The Barnao et al. (2016) study has implications for social work clinicians, supervisors, and program directors who are considering or currently implementing the GLM. Clinicians and supervisors can work to uphold the dignity and worth of the individual by remaining person-centered and considering how clients in the GLM are perceiving their progress. One way to actively consider the clients’ perception of the GLM program would be to engage in program evaluation which aims to consider the clients’ point-of-view, similar to the Barnao et al. (2016) article. Another way to incorporate and uphold a client-centered perspective for social workers considering employing the GLM would be provide space for clients to provide feedback and input into how the program is run. Space for client feedback can take the form of a community forum where clients can come together and provide feedback to the program, or providing space for clients to help in the decision-making program for the GLM
The Barnao et al. (2016) study has implications for social work clinicians, supervisors, and program directors who are considering or currently implementing the GLM. Clinicians and supervisors can work to uphold the dignity and worth of the individual by remaining person-centered and considering how clients in the GLM are perceiving their progress. One way to actively consider the clients’ perception of the GLM program would be to engage in program evaluation which aims to consider the clients’ point-of-view, similar to the Barnao et al. (2016) article. Another way to incorporate and uphold a client-centered perspective for social workers considering employing the GLM would be provide space for clients to provide feedback and input into how the program is run. Space for client feedback can take the form of a community forum where clients can come together and provide feedback to the program, or providing space for clients to help in the decision-making program for the GLM