University of Sussex
Browse
L Sims Article.pdf (318.31 kB)

Making and breaking families: a short essay on loss, hope and staying connected

Download (318.31 kB)
journal contribution
posted on 2023-06-09, 19:19 authored by Louise Sims
The focus in this paper is on a specific time point in an adoption matching process. Empirical data from interviews, observations and group analytic processes are juxtaposed to hone in on emotional labor of the social work role. The author discusses the use of a ‘many minds’ research method to demonstrate how analytic practices can be enriched by collaborative thinking and group processes. This paper pays tribute to Claire Winnicott’s work by foregrounding the complexity and generative potential of the social work relationship.

History

Publication status

  • Published

File Version

  • Accepted version

Journal

Journal of Social Work Practice

ISSN

0265-0533

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Issue

3

Volume

33

Page range

339-345

Department affiliated with

  • Social Work and Social Care Publications

Full text available

  • Yes

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2019-10-10

First Open Access (FOA) Date

2020-08-27

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2019-10-10

Usage metrics

    University of Sussex (Publications)

    Categories

    No categories selected

    Exports

    RefWorks
    BibTeX
    Ref. manager
    Endnote
    DataCite
    NLM
    DC