Jo Mensinga
Biographic Data
| ID | 1261463 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jo Mensinga |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jo |
| FAMILY NAME | Mensinga |
| SIGNATURE | MENSINGA J |
| AFFILIATIONS | James Cook University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7935-5343 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Swimming Upstream
This paper presents a literature review exploring the lived experiences of middle-aged gay and bisexual men in contemporary Western society. Through a Qualitative Interpretive Meta-Synthesis (QIMS) analysis of existing qualitative research, the study explores the emergent themes of identity change, relational change, and bodily change and highlights the need for further research that provides a platform for men to share their own narratives and c…
A qualitative interpretive meta-synthesis of social workers’ experience in end-of-life care
Social workers are an integral part of end-of-life (EOL) care interdisciplinary services and provide comprehensive psychosocial support to dying people. However, despite the rewards, EOL care social work is wrought with challenges. There is currently limited research into the experience of EOL care social workers. Therefore, this qualitative interpretive meta-synthesis (QIMS) study examines the experience of EOL care social workers as revealed in…
A systematic review of qualitative social work articles
Scholars have increased their interest in the body as it relates to social inequality and health. The purpose of this review was to understand social work’s engagement with and adoption of embodiment. The authors identified peer-reviewed articles to answer research questions about the number of publications, journals, countries and topic areas. There were 89 articles published over a 20-year period with the highest number in medical journals and …
Embodiment
[Extract] Social work is not an easy occupation in which to participate—whether as a service user, practitioner, or service administrator. By its very nature, all actors are likely to experience uncomfortable physical sensations, difficult emotions, mental stresses, and moral challenges. While not a panacea to combat the impact of the complex issues experienced during a social work encounter, research has established that the body is not only nec…
Body, Relationship, Space
Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) is an evidenced-based practice where the body is central. While embodiment in Social Work is emerging as an area of interest and could benefit from incorporating key DMT principles into practice, DMT could also benefit from adopting a social justice agenda. Illustrated through the lens of attachment and the parent–child relationship, themes from DMT literature position the body, relationship, and space as key areas of…
A Narrative Inquiry Exploring Social Workers’ Understanding of Yoga and Its Application in Professional Practice
Yoga is increasing in popularity. As a holistic practice, it is being applied and researched as a healing modality for physical ailments, assisting with mental health issues, and addressing traumatic symptoms. However, little is known about how social workers understand and include Yoga in their personal lives or professional practice. As part of a larger narrative study, practitioners in an Australian regional centre were asked: “What, if any, i…
Handbook of Mindfulness
Handbook of Mindfulness: Theory, Research, and Practice." Australian Social Work, 70(4), pp. 516–517
A Practical Guide to Transformative Supervision for the Helping Professions
A Practical Guide to Transformative Supervision for the Helping Professions: Amplifying Insight." Australian Social Work, 65(2), pp. 272–273
Embodiment
[Extract] Social work is not an easy occupation in which to participate—whether as a service user, practitioner, or service administrator. By its very nature, all actors are likely to experience uncomfortable physical sensations, difficult emotions, mental stresses, and moral challenges. While not a panacea to combat the impact of the complex issues experienced during a social work encounter, research has established that the body is not only nec…
A Practical Guide to Transformative Supervision for the Helping Professions
A Practical Guide to Transformative Supervision for the Helping Professions: Amplifying Insight." Australian Social Work, 65(2), pp. 272–273
Body, Relationship, Space
Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) is an evidenced-based practice where the body is central. While embodiment in Social Work is emerging as an area of interest and could benefit from incorporating key DMT principles into practice, DMT could also benefit from adopting a social justice agenda. Illustrated through the lens of attachment and the parent–child relationship, themes from DMT literature position the body, relationship, and space as key areas of…
A Narrative Inquiry Exploring Social Workers’ Understanding of Yoga and Its Application in Professional Practice
Yoga is increasing in popularity. As a holistic practice, it is being applied and researched as a healing modality for physical ailments, assisting with mental health issues, and addressing traumatic symptoms. However, little is known about how social workers understand and include Yoga in their personal lives or professional practice. As part of a larger narrative study, practitioners in an Australian regional centre were asked: “What, if any, i…
A Practical Guide to Transformative Supervision for the Helping Professions
A Practical Guide to Transformative Supervision for the Helping Professions: Amplifying Insight." Australian Social Work, 65(2), pp. 272–273
Handbook of Mindfulness
Handbook of Mindfulness: Theory, Research, and Practice." Australian Social Work, 70(4), pp. 516–517
A Narrative Inquiry Exploring Social Workers’ Understanding of Yoga and Its Application in Professional Practice
Yoga is increasing in popularity. As a holistic practice, it is being applied and researched as a healing modality for physical ailments, assisting with mental health issues, and addressing traumatic symptoms. However, little is known about how social workers understand and include Yoga in their personal lives or professional practice. As part of a larger narrative study, practitioners in an Australian regional centre were asked: “What, if any, i…
Embodiment
[Extract] Social work is not an easy occupation in which to participate—whether as a service user, practitioner, or service administrator. By its very nature, all actors are likely to experience uncomfortable physical sensations, difficult emotions, mental stresses, and moral challenges. While not a panacea to combat the impact of the complex issues experienced during a social work encounter, research has established that the body is not only nec…
Body, Relationship, Space
Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) is an evidenced-based practice where the body is central. While embodiment in Social Work is emerging as an area of interest and could benefit from incorporating key DMT principles into practice, DMT could also benefit from adopting a social justice agenda. Illustrated through the lens of attachment and the parent–child relationship, themes from DMT literature position the body, relationship, and space as key areas of…
A qualitative interpretive meta-synthesis of social workers’ experience in end-of-life care
Social workers are an integral part of end-of-life (EOL) care interdisciplinary services and provide comprehensive psychosocial support to dying people. However, despite the rewards, EOL care social work is wrought with challenges. There is currently limited research into the experience of EOL care social workers. Therefore, this qualitative interpretive meta-synthesis (QIMS) study examines the experience of EOL care social workers as revealed in…
A systematic review of qualitative social work articles
Scholars have increased their interest in the body as it relates to social inequality and health. The purpose of this review was to understand social work’s engagement with and adoption of embodiment. The authors identified peer-reviewed articles to answer research questions about the number of publications, journals, countries and topic areas. There were 89 articles published over a 20-year period with the highest number in medical journals and …
Swimming Upstream
This paper presents a literature review exploring the lived experiences of middle-aged gay and bisexual men in contemporary Western society. Through a Qualitative Interpretive Meta-Synthesis (QIMS) analysis of existing qualitative research, the study explores the emergent themes of identity change, relational change, and bodily change and highlights the need for further research that provides a platform for men to share their own narratives and c…
Psychology (7 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Social Work (4 works) · Political science (3 works) · Psychotherapist (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Art Therapy and Mental Health (2 works) · Criminology (2 works)