| Abstract [eng] |
The analysis has been done of the theoretical social work intervention methods application opportunities for people in the situation of dependence. Semi-structured interview survey writing method was done in written which aim is determine social work intervention methods application opportunities for people in the situation of dependence. A qualitative content analysis was carried out. The study involved six Lithuanian social workers and two Ukrainian social workers who work with addicted people. The empirical part deals with individuals in the situation of dependence and the social assistance techniques and principles for them; the effectiveness of social intervention methods in providing social support to socio-cultural context was identified; the comparative analysis was carried out in social work intervention methods application opportunities for people in a situation of dependence in Lithuania and Ukraine. The main conclusions of the empirical part: 1. Results of the study revealed that most dependent people are included by the initiative of social workers providing individual counselling. Personal initiative of the patient is also very important when applying themselves voluntarily. Engagement effect is observed if the client has inner motivation. The most common social intervention methods for individuals are social work and group sessions. 2. Social worker’s organized activities are beneficial because it helps patients to know themselves, analyse their behaviour, feelings, emotions, constructively address conflicts, overcome stress, promotes patient’s motivation, they are enabled to act. 3. Employment activity in social work is important because it helps patients to learn in a meaningful way to spend time, enables an objective view and assess their situation, be given the opportunity to share with others their own experiences. Others support is very important as it determines the success of changing lifestyles and successful reintegration into society. 4. Lithuanian and Ukrainian informants indicate that the main problems are social interventions aim of providing support for patients. Social intervention occurs during the resolution changes. Patients take active steps in solving their own problems but there is a lack of social work with clients inner motivation building which is important for long-term personal change through changing behaviour and lifestyle. |
