The group worker becoming: moving from anxiety to spontaneity with the guys |
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Authors: | Haydn A Briggs |
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Institution: | 1. Private Practice Psychotherapist, Haydn Briggs LLC , Paoli, PA;2. Experiential Trauma Therapist, Phoenix Center for Experiential Trauma Therapy , Media, PA haydnabriggs@gmail.com |
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Abstract: | ABSTRACT This narrative follows an ongoing open-form process group in an abstinence-based sober-living house as residents deal with the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, interpersonal difficulties, and maintenance of recovery from Substance Use Disorder. The story illustrates the role development, role conflict, and role demand that group social workers experience and highlights a new social worker’s transition from professional anxiety and rigidity to spontaneity, nuance, and confidence in his practice. |
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Keywords: | COVID-19 role theory substance use disorder group work mutual aid addiction |
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