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Conducting a counseling interview with foreigners
Rakušanová, Simona ; Šámalová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Novotná, Alena (referee)
The master's thesis focuses on conducting counseling interviews with the target group of foreigners. The aim of the thesis was to identify the specifics of counseling interviews encountered by social workers in their practice. Specifically, the procedures, methods, and techniques used by social workers, obstacles complicating communication with the client, and the support provided to the social worker to help overcome these obstacles are mapped out. The theoretical part of the thesis initially presents the topic of migration and the integration of foreigners in the Czech Republic. Then, greater attention is given to the role of the social worker and the competencies required in professional social counseling with foreigners. Following this are insights into the counseling process with a focus on conducting counseling interviews with foreigners. The empirical part of the thesis introduces a qualitative study conducted through semi-structured interviews with social workers from professional social counseling services provided to foreigners. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Key findings included manifestations of the influence of language barrier and cultural differences in the interviews. Both factors are reflected in the selected approaches, methods, and techniques of the social...
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Factors affecting the use of paid or unpaid services for the treatment of addiction
Jirušová, Karolína ; Šámalová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Vojtíšek, Petr (referee)
This thesis focuses on addiction treatment research in the Czech Republic, with an emphasis on the use of paid and unpaid services. Its main goal is to identify the factors influencing the use of these services by the participating respondents and to gain a deeper insight into this issue through their experiences. The topic of private addiction treatment services in the Czech Republic is currently shrouded in considerable uncertainty, as there is not enough information and knowledge available. The issue of excessive alcohol consumption in the Czech Republic and the lack of capacity in existing facilities emphasize the urgency of raising awareness of all available services. The theoretical part of the work defines addiction and distinguishes types of addictive substances. It focuses more on defining the treatment of addiction to addictive substances and describes the interventions and approaches that are commonly applied as part of the treatment. It also deals with addiction services in the Czech Republic and their integration into the system of services provided. Factors important for treatment are also an essential part, which subsequently serve as a basis for the empirical part of the work. The empirical part describes the methodology of the conducted research and then interprets the obtained...
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Reminiscence interview as a part of work with sick older people
Kubíková, Kateřina ; Šťastná, Jaroslava (advisor) ; Šámalová, Kateřina (referee)
The thesis deals with reminiscence and its use when working with sick elderly people. The theoretical part of the thesis introduces the method of reminiscence and its primary functions with an emphasis on individual form. These theoretical bases are further applied to the target group of elderly patients. The practical part presents qualitative research based on semi- structured interviews with seniors suffering from long term illness. Data analysis using the method of interpretative phenomenological analysis proved that memories have a high potential to positively impact the senior patients and contribute to improving their quality of life. However, the effect of reminiscing is influenced by additional factors such as the senior's nature and his life philosophy. On the contrary, the approach to reminiscence is not influenced by the type of past experiences - difficulties experienced in the past are not, in themselves, a reason for a lower level of reminiscence. On the other hand, a possible negative phenomenon associated with reminiscence was revealed, namely, the stereotype linking reminiscence with unfulfilled old age. According to the research findings, shared memories further help to understand the values and needs of the elderly and the reminiscence interview itself can thus become a tool for...
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Mapping needs of medical social workers in the Central Bohemian region
Rajmon, Ondřej ; Vojtíšek, Petr (advisor) ; Šámalová, Kateřina (referee)
This thesis deals with hospital social workers' (HSWs) needs in the Central Bohemian Region. The thesis aimed to map the (professional) needs of HSWs and provide material for systemic action. The evaluation was based on data obtained from interviews with 20 hospital social workers in central Bohemian hospitals providing both acute care, aftercare, and long-term care. The results indicated the conflicting position of HSWs in the context of professional balancing on the border of health and social issues. In conclusion, recommendations are formulated on how to improve the position of HSWs and bridge systemic gaps.
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Attitude of social workers in residential social services in Prague for persons with hearing impairments
Vacková, Denisa ; Šťastná, Jaroslava (advisor) ; Šámalová, Kateřina (referee)
The diploma thesis deals with the issue of people with hearing impairments from the perspective of the field of social work. It presents and characterizes the attitudes of social workers working in residential social services in Prague towards people with hearing impairments. It focuses mainly on how the actors of social work but also their clients reflect their behavior, thinking and experience within a specific residential social service. In the theoretical part, the purpose is to present the essential features of the issue and ways of social work with people with hearing impairments in the context of residential social services. In the practical part, the attitude of social workers working in residential social services with a defined target group is presented with the help of a questionnaire survey, which is supplemented by a reflection of their clients with hearing impairment. The diploma thesis answers in detail whether there are any barriers to the target group that may not allow admission to residential social services. In the end, the main research question is answered and recommendations for practice are given. Keywords Persons with hearing impairment, residential social services, social worker, social work with hearing impaired people, attitude
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Employment opportunities for people with disabilities in the protected labour market in Trutnov
Špicarová, Valentýna ; Šťastná, Jaroslava (advisor) ; Šámalová, Kateřina (referee)
The aim of this thesis is to investigate the possibilities for employment of people with disabilities on the protected labor market in Trutnov and the local sources of support offered to them. The theoretical part specifies the basic terms, the legislative embedding of the protection of people with disabilities in the Czech Republic, and support for these people on the labor market. Further, the area of Trutnov and the situation on the protected labor market and available sources of support are characterized. The empirical part is focused on qualitative research. Its aim was to research how the local employment situation on the protected labor market and the sources of support are perceived by the focused people themselves. The results of the research revealed room for improvement in these people's employment situation. The final part of this thesis proposes a specific possible solution.
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Meeting the needs of elderly in the respite residential care
Nohová, Nikola ; Monschizadeh-Tehrany, Lenka (advisor) ; Šámalová, Kateřina (referee)
The bachelor's thesis deals with fullfilling the needs of the elderly in residential respite services, with a focus on activation activities. The first chapter of the theoretical part of the bachelor's thesis is devoted to the topic of old age and ageing, describing the changes on different levels that are associated with the ageing process. The second chapter turns attention to human needs and motivation, the theories of motivation and needs according to H. Murray, A. Maslow, V. Frankl are represented here. The thesis pays significant attention to A. Maslow's theory of needs and his pyramid of needs, which is an important link of the entire bachelor's thesis. The third chapter describes activation activities for the elderly and there is a description of selected activities that can be used when working with elderly. The last fourth chapter of the theoretical part informs about the characteristics and mission of the given social service. The practical part of the bachelor's thesis presents information about the facility where the research was carried out. The course of the survey, which uses a quantitative method is described. The aim of the survey is to find out whether the clients of respite services are saturated with higher needs according to the diagram of Maslow's pyramid of needs with the...
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The role of undergraduate and post-graduate education in social work for graduates of psychotherapy training
Teršová, Anna ; Šámalová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Novotná, Alena (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with the potential influence of psychotherapy training for both bachelor's and master's degree graduates in social work. The theoretical part of the thesis focuses on the definition of social work, the field of ethics and the role of the social worker. Also, the thesis aims to define what areas of psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic and ethical training are needed and how they might benefit the therapist. The theoretical part also outlines the possibility of using social work in cooperation with psychotherapy. The practical part of the work is carried out as qualitative research through semi-structured interviews with therapists - graduates of social work. It demonstrates what motivates social work graduates (therapists) to enrol in psychotherapeutic training, outlines the benefits and deficits they experience during psychotherapeutic training, and what elements of social work they use in therapy. The practical part of this paper points out the transformation from social worker to therapist and, potentially, the subsequent exit from the field of social work. The purpose of this thesis is to map the personal experiences of social workers (now also therapists) who have undergone psychotherapeutic training. Key words: social work, social worker, education, competence, Czech...
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The position of a personal assistant in the informal environment of the client's family
Sadová, Denisa ; Šámalová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Matulayová, Tatiana (referee)
(in English) The diploma thesis focuses on the position of a personal assistant providing personal assistance to a client with mental disabilities in a household shared with other family members. Space is given to the perception of the position of the personal assistant in the family, the topic of inter-relationships, boundaries in the relationship and how the presence of the personal assistant affects the family, its privacy. The qualitative research is based on semi-structured interviews with personal assistants and representatives of families, where personal assistants provide personal assistance services to clients with mental disabilities. 10 research participants - 5 personal assistants (women) and 5 family members - participated in the research. The data was analysed through thematic analysis. The conclusions of the data analysis showed that the relationships within personal assistance are very close and differ from those formed in other social services. However, the importance of maintaining a professional relationship is perceived, especially by the personal assistants. The research participants opinions on the perception of the position of the personal assistant in the family are different. Overall, personal assistance is perceived as beneficial even if the privacy is invaded. Key words...
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The role of municipalities in the integration policy of the Czech republic
Dohnalová, Eva ; Šámalová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Topinka, Daniel (referee) ; Mikulcová, Kateřina (referee)
The integration of migrants and ensuring social cohesion have become one of the main social and political issues of EU countries in the 21st century, including the Czech Republic, where migrants already account for about 10 % of the Czech population in 2022, including Ukrainian refugees. The experience of countries with a long immigration history confirms that local governments play a crucial role in integration. This dissertation focuses on the description and analysis of the role of cities in the integration policy of the Czech Republic. The theoretical part deals with the conceptualisation of social integration and policies towards migrants at the national and municipal level. It also documents the current level of knowledge in the field of local integration policies in EU countries with a long immigration history and finally analyses the setting of integration policy in the Czech Republic, in particular the context of the role of local governments. The empirical part aims to describe and analyse the approaches of the selected six cities to the integration of foreigners both in the declarative and in the implementation level and at the same time to reflect the attitudes of the political and professional representation of the cities towards this target group. The thesis also focuses on the...
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