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Working across boundaries in services for children & families Power, Interest and Psychology: developing David Smail’s ideas Iyabo Fatimilehin 13 th November.

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1 Working across boundaries in services for children & families Power, Interest and Psychology: developing David Smail’s ideas Iyabo Fatimilehin 13 th November 2015 Copyright Just Psychology CIC 2015 All Rights Reserved 1

2 Crossing Boundaries Service contexts Cultural contexts – Professional contexts Personal values Economic & political influences Copyright Just Psychology CIC 2015 All Rights Reserved 2

3 Service Contexts Clinics vs homes Collaborative & community based ‘Hard to reach’ people & communities ‘Hard to reach’ professionals & services Power dynamics Copyright Just Psychology CIC 2015 All Rights Reserved 3

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6 Just Psychology CIC Emphasis on cultural diversity, cultural competence & social justice Addresses effects and causes of poor psychological health, improve mental well-being Vision - Full participation of all Black and minority ethnic children and their families in an equal and fair society through the achievement of a significant improvement in psychological health and mental well being, and the prevention of problems with mental health. Copyright Just Psychology CIC 2014 All Rights Reserved 6

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