An Aboriginal Approach to Social Work Introduction Before I begin I would like to share an Aboriginal quote: "The Circle has healing power. In the Circle‚ we are all equal. When in the Circle‚ no one is in front of you. No one is behind you. No one is above you. No one is below you. The Sacred Circle is designed to create unity. The Hoop of Life is also a circle. On this hoop there is a place for every species‚ every race‚ every tree and every plant. It is this completeness of Life that must
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Introduction As a social worker‚ it is essential to be diverse and culturally competent for the reason that one will encounter clients with diverse backgrounds from his or her own. A client may be different due to their race‚ ethnicity‚ religion‚ sexual orientation‚ or any other factor. However‚ the social worker’s purpose is to enhance the client’s well-being while attending to his or her needs‚ as well as being sensitive to their cultural and ethnic diversity (National Association of Social Workers‚ 1999)
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Sean Coutorie GOVT 2301 June 25‚ 2013 Skipworth Coconut Wars The “Social Contract Theory” is a theory that without the unofficial introduction of morals of right and wrong‚ we would all be living in a world worse than that our homo-erectus ancestors inhabited in such a way that there would be no “we” but just our self interest in the desire to survive. There would be no groups‚ no tools‚ and no interactions other than that of violence
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LaTisha Carr Application Paper #2 October 17‚ 2008 Social Exchange Theory Although the balance of exchange is not always equal‚ individuals in a relationship tend to give and take. As human beings‚ we look for good qualities in one another and tend to seek out more rewards than costs‚ and if costs exceed in the relationship we become displeased. While time and effort is put into a relationship‚ people begin to weigh and compare their costs and rewards to obtain their perception of the
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Christina Coon/Counselor tel# 718-249-0755. Client continues to report she is enjoyed every individual session with her counselor; has she is building coping skills. She also reported no medication was prescribed. SUBSTANCE ABUSE UPDATE: Client has a history of alcohol abuse and she reported she drinks two beers a day‚ and if she need help she will seek help. HOUSING UPDATE: Client has a Section 8 voucher which states it was extended until March.. Client also has a Linc IV voucher. Client submit
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The purpose of the analysis‚ which will be addressed below‚ is to demonstrate the extensive knowledge of generalist social work practice that I acquired in a field placement course. I intend to incorporate the ten core competencies and practice behaviors of social work. Many Healthcare is the placement that I have been placed at during the fall and spring semester. The agency is in a small rural town of Many‚ Louisiana. The agency have a census of 74 residents; 52 of which are covered in Medicare
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Social Worker/Agency Interview Kathy Whitten SCWK 530 October 3‚ 2012 Dr. Anna Martin-Jearld Social Worker/Agency Interview The Journey I chose to interview Mark Duney from Harbor Counseling Services for my assignment. Because I had never taken public transportation before it took some research to figure out where the Gatra runs and how do I get there because‚ of course‚ it doesn’t run right out in front of my house. I walked downtown‚ about a half a mile‚ to where the Gatra stop was near
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Ideas of social justice are both changeable and contestable. These ideas differ between individuals and societies. The term social justice is ambiguous but can briefly be summed up as - social justice involves having the capabilities to voice feelings and opinions but also for these to be heard. To do so‚ there has to be an active participation within society in order to shape it. In short‚ social justice focuses on the individual and their values and beliefs. Social harm refers to the harm
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“Labeling theory is the theory of how your identity and behavior is influenced by the terms (labels) you use to describe or classify yourself” (Theworldcounts.com). However‚ our book states that labeling theory is also called social reaction theory. Throughout society and throughout our lives‚ we are often given labels to our identity due to our attitudes or behaviors. Some of those labels can be negative and have negative consequences later in life and sometimes they can be good‚ and likewise have
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help different establishments. During my junior year in high school‚ I was the junior board member and I had the opportunity to help each of the juniors who were involved with Key Club. When I started attending the University of New Mexico‚ I began to work towards becoming a chaperone. I have volunteered at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta‚ The Weems Art-Fest‚ Light the Night‚ the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes‚ Big Brothers and Big Sisters‚ and many other great organizations. I have volunteered in donations
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