Hva gjør vi med vår uro for barn, unge og foreldre? : En kvalitativ studie av uro-treneres erfaringer med implementering av «Å ta opp uro»-metoden i kommunalt psykisk helsearbeid

Abstract

The topic of the study is the method called «Taking up one`s worries» (in Norwegian «Å ta opp uro», shortened to TOU). Professionals working with children, young people and families are taught this method to address the subjective concerns they have with those involved, at an early stage, in order to encourage dialogue and co-operation. The purpose of the study is to acquire new understanding from the experience gained in working systematically using this method, and implementing it in mental health work within the community. The study is limited to the gathering of information from the experiences of the trainers of TOU. A trainer in TOU is a person who have been taught the method of TOU, and continues on to train other staff in the method. Topic question: What are the trainers` experiences in implementing TOU-method in community mental health? […] Key words: «Taking up one`s worries», implementation, dialogue, early intervention, interdisiplinary work.