that relate to mental health problems in the practice of social work with adults in the United Kingdom. This will be demonstrated by firstly examining the legal and historical context of the mental health and the Mental Health Act (MHA). Secondly‚ an understanding of theories suitable for individual assessment and intervention process will be critically analysed. Finally‚ issues of diversity‚ collaboration and conflict encountered by Social Workers when working with individuals having mental health
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Throughout this case study I will discuss how and why I would work with Amelia‚ Olivia and their mother Becky. I will reference law and theory while using knowledge‚ values and ethics and the skills I have learned to evaluate this family. By definition‚ the social work profession‚ according to the British Association of Social Workers‚ social work is a profession that‚ “promotes social change‚ problem solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance well-being”
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I do not suppose I decided to become a social worker‚ but it was a part of me all along. I have always known that I desired to support others; however‚ I did not realize until recently that social work is my destiny. There are numerous aspects throughout my life that drew me to the field of social work‚ and I cannot wait to begin my journey. One of my favorite quotes is “No one is sent by accident to anyone” from the book A Course in Miracles. In my later high school career‚ I met a boy named Jesse
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Whilst on placement I was assigned a case for a 15 year old boy‚ R‚ who was referred by a social worker for anger management. During direct work which incorporated key social work skills‚ such as being empathetic‚ non-judgemental and listening‚ I had established trust with child R and he opened up (Basw‚ 2012; Basw‚ 2015). I found out that child R had been forced to attend a school for behaviour problems as he is labelled ’trouble’ and scapegoated at home and school. Child R also confided that
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helping profession and being a practicing Social Worker‚ I am confronted with ethical dilemmas‚ whether internal or external‚ most ethical dilemmas are because by my strong values. Whether I think of doing something unethical or feel as I am doing something that is on the line of being unethical‚ I talk about it with my clinical supervisor to make another person with more clinical experience aware and to get constructive criticism. Working as a social work‚ I always have to carry myself in an ethical
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I have always enjoyed helping others which is also the main reason why social work appeals to me. I would like to take up this course as it will help me gain a more depth knowledge by working with people who are facing problems such as abuse in families. During my secondary school days‚ I participated in a scheme which involves teaching primary sixth children in passing their secondary English exams by practicing verbal conversations fluently‚ presenting self-written speeches with confidence‚ basic
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person’s social and moral traits are predetermined by his or her inborn biological characteristics (Anti-Defamation League‚ n.d.). Racism is seen in individuals who have a misconception about and hatred or dislike for another person due to their skin colour‚ race or religion and so on because to racist people‚ their features or beliefs etc.‚ is much better and superior to those different to them. This serious social issue has a connection with and significance in social work. Social work is basically
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The field of social work encompasses the need for action and change. Social work practitioners advocate for and facilitate change at various levels of society‚ including individuals (micro)‚ small groups or communities (mezzo)‚ and organizations or government (macro). Macro-level advocacy and intervention efforts work to address problems of diverse populations‚ such as issues of civil rights and equality‚ and achieve systemic change. By intervening at the macro-level‚ social workers are often able
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According to Healy (2012‚ p16)‚ “intervention is where the social worker is involved in achieving identified change goals.” This description of intervention by social workers can be argued by those who promote social justice as quite accurate. The process of how social workers choose to intervene is guided by both theory and practical application of methods and skills‚ as well as by the needs and requirements of the family and child. Social workers work are not only guided by their professional practice
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The information that I found out about me I enjoyed. There were some that I was surprised and I know I need to work on. My family and friends have told me before that I am easy to talk to. I am a person they can come to‚ when they have a problem. I am also the type of person‚ who is not afraid to say what they think. I know by doing that‚ it can cause an issue. I am a caring person‚ and feel that everyone deserves to be happy. I believe in second chances‚ to people who want to make a change. The
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