Themes of Rejection and Abandonment in Group Work with Caribbean Adolescents

199567 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Godfrey F. Glasgow · New York City Department of Education

Janice Gouse-Sheese · New York City Department of Education

Abstract

Abstract The recurrent theme of rejection and abandonment in group work with Caribbean adolescents recently immigrated to join parents after years of separation is discussed. Familial tensions that preclude successful reunion are explored and implications for helping professionals are highlighted.

Topics & Keywords

Child Welfare and Adoption Migration, Health and Trauma Attachment and Relationship Dynamics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Social Work With Groups

Volume 17, Issue 4, pp. 3-27

DOI: 10.1300/j009v17n04_02

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