Category: Social Work

  • Self-Reflection in Social Work

    Table of Contents Introduction Biases, Triggers, and Countertransference Vicarious Trauma and Burnout Plan for Self Care Conclusion References Introduction Clients in the social sector exhibit different behaviors due to histories of trauma they experience at different stages in their lives. Therefore, social work professionals are expected to offer maximum support to clients suffering from trauma.…

  • Social Work Theory and Practice

    The age of sixteen is characterized by personal anxiety of teenager which acquires its specific display in his or her conduct. The personal anxiety is a mixture of inherent psychological determinants and external conditions. While psychological determinants comprise the characteristics of the emotional sphere of the teenager, his or her attitude to oneself and interpersonal…

  • Family Social Worker Roles

    Table of Contents Introduction Roles Conclusion References Introduction Under different circumstances, family social workers use various roles to facilitate change and improvement within families. These roles have their own functionality and are only appropriate when the situation demands. Seven roles are identified in social work practice – empathic supporter, consultant, enabler, mobilizer, mediator, and advocate…

  • Interview on a Social Worker

    C. M. C is 37 years old man who lives currently in Houma, Louisiana, and has been married for five years with two children. As a father, he is very dedicated and determined to provide love, support, and guidance to his family because he does not want them to suffer like him when he was…

  • Social Work Practice Overview

    To understand the difference between development and organization, one first needs to define a community, which is not an easy task. Researchers from the mid-50s to the end of the 20th century, refined the definition, adding new dimensions. However, most focus is on two aspects: territorial community and relationships between people (Pradeep & Karibeeran, 2017).…

  • The Significance of Evaluation of Social Work

    Table of Contents Introduction The Measures Selected for The Case and Rationale The Issues of Meaningfulness, Practicality, and Credibility When To Measure and Reason The Issues of Efficiency and Effectiveness The Impediments to Look For The Tools Used in The Process References Introduction Evaluation is an integral process in a social work system. It ensures…

  • The ROPES Social Work Model Report

    Social workers need to have the profound theoretical and practical knowledge to help people. Their knowledge flows from an understanding of the full range of complexities and resources of the bio-psycho-socio-spiritual environment. Despite conflicting paradigms between traditional problem-based assessments and strengths-based approaches, it seems that it is the second approach that helps people do better…

  • Social Work: Discussion and Reflection

    I am interested in social work because this has always been my dream career. I read many magazines when I was growing up, and I realized that the articles that captivated me the most featured social work. News about social workers helping people overcome challenging times warmed my heart. Since then, I wanted a career…

  • Statement of Interest for a Social Work Graduate Program

    Table of Contents Why I am applying for a Graduate Degree in Social Work Necessary Background in the Field of Social Health Relevant Skills that I Possess for Social Work Why I am Interested in Applying at Your Institution References Why I am applying for a Graduate Degree in Social Work My motivation and passion…

  • Approach to the Client of a Social Worker: Case Study

    Martin is ten years old and has been living with his mother for the past seven years. His father, Jacob, lost his job a year after he had born. He tried looking for new employment, but most of the positions required someone with both soft and technical skills. According to his wife, Mary, he always…