Category: Social Work

  • Social Work: Assessment and Measurement

    Assessment and measurement are critical processes in social work since they help to define problems, set goals, and track individuals’ progress. The present case focuses on a high school student who shot and killed his brother as a result of an accident. The student experiences social and emotional challenges that might affect his future life.…

  • The Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice

    Modern social work is based on the values of multiculturalism and social justice, which is directly tied with the ideas of acknowledging one’s own privilege or lack thereof, when facing social barriers customers may experience (Adams et al., 2018). Social workers engage clients from a position of power inherent not only to their workplace, but…

  • Reflection on the Job of a School Social Worker

    The range of responsibilities of human services workers is vast: consulting, defending the rights and dignity of people, overcoming disagreements, and changing psychological attitudes. Generally speaking, each role helps solve all types of human problems, from psychological to material. As for me, I developed a particular interest in the job of a school social worker,…

  • Personal Negotiating Experience in Social Work

    Table of Contents Introduction Situation Description Negotiation Analysis and Explanation Conclusions Introduction Negotiation is an important skill to have in nearly every aspect of one’s life. Interacting with other people inevitably brings a conflict of interest, where people have to work together towards their own goals. Negotiation is a very broad domain that revolves around…

  • Social Work Model: Object Relations and Ego Development

    Table of Contents Summary Explain References Summary The object relations theory has two definitions used in different senses. In the first definition, it’s in a synonymous relationship with the relationships between and among persons. For instance, in the early stages of human development, the developmental stages of intimate relationships with others have a link with…

  • School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work

    To me, ‘Leadership for healthcare system’ was an opportunity to accumulate significant experience. The practical work, design and overall content helped me to understand the concept more thoroughly. Throughout the work, I have learnt about the practical application of the module. This learning experience helped me to enhance the boundaries of my knowledge, and subsequently…

  • Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice With Individuals

    Clinical social work is tailored to provide healthcare support to people with psychological, psychosocial or bio-psychosocial disorders. A case of psychosocial symptoms of ill children may include sorrow over the illness, fearing to die and fear of being alienated. Also, the effort invested in unraveling the physical status and results of illness. At higher levels…

  • Historical Figure in Social Work: Jane Addams

    Table of Contents Introduction Biography of Jane Addams Social Welfare Policy That the Jane Adams Influenced Conclusion References Introduction Just like any other field in social sciences, Social Work has been marked by the influence of various personalities. People like Achmat Zackie, Alexander the Great, Altman Dennis, Anne (Queen of England), Anthony Susan B. Apuzzo,…