The Importance Of Field Placement
Hello Martina! I wanted to comment on your thread, because I can relate due to my own field placement. While I do not work with children in school, I do work with children who may need referrals to outside agencies in order to obtain help. Therefore, when it comes to CIS, and doing group counseling sessions I feel it is a great option for children who meet the eligibility requirements. However, I can understand why children who may not be able to participate in the program may feel negatively about the program. Garthwait (2013) mentions asking your field instructor, “About external forces that shape or limit your agency, such as funding priorities and sources, community attitudes, client feedback, regulatory bodies, political pressure, and
research findings” (pp. 81). Do you feel that funding or regulatory bodies are an issue when it comes to not being able to provide assistance for all children who wish to participate? To elaborate on regulatory bodies, would the eligibility requirements be considered a hinderance? Would there be any way that a group could be created for children who fall outside the traditional eligibility requirements or would this be a funding concern for your organization?
research findings” (pp. 81). Do you feel that funding or regulatory bodies are an issue when it comes to not being able to provide assistance for all children who wish to participate? To elaborate on regulatory bodies, would the eligibility requirements be considered a hinderance? Would there be any way that a group could be created for children who fall outside the traditional eligibility requirements or would this be a funding concern for your organization?