MODULE NAME: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES IN SOCIAL WORK ASSIGNMENT TITLE: Choose at least two social work theories; explain their main principles‚ advantages and disadvantages and apply them to the assessment‚ planning and intervention in one of the case studies provided below. Discuss your rationale for choosing the theories selected. Case Study 2: Ramesh Ramesh is 45 year old Sri Lankan man who works as a telephone engineer. He lives alone‚ but for many years he looked after his elderly
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values play in social work practice‚ one of the first things to understand is what our values are‚ Thompson (2000) states that One of the significant features of values is that we tend to become so accustomed to our own values and beliefs that we do not recognise that they are there or how they are influencing us. An important step‚ then‚ is to be clear about what our values are. Thompson (2000‚pp33) I will discuss both the personal and professional values that influence social work practice and discuss
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morning‚ I participated in a role play in my early morning class‚ The Practice of Generalist Social Work. The class role played to help practice certain ethical dilemmas that may occur during our social work career. Not only did these role plays concentrate on ethical dilemmas but it focused on the difference between personal and professional values. My role play situation also looked at the boundaries that a social worker must put up in their professional role with both clients and co-workers. And it
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considering the main ethical values of social work that surround this case all should be considered and taken into account when trying to make a decision. Even so‚ there are two that I believe stand out above the rest. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has dignity and worth of the person listed under ethical principles and with regards to this case I think it is one that should contribute to making an ethical decision. The Code of Ethics says that “Social workers promote clients’ socially
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A part of this reading that really resonated with me as important to my social work practice‚ was the excerpt regarding the psychodynamic approach to social work intervention. I feel as though‚ often times‚ as social workers‚ we can neglect the internal motivations that drive a client to do what they are doing. I believe‚ that in order to comprehensively assist a client‚ I must first
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traditional values in the late 50s (Biestek‚ 1961) based on his religious beliefs as a priest. Biestek’s constructed seven points’ traditional social work principles‚ these are Individualisation of every person‚ treating them as individual. Purposeful expression of feelings‚ this allows individuals to freely voice their thoughts and express their feelings. A social worker will then be expected to use Controlled emotional involvement principle to show empathy and professional interest. Showing unconditional
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Experience in School Social Work As a member of the student services team‚ school social workers are a link between the home‚ school‚ and the community. School social workers work within multi-cultural contexts with the social functioning and social conditions/environments of students to promote and support the student ’s academic and social success. They advocate for and assist students to accomplish tasks associated with their learning‚ growth‚ and development toward a fuller realization of their
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Evaluation In social work practice it is necessary to know to what extent the client was helped to deal with his/her problem. This is the important part because there should be accountability in the process. Evaluation is done to know whether goals are achieved or not. Mostly‚ it is done at the end of the action process but sometimes it can also be done in the middle of the process to know about the client’s situation and the effectiveness of the process. Through evaluation social worker can identify
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and researchers. How poverty is defined is integral to the task of reducing its prevalence in society. Statistics With 18.2% (U.S. Census‚ 2006-2008) of people in the United States are living below the poverty level‚ it is increasingly important that the government should take measures regarding this context. Poverty thresholds or income levels is dependent on the number of family members. Poverty in United States of America is unique in nature with 13-17% Americans live below the poverty
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My commitment and motivation to study for masters in social work is a direct result of my experience as a healthcare assistant. I am very passionate about improving lives of vulnerable people by empowering and liberating individuals to enhance their well-being. Currently‚ I work as a healthcare assistant in a medium and low secured mental hospital. I provide support for patients who are detained under the (1983) Mental Health Act. My role involves putting care plans into action. Example‚ time management
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