to think and use tools‚ one of the distinguishing characteristics of human beings is that they are social creatures. The social group that seems to be most universal and pervasive in the way it shapes human behavior is the family. For social workers‚ counselors‚ and psychologists‚ the growing awareness of the crucial impact of families on their clients has led to the development of family systems theory. Family systems theory is more than a therapeutic technique. It is a philosophy that searches
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The second goal stated that human service students will possess and be able to apply beginning human service skills. As human service major‚ we were taught the correct skills to better understand individuals within a social context. These skills consist of proper way to write social histories‚ communication skills‚ group work or case work‚ active listening‚ find resources for others‚ and conduct counseling sessions. As human service major‚ I acquired these skills from studying here in Gwynedd Mercy
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In the field of Human Services there are a multitude of people that need assistance. However‚ in each target population has their own distinct issues. Examples of these target groups or populations are people with mental illness‚ the homeless‚ and senior citizens. Mental illness is defined as when a person’s mental state is beyond what is considered normal. For instance‚ a person with depression has extreme lows as appose to a mentally healthy person who will bounce back from their emotional low
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Open Heart‚ Open Mind‚ and Open Door “Open Hearts‚ Open Minds‚ and Open Doors” is the United Methodist’s trademark phrase expression its mission for evangelism. It is a wonderful catch phrase. And its essence contains the Christian message as well as the Methodist Social Affirmation to the world. To whom and how should we open these three doors: with our hearts‚ minds and opportunities? I see three doors in this catch phrase. Jesus said‚ “I am the gate for the sheep: whoever enters through me
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Theory of Community SCC and the community Pittsburg are similar to the Social Systems Theory. The Social Systems Theory emphasizes how the various social subsystems within the community interact with each other. This theory mentions the inputs and the outputs of the community (Kirst-Ashman‚ 2014). SCC and other agencies work together in the community to provide resources to help the citizens of the community. The outputs are to empower their clients to become productive citizens of the community
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research topic and the relevance of the topic to my professional career goals in the human services field. The significance of the research problem will be discussed‚ why it is worth studying‚ and what can be gained from the research. Lastly‚ what is already know about the research topic and problem will be addressed. The research topic will focus on the numerous challenges that are present working in the human services field. One of the challenges is setting appropriate boundaries with clients and knowing
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The Ethics of the Human Services Worker Mariah Alvarez‚ Elana Payne‚ Sharon Smith University of Phoenix BSHS 301: Introduction to Human Services Group Number: CC08BHS1F2 Professor Deborah Cujino-Deras‚ M.S.‚ C.R.C. April 24‚ 2008 The Ethics of the Human Services Worker What do you do when an elderly stroke patient is demonstrating obvious signs of dementia‚ with uncontrollable and erratic behavior? When this patient must be firmly restrained‚ yet the patient equally deserves to
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to: navigation‚ search This article is about the human body as a whole. For components within the human body‚ see human anatomy. [[File:|thumb|300px|Human body features displayed on bodies on which body hair and male facial hair has been removed]] The human body is the entire structure of a human organism‚ and consists of a head‚ neck‚ torso‚ two arms and two legs. By the time the human reaches adulthood‚ the body consists of close to 100 trillion cells‚[1] the basic unit of life.[2] These
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1. What is the most important aspect of culturally sensitive human services practice? Being culturally sensitive and being culturally competent lie hand in hand. Being culturally competent means being able to combine sensitivity and knowledge. Being able to do this will bring a more appropriate way of communication. So it is more important to be able to combine being sensitive about a person’s culture but still have knowledge about their culture so that you are being sensitive not ignorant. 2. What
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My main concentration right now in my life is my career in Human Services. The education that I am receiving at California State University Dominguez Hills has definitely changed the way I think in regards to people in the society and it has also giving me a background of problems I will run into and what I can do to solve it. I have learned that helping people will never be an easy job and that it can be stressful and frustrating. I will always remember to be patient‚ respectful‚ genuine‚ honest
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