Describe how assessing these dimensions assists the social worker in treatment planning.

Understanding the level of cohesion of a family system is important in order to determine an effective treatment plan. Olson (2000) developed the Circumplex Model, which has been used in the areas of marital therapy and with families dealing with terminal illness. For this Discussion, you draw on the “Cortez Family” case history. Post your description […]

During the on-ground, residency portion of the Skills Lab I, you will have attended sessions covering topics relevant to generalist practice in social work

Assignment:  During the on-ground, residency portion of the Skills Lab I, you will have attended sessions covering topics relevant to generalist practice in social work. For this cumulative assignment, you join with a group of three to four students to create a presentation addressing a social problem from a generalist social work perspective. During the […]

Describe two social issues related to the course-specific case study for  Claudia that inform a culturally competent social worker.

  In a  3-page paper, explain how the literature informs you about Claudia and her family when assessing her situation. Describe two social issues related to the course-specific case study for  Claudia that inform a culturally competent social worker. Describe culturally competent strategies you might use to assess the needs of children. Describe the types […]

Write in an academic style. That is, it should: Be spelling error free, Use proper grammar and punctuation, Go beyond your personal opinion or story.

Come up with several television shows that serve as examples of “quality” programs and “trashy” programs. What characteristics determine their quality (plots, subject matter, themes, characters…)? Is there anything you can think of that is “universally trashy”? Or universally in good taste? On the whole, are Americans seen as having good taste? Why or why […]

Write up your analysis in 3- 5 pages (double spaced). Your written responses should be a minimum of 3 pages (if you include all the questions, please do not count this in the page count.

Overview This Critical Process exercise takes a deeper look at indie labels. We will be applying the steps of the critical process (that we read about in Chapter 1 and is discussed in every chapter) to the music industry. Instructions Investigate a small, independent recording company (of which there are tens of thousands throughout the […]

Did you go to the library? Did you get them as gifts, or did you buy them at a bookstore? What were your early experiences with school libraries, public libraries, and bookstores?

Overview This Critical Process exercise is designed to reevaluate the significance of books in people’s lives, especially in an era of electronic media. These questions also go through the critical process to practice critical thinking (describe, interpret, evaluate) Instructions Please respond to the following questions in 3 – 5 pages (double spaced). Your written responses […]

Explain your interpretation of what occurred in the dialogue, including social work practice theories, and explain how it might relate to diversity or cultural competence covered this week.

A process recording is a written tool used by field education experience students, field instructors, and faculty to examine the dynamics of social work interactions in time. Process recordings can help in developing and refining interviewing and intervention skills. By conceptualizing and organizing ongoing activities with social work clients, you are able to clarify the […]

Describe the ethical issues or concerns in using the type of power resource you selected.

Social workers are in the business of empowering people. They are also often faced with power structures that are entrenched and difficult to navigate. Skillful policy practitioners recognize the many kinds of power resources that exist, thus expanding their options in specific situations. As a social worker, you will learn various strategies that can create […]

Identify the potential organizational problems faced by the Riverbend City Boys and Girls Club. What themes do these problems share?

Theoretical Practice Models There are a wide range of organizational management theories. Theories generally address the application of concepts or beliefs to the roles of managers and employees, the values and goals of the organization, and the practical application of abstract concepts to real-world situations. In your initial post, compare the primary concepts of social […]