Open AccessDigital interventions with families - a case study
Author(s) -
Patricia Vegard,
Rosário Mauritti,
Inês Casquilho-Martins
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
research in education and learning innovation archives
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2659-9031
DOI - 10.7203/realia.28.21413
Subject(s) - psychological intervention , empowerment , intervention (counseling) , multidisciplinary approach , information and communications technology , perspective (graphical) , psychology , contingency , contingency management , nursing , medical education , public relations , medicine , sociology , political science , computer science , social science , linguistics , philosophy , artificial intelligence , law
This article discusses the responses developed in Portugal during the state of emergency by a family empowerment and intervention team and how this team actively integrated contingency plans and challenges through information and communication technology (ICT). We also explain what was learned during this period and what could have been done better. The family empowerment intervention teams of this organization are specialized multidisciplinary teams that act from a perspective to teach parenting skills to families to ensure that the rights of their children and adolescents are guaranteed. These teams’ interventions normally take place in the home environment. However, the state of emergency meant that this procedure had to be adapted by incorporating digital practices, while home visits and consultations were carried out only in emergencies and other duly justified situations. The result of this experience was extremely positive in terms of the relationships established with the families and couples, the skills developed, and the resilience shown by all.