Refugees are not all the same. One might think that everyone has the same need to be supported and believe that they always know what is best for them. The relationship between the care workers and refugees moves on a fine line beyond which assistance can invade freedom, the right of choice. What does it really mean to accompany? time of vision 4:59 minutes |
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Those who work in the field know how complicated the relationship between the social worker and service user can be—the very words that make up these roles or position titles are indicative of the delicate balance between them. On the one hand, this relationship consists of empathy, friendship, and affection; on the other, it is defined by the set roles of one person giving and the other benefitting from it. As the carer, I decide which path is good for you, and you follow it because it is expected of you. To what extent is it possible to know how to adapt a path to the individuality and needs of those who have to walk it? A. is a borderline case because he is an extraordinary person. We told this story not to accuse some carers with whom A. might have had some disagreements, but rather to shed light on the difficulties and attentive care required in managing roles and relationships. |
Comics and video animation - Thea AmbrosiniMusic - KreggoPhotos - Max HirzelVideo editing - Marta Morino and Max HirzelConcept - Max Hirzel and Corrado Fileppo |