Miko, Amy L. and Berger, Emily and Krishnamoorthy, Govind 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1515-1103
(2022)
Exploring self-care practices in foster carers: a qualitative
study.
Journal of Public Child Welfare.
pp. 1-23.
ISSN 1554-8732
Abstract
This study aimed to explore how foster carers conceptualize and engage in self-care using interviews with 8 participants. Results suggest that self-care practices are an important component of maintaining the physical and mental health of foster carers, preventing burn-out and enhancing therapeutic parenting practices. Several barriers to self-care are identified, including systemic barriers as well a foster carers’ own feelings of guilt for prioritizing their own needs. Results indicate that self-care requires a collaborative approach between foster carers and the broader child welfare system. Improved self-care specific training, resources and coaching from agencies were also identified as important outcomes.
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| Item Type: | Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C) |
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| Refereed: | Yes |
| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Current – Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences - School of Psychology and Wellbeing (1 Jan 2022 -) |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Current – Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences - School of Psychology and Wellbeing (1 Jan 2022 -) |
| Date Deposited: | 17 Mar 2022 04:05 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Mar 2022 04:05 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | foster care; Self-care; retention; qualitative; out of home care |
| Fields of Research (2008): | 17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences > 1701 Psychology > 170106 Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology |
| Fields of Research (2020): | 42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4203 Health services and systems > 420313 Mental health services |
| Socio-Economic Objectives (2008): | C Society > 92 Health > 9204 Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) > 920408 Health Status (e.g. Indicators of Well-Being) C Society > 92 Health > 9204 Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) > 920410 Mental Health |
| Socio-Economic Objectives (2020): | 20 HEALTH > 2004 Public health (excl. specific population health) > 200401 Behaviour and health |
| Identification Number or DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1080/15548732.2022.2027844 |
| URI: | http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/46987 |
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