Therapeutic interventions for foster children: A systematic research synthesis

Article Abstract:

A systematic research synthesis of empirical studies is conducted in an effort to identify and classify therapeutic interventions that recognize the unique experiences of foster children. A total of 18 studies were reviewed in terms of their aims, outcomes, and methodological strengths and weaknesses, but interventions recognizing the unique experience of foster children and foster family dynamics were found to be lacking.

Child psychology, Psychic trauma in children, Childhood trauma (Psychology)

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Placement restrictiveness and educational achievement among emancipated foster youth

Article Abstract:

Results are presented comparing highly restrictive and less restrictive foster care on emancipated adolescents. It was found that youths in highly restrictive foster care settings were half as likely to attend postsecondary education than those in less restrictive settings.

Statistical Data Included, Demographic aspects, Education, Higher, Higher education, Foster home care

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Reply to Pignotti and Mercer: Holding therapy and dyadic developmental psychotherapy are not supported and acceptable social work interventions

Article Abstract:

The reply to the article by Pignotti and Mercer on the importance and use of holding therapy and dyadic developmental psychotherapy by the authors is cited stating that these are not supported and social work interventions.

Social work, Psychotherapy, Social case work

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