Sin Ting Yum, Allkin Singapore Ltd, Singapore (Singapore)
Vijaya Rani Jayaguru, Allkin Singapore Ltd, Singapore (Singapore)
Oi Ling Yong, Allkin Singapore Ltd, Singapore (Singapore)
Xing Jun Chuah, Allkin Singapore Ltd, Singapore (Singapore)
Janson Lim, Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore (Singapore)

The No 2(To) Family Violence (N2FV) group work was developed by Allkin Singapore as a psychoeducational programme for individuals who experienced family violence and conducted virtually via Zoom. Practice research was conducted seeking social workers' and group work participants' perceptions to understand the function and dynamics of virtual group work in the context of family violence. Discussions includes researchers’ reflections on adapting group work competencies to address the diverse needs of clients.

Jennifer Frank, Millersville University, Millersville, PA (USA)
Dawn Watson, Millersville University, Millersville, PA (USA)

This case study explored the nature of the charitable food landscape of one rural PA county (USA), including resource access, connectedness with other systems/services, and other potential barriers that may limit their effectiveness.

Jourdan Archambault, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC (USA)
Emma Clarke, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC (USA)
Natalie Lembeck, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC (USA)
Kristen Tyler, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC (USA)

This poster presentation explores whether burnout can be exasperated and spread among individuals within a cohort. The experiences of the individuals in the cohort model will be captured qualitatively through surveys with MSW students at a university in the Appalachian region of the Southeastern United States. This project may inform the future of cohort models in social work programs and clinicians in the field, which may have further implications on the efficacy of social work practice.

Melisa Campana, Complutense University of Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid (Spain)
Mariana Servio, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Rosario, Santa Fe (Argentina)
Mariela Morandi, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Rosario, Santa Fe (Argentina)

Se describe la experiencia del Grupo de Estudios sobre Debates Emergentes de la Intervención Social  (GEDEIS), radicado en el Centro de Investigaciones sobre Gubernamentalidad y Estado (CIGE), de la Facultad de Ciencia Política y Relaciones Internacionales de la Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Argentina. El póster da cuenta de la importancia de la construcción de grupalidad como punto de partida y pilar fundamental para establecer estrategias de producción colectiva de conocimiento. 

Ana Cañas Lerma, Universidad Islas Baleares, Palma de Mallorca, Islas Baleares (Spain)
Lucía Miranda, The Cross Border, Valladolid, Castilla y León (Spain)

Through applied theatre exercises, the twelve participants in a seminar identified the need for recognition and normalisation of grief and death within the issues to be managed through social intervention and social work with groups. Applied theatre allows one to approach complex problems and vulnerability through play and creativity.

Mercedes Cuenca, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona (Spain)
Belén Parra, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona (Spain)
Ariadna Munté, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona (Spain)

La dimensión ética es un elemento central de la formación, de ahí la propuesta del Laboratorio de ética en el contexto de la asignatura de Trabajo Social grupal impartida en la Universidad de Barcelona. Mediante dicha estructura de aprendizaje se realiza una contribución en la construcción de una cultura ética específica del Trabajo Social grupal que se alimenta de la práctica actual de la profesión y los valores en los que se fundamenta.

Andrés Arias Astray, Complutense University of Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid (Spain)
David Alonso González, Complutense University of Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid (Spain)
Raquel Avila Muñoz, Complutense University of Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid (Spain)
Juan Brea Iglesias, Complutense University of Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid (Spain)
Ana Cañas Lerma, Universidad Islas Baleares, Palma de Mallorca, Islas Baleares (Spain)
Neus Caparros, La Rioja University, Logroño, SL (Spain)
Iria de la Osa Subtil, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odòn, Madrid (Spain)
Beatriz de la Riva Picatoste, Complutense University of Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid (Spain)
Yolanda Domenech-López, Universidad de Alicante, Alicante (Spain)
Renata Nunes, Complutense University of Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid (Spain)
Belén Parra, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona (Spain)
Adriana Benito Ruiz, Complutense University of Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid (Spain)
Claudia Bravo Langreo, Complutense University of Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid (Spain)
Lucía Casas Álvarez, Complutense University of Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid (Spain)
Marta García Portel, Complutense University of Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid (Spain)
Olivia Güemes Acedo, Complutense University of Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid (Spain)
Éboli Valencia Aramburu, Complutense University of Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid (Spain)

The board game, Groupoly, is described and the possibility of playing it is offered. Groupoly is designed to acquire knowledge about social work with groups and to develop basic competences to participate and manage groups.

Tyriesa Howard, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO (USA)
Anthony Nixon, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO (USA)
Jordyn Wartts, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO (USA)
Ri'enna Boyd, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO (USA)
Jesse Davis, Saint Louis Integrated Health Network, Saint Louis, MO (USA)

The presentation focuses on enhancing postpartum mental health in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) settings by emphasizing the critical role fathers play in this context. The session aims to delineate innovative approaches to support fathers of NICU infants thereby moderated improved well-being of the entire family. Integrating theoretical frameworks with practical interventions, this presentation proposes groupwork as a strategic method to address the unique psychological needs of these fathers.

Katryna Moland, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA (USA)
Atlantis Leonard, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA (USA)
Michael Lyman, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA (USA)

The purpose of this project is to assess the impact of setting in a social work with groups class. The settings being compared are classes in the pre-COVID-19 era versus classes in the post-COVID-19 timeframe. The data collected showed higher ratings for social work skills and values in the post-COVID era.

Tina Moy, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL (USA)

Explore the impact of post-COVID Asian hate on AAPI students and learn about the critical role of AAPI affinity groups in creating supportive school environments. This session integrates theoretical perspectives and practice innovations, providing strategies for promoting inclusion, addressing discrimination, and fostering healing within school communities. Join us to discuss actionable steps for promoting equity and empowerment for AAPI students in the post-pandemic era.

Alice Schmidt Hanbidge, Renison University College, Waterloo, ON (Canada)
Sloan Bruan Lorenzini, Florida International University, Department of Social Work, Miami, FL (USA)
Maryam Rafieifar, University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work, Arlington, TX (USA)
Mark Macgowan, Florida International University, Miami, FL (USA)

Is receiving support through online group sessions as beneficial as attending in-person group treatments? Through a systematic review process,15 randomized controlled trials with similar interventions were examined. The impact of both formats varied, with some showing small changes while others displayed exceptionally positive outcomes. Whether you opt for the digital embrace or the physical experience of face-to-face therapeutic group connections, both methods can be effective and helpful in fostering positive outcomes.

Peace Yuh Ju Wong, National University of Singapore, Singapore (Singapore)
Jason Tan, National University of Singapore, Singapore (Singapore)

Effective teaching of social groupwork practice is achievable through the use of thoughtful groupwork teaching, use of varied assessment methods and learning strategies. It was found that students were significantly more confident in demonstrating the groupwork skills after the course using the validated 70-item Inventory of Foundation Competencies in Social Work with Groups developed by Macgown (2012).

Amanda Amorocho, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga, Santander (Colombia)

Se presenta una reflexión en torno a un proceso de conformación de un grupo de educación no formal constituido para la prevención del Chagas agudo en tres barrios de una ciudad del nororiente de Colombia. El diplomado desarrolló actividades teóricas y prácticas con los participantes, buscando el diálogo de saberes. Esta experiencia buscó la comprensión de la diversidad cultural de los participantes y asumió el enfoque de Educación popular aplicada al campo de la salud.

Zoa Glab, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL (USA)

This poster describes an empowerment and support group for transgender youth living in Iowa, where recently gender-affirming care was banned. The group will be open and conducted virtually and will draw on models of empowerment and mutual aid. The group will incorporate the sharing of lived experience between members of the transgender community. This poster aims to provide a model for group work with transgender people living in environments that are actively harmful to them.

Vivian Oystrick, Laurentian University, Greater Sudbury, ON (Canada)

This presentation will discuss a qualitative research study exploring the positive benefits of an arts-based mindfulness group intervention for adolescent mothers. Thematic analysis led to the development of themes relating to connections with others, new ways of coping, and improved awareness. Finding suggest arts-based mindfulness methods are an engaging and beneficial way to help adolescent mothers develop supportive relationships, positive coping strategies, and improved awareness.

Brie Radis, West Chester University, West Chester, PA (USA)
Melanie Hagerty-Griffin, West Chester University, West Chester, PA (USA)
Ryan Scott, West Chester University, West Chester, PA (USA)

Food and/or resource insecurity is a growing problem for many undergraduate and graduate students. Food insecurity can have many effects on people, including major health concerns, lowered performance at school or work, higher levels of stress, and mental health or sleep concerns. This presentation will focus on the steps one campus took as a team of students, faculty, staff, and community partners worked together to create a fully functioning resource pantry on an urban campus.

Belén Parra, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona (Spain)
Ariadna Munté, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona (Spain)
Judit Castro Dìez, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona (Spain)
Mercedes Cuenca, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona (Spain)

Se expone la integración de los conceptos teóricos sobre la compresión de los grupos y sobre el trabajo en grupo, desde una perspectiva de proceso y de las funciones que la trabajadora social de grupo lleva a cabo en cada una de las etapas de la vida del grupo, mediante un abordaje pedagógico que utiliza la metodología docente de la simulación en la UB.

Mercedes Cuenca, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona (Spain)
Belén Parra, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona (Spain)

El póster presenta una práctica desarrollada durante un año con un grupo cultural, generacional y sexualmente diverso cuyos miembros enfrentaban diversas dificultades para acceder a un empleo. La experiencia pone de relieve el poder del Trabajo Social con grupos a la hora de transformar las capacidades personales y los vínculos sociales, generando un cambio positivo que perdura a lo largo del tiempo.

Penelopia Iancu, Université de Moncton, Moncton, NB (Canada)
Isabel Lanteigne, Université de Moncton, Moncton, NB (Canada)

Nous présentons ici des résultats d’une étude qualitative visant à comprendre l’expérience des parents avec les services reçus pour leur enfant ayant des problèmes de santé mentale. Lors de cette recherche, des entretiens semi-directifs ont été effectués avec des parents quant à la trajectoire d’accompagnement au sein du système de soins au Nouveau-Brunswick (Canada). Ces résultats invitent à réfléchir sur les groupes hybrides pouvant favoriser la solidarité entre les familles, les intervenants et les communautés.

Mariëtte Joubert, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, Free State (South Africa)

This presentation outlines an evaluation study completed with University of the Free State Social Work students to evaluate first- and second-year social work students’ experience of being participants in groups presented by third-year social work students. Results indicated positive experiences for the junior social work students as they gained life skills and ultimately, it contributed to there professional development as future social workers.