Social Case Work — definition?
A method helping individuals solve personal and social problems through a professional relationship.
Objective of Social Case Work?
To help individuals resolve problems and improve social functioning.
Values of Social Case Work?
Dignity, social justice, service, human relationships.
Principles of Social Case Work?
Individualization, acceptance, self-determination, confidentiality.
Phases of Social Case Work?
Study, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation.
Components of Social Case Work?
Person, problem, place, process.
Trauma-informed care — focus?
Recognizes trauma's impact and avoids re-traumatization.
Trauma effects?
Affects emotional, psychological, physical well-being.
Trauma-informed care — key practices?
Safety, trust, empowerment, cultural competence.
Social Group Work — origin?
Late 19th century, through settlement houses and community efforts.
Core principles of Group Work?
Individualization, acceptance, participation, purposeful activities, confidentiality.
Types of groups?
Educational, recreational, therapeutic, task, self-help.
Roles of a group worker?
Facilitator, guide, mediator, motivator.
Sociometry — founder?
Jacob Moreno, 1934.
Sociometry — purpose?
Map social relationships and interactions.
Group development stages?
Forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning.
Forming stage?
Members meet, introduce, understand purpose.
Storming stage?
Conflicts and disagreements emerge.
Norming stage?
Cohesion develops, roles clarified.
Performing stage?
Effective collaboration, goal achievement.
Test your knowledge with 10 questions on Foundations of Social Work Practice.
1. In which year did SAMHSA publish its key document defining trauma-informed care?
2. What does the term 'social work skills' primarily refer to?
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