The nature of fear and anxiety in Child Protection Social Work practice

Nicola O'Sullivan

The bessborough Centre

Nicola O' Sullivan is Head of Research,Education and Training at the Bessborough Centre, Cork. Nicola has been engaging for three years, in a Prof Doctorate in Social Care and Emotional Wellbeing at the Tavistock and Portman Trust in London. Her research interests include psycho-social research, fear and anxiety in professional practice, and relationship based practice. Nicola worked for four years as clinical manager of a residential parent and infant unit with a specific focus on infant mental health in the context of child protection.  Nicola worked for ten years with children in the Irish residential care system. She has a degree in Youth & Community Work from University College Cork and a Masters in Child Protection and Welfare fromTrinity College Dublin. She teaches on the subject of Parent-Infant Mental Health and Child Protection at Trinity College Dublin and is a peer reviewer for the Journal of Social Work Practice.

Abstract

The establishment of good working relationships is recognised as a fundamental social work task. This relationship is thought to support families remaining together, and to increase the protection of children. The growth of... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Nicola O'Sullivan (The bessborough Centre)

Topic Area

Child Protection Systems and Strategies at local, national and international levels

Session

Oral 12 » Session 3-Child Protection Systems (16:15 - Monday, 2nd October, Oceania Room)

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