“Support for Supporters”in Various Fields of Social Welfare under Severe Situations during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Japan

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There have been five waves of COVID-19 infection in Japan since last year to the present. In Japan, the fifth wave is converging as of now, but the situation remains unpredictable such as throughout the world. Under this severe situation, not only social welfare service users but also supporters themselves face a critical situation. Deepening the understanding of stress associated with such interpersonal support work and knowing how to deal with it will lead to ensuring a stable quality of interpersonal support work as a result. The standpoints of“support for supporters”are always aimed at maintaining support for social welfare service users served by the supporter. This is achieved by the supporter stabilizing the situation. In this study, the author first gave an overview of the state of infection in Japan and the world and pointed out the importance of supporting supporters during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Next, from the perspective of supporters and service users during the COVID-19 Pandemic, the author looked at several fields of social welfare in Japan and clarified related issues. Then, through the lens of “support for supporters”(Compassion Fatigue etc.), specific content of support for supporters during the COVID-19 Pandemic was observed and examined. The COVID-19 Pandemic may strike the world in different ways in the future. Therefore, considering“support for supporters”under such a pandemic protects social welfare practice and practitioners, and maintains continuous service provision. The conclusion pointed out that“support for supporters”is beneficial for maintaining the well-being of social welfare service users.

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