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1	The experiences, challenges and coping strategies of fathers, parenting children, abusing illegal substances : suggestions for social work support Matheba, Mmathato Calphurnia 19 February 2020 (has links) The proposed research aims to explore and describe the experiences, challenges and coping strategies of fathers, parenting children, abusing illegal substances. The use and abuse of illegal substances became national and global dilemmas. The impact and damage caused when drugs are widely used over time is irreversible, as it influences the lives of users and those of their families, their communities, and the country. This research provides an opportunity for fathers, parenting children, abusing illegal substances to share their experiences and challenges. Data are collected by conducting in-depth and face-toface interviews with the participants. The collected data are analysed by following the eight steps of Tesch in Creswell (2009:186). Data are analysed using Lincoln and Guba’s model of trustworthiness of qualitative research for validation. The study endeavours to obtain an understanding of the experiences and challenges encountered by fathers, parenting children, abusing illegal substances and how social workers could assist in addressing this dilemma. / Social Work / M.A. (Social Work) Challenges Children Coping Experiences Family Fathers Illegal substances Parenting Substance abuse 362.290968 Children -- Drug use -- South Africa Father and child -- South Africa
2	The circularity of trauma-addiction-trauma Smith, Soraya 02 1900 (has links) Text in English / The rationale for the study was to investigate the symbiotic connection of trauma and addiction. The focus is on childhood trauma and the turn to addictive practices to quell the memories and experiences endured as children. Chapter One discusses the methodology regarding the approach of the study and includes an introductory literature review of the phenomena. Additional literature is included in the ensuing chapters. A personal account of the motivation behind the research is chronicled in Chapter Two. In this chapter, I share with the readers my personal experiences around trauma and addiction in my family of origin. The notion of the blending of trauma and addiction is the focus of Chapter Three. It includes the approach to treatment of trauma and addiction as well as addiction counsellor training in the South African context. The storied lives of the participants and their experiences of trauma and addiction are encapsulated in Chapter Four. Finally, Chapter Five rounds off the study with the analyses of the narratives of the unique individuals who contributed to this research undertaking. / Psychology / M.A. (Psychology) Trauma Childhood trauma Childhood sexual abuse Physical abuse Neglect Emotional/psychological abuse Environments Development phases Adulthood addiction Types of addiction Mental health issues Relationships Support structures Coping mechanisms 362.290968 Drug abuse -- Treatment -- South Africa Drug addicts -- Psychology Dependency (Psychology) -- Case studies

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The experiences, challenges and coping strategies of fathers, parenting children, abusing illegal substances : suggestions for social work support

The circularity of trauma-addiction-trauma