Jessica Mata

Jessica Mata, Tarleton State University social work student. Graduating in August 2022 with a BSW.

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Parent-Child Interaction Therapy works to strengthen the relationship between parents and their children. This method of therapy is split into 2 phases. #TarletonCWF22EJ @LmswJohnson

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@JenniferEtter8 @LmswJohnson I agree. Having structure in residential settings can provide consistency that the children need to succeed in various areas of development.

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Residential settings are usually a last option that people choose and when they are it's vital to use trauma-informed practice. This helps staff to understand how trauma impacts child development and how to help regulate emotions regarding trauma. #TarletonCWF22EJ @LmswJohnson

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@MaryAbagail I agree. Placing into foster care for a safer environment and ensuring a child's safety should be top priority.

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The older population of foster youth suffer with foster families not accepting or having interest in fostering them compared to the younger ages. I think there should be recruitment for foster families that primarily focus on teenage foster youth #TarletonCWF22EJ @LmswJohnson

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@alexis_mccue I found the statistics shocking as well. I definitely agree that more services/resources for prevention should be offered for this population.

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Roughly 12 million girls between 15-19 years old are reported to be pregnant every year. This population should be offered outreach programs within schools/communities for assistance, education, and support. #TarletonCWF22EJ @LmswJohnson

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@MaryAbagail I find it interesting that play therapy provides a method to communicate a child's feelings, even though they may not know how to describe it in words yet. Thank you for sharing!

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The Homebuilders Program is one of the oldest Family Preservation Programs. It emphasizes on client independence and psychosocial skill-building through parent training, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and problem-management techniques. #TarletonCWF22EJ @LmswJohnson

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@BswKarlie__ I agree! Being able to heal from childhood trauma can increase the chances of having a good quality of life.

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Childhood trauma can be evident through a child’s behavior. A school social worker may be able to pinpoint such behaviors and assist students with the struggles they may be facing to reduce adverse effects. #TarletonCWF22EJ @LmswJohnson

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As social workers, it is important to keep an eye out for child maltreatment. Maltreatment can not only affect children in the moment, but also affect them long-term with higher risks of mental, physical, and behaviorial problems. #TarletonCWF22EJ @LmswJohnson

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@MaryAbagail It is so crucial for children (and people of all ages) to get the nutritional food they need. I agree with you that it can also affect them in other aspects of their lives if they are not properly nourished.

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@Chloee_sworker_ I agree that poverty can be something that can be experienced later as well. This is why I feel it is important to give them access to resources now that will provide assistance to get out, and stay out of poverty in the future.