession: The Beginnings of Social Work Education in the United States
edited by Leslie Leighninger, fl. 2000 (Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education, 2000, originally published 2000), 96 page(s)
This text gathers original materials to tell how the social work profession began in the United States through efforts to create organized training and scientific knowledge. While many of the names and texts may be familiar to social work educators, students, and practitioners alike, they are often only briefly me...
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edited by Leslie Leighninger, fl. 2000 (Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education, 2000, originally published 2000), 96 page(s)
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This text gathers original materials to tell how the social work profession began in the United States through efforts to create organized training and scientific knowledge. While many of the names and texts may be familiar to social work educators, students, and practitioners alike, they are often only briefly mentioned in social work texts. This book provides readers the full flavor of social work pioneers' ideas, aspirations, and enthusiasm fo...
This text gathers original materials to tell how the social work profession began in the United States through efforts to create organized training and scientific knowledge. While many of the names and texts may be familiar to social work educators, students, and practitioners alike, they are often only briefly mentioned in social work texts. This book provides readers the full flavor of social work pioneers' ideas, aspirations, and enthusiasm for a new profession. In the seminal texts collected in this volume, readers will also find much that resonates with discussions in social work education today, including an emphasis on research, field work, and keeping up with new techniques and technology. The significance of race and gender is also highlighted, as is the ongoing search for balance between client-centered and societal perspectives.
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Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Book
Contributor
Leslie Leighninger, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Council on Social Work Education
Topic / Theme
Education, Social work, Macro
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2000 CSWE Press
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Creating Effective Groups: The Art of Small Group Communication (Third Edition)
presented by Randy Fujishin, fl. 1994 (Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2013, originally published 1997), 214 page(s)
This practical book gives students the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to communicate more effectively and interact more productively in the small group setting. With the help of this book, any group member can learn the skills necessary to participate in and lead a task group in an effective, productiv...
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presented by Randy Fujishin, fl. 1994 (Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2013, originally published 1997), 214 page(s)
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This practical book gives students the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to communicate more effectively and interact more productively in the small group setting. With the help of this book, any group member can learn the skills necessary to participate in and lead a task group in an effective, productive, and healthy manner. This third edition features all new sections on: The Power of Diversity, Critically Thinking About Yourself As A...
This practical book gives students the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to communicate more effectively and interact more productively in the small group setting. With the help of this book, any group member can learn the skills necessary to participate in and lead a task group in an effective, productive, and healthy manner. This third edition features all new sections on: The Power of Diversity, Critically Thinking About Yourself As A Communicator, Defensive vs. Supportive Climates, Ethical Communication, Time Management, Impromptu Speaking, and The Spirit of Collaboration. As well as new end chapter exercises in several chapters focusing on Online Resources and Social Media.
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Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Randy Fujishin, fl. 1994
Date Published / Released
1997, 2013
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Topic / Theme
Group dynamics, Communication, Macro
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by Rowman & Littlefield
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Creating Positive Systems of Child and Family Welfare
edited by Nancy Freymond, fl. 2007, Sarah Maiter, fl. 2003, Marshall Fine, fl. 1999 and Gary Cameron, fl. 2005 (Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press, 2013, originally published 2013), 352 page(s)
The North American approach to child protection is broadly accepted, despite frequent criticisms of its core limitations: parental fear and resistance, the limited range of services and supports available to families, escalating costs, and high stress and turnover among service providers. Could these shortcomings...
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edited by Nancy Freymond, fl. 2007, Sarah Maiter, fl. 2003, Marshall Fine, fl. 1999 and Gary Cameron, fl. 2005 (Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press, 2013, originally published 2013), 352 page(s)
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The North American approach to child protection is broadly accepted, despite frequent criticisms of its core limitations: parental fear and resistance, the limited range of services and supports available to families, escalating costs, and high stress and turnover among service providers. Could these shortcomings be improved through organizational or system reform? Based on findings from a decade’s worth of research, Creating Positive Systems o...
The North American approach to child protection is broadly accepted, despite frequent criticisms of its core limitations: parental fear and resistance, the limited range of services and supports available to families, escalating costs, and high stress and turnover among service providers. Could these shortcomings be improved through organizational or system reform? Based on findings from a decade’s worth of research, Creating Positive Systems of Child and Family Welfare provides original reflections on the everyday realities of families and front-line service providers involved with the system. It includes data from a variety of regions and situations, all linked together through a common investigatory framework. The contributors highlight areas of concern in current approaches to child and family welfare, but also propose new solutions that would make the system more welcoming and helpful both for families and for service providers.
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Field of Study
Social Work
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Book
Contributor
Nancy Freymond, fl. 2007, Sarah Maiter, fl. 2003, Marshall Fine, fl. 1999, Gary Cameron, fl. 2005
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Topic / Theme
Children, Welfare and public relief, Parents, Family, Macro
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Copyright © 2013 University of Toronto Press
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A Creative Toolkit for Communication in Dementia Care
presented by Karrie Marshall (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016), 202 page(s)
How can carers and relatives support a person's identity, relationships and emotional wellbeing through changes that occur in the later stages of dementia? Drawing on over ten years' experience of working with people with dementia, Karrie Marshall provides a toolkit of tried and tested creative activities to suppo...
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presented by Karrie Marshall (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016), 202 page(s)
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How can carers and relatives support a person's identity, relationships and emotional wellbeing through changes that occur in the later stages of dementia? Drawing on over ten years' experience of working with people with dementia, Karrie Marshall provides a toolkit of tried and tested creative activities to support communication and relationships. Activities are vast and varied, with outdoor activities such as bird-watching and star-gazing aimed...
How can carers and relatives support a person's identity, relationships and emotional wellbeing through changes that occur in the later stages of dementia? Drawing on over ten years' experience of working with people with dementia, Karrie Marshall provides a toolkit of tried and tested creative activities to support communication and relationships. Activities are vast and varied, with outdoor activities such as bird-watching and star-gazing aimed at supporting physical health, artistic activities such as collage creation to support identity, and musical activities such as sounds and voice warm-ups to support self-expression. Marshall also sensitively covers end of life care for people with dementia, explaining how emotional support can be provided through gentle breathing activities and even puppetry, as well as covering the legal importance of power of attorney.
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Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Karrie Marshall
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Senility, Communication, Creativity, Memory loss, Micro
Copyright Message
Copyright © Karrie Marshall 2016
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