CH.1-4 Test Review Flashcards
the application of an eclectic knowledge base, professional values and ethics, and a wide range of skills to target systems of any size for change
Generalist Practice
refers to the tendency for a system to maintain a relatively stable, constant state of equilibrium or balance
Homeostasis
includes the laws and regulations that determine how resources are distributed and what opportunities are made available so that people may lead fruitful and fulfilling lives
Social Welfare policies
Service Social justice Dignity and worth of the person Importance of human relationships Integrity Competence
NASW Six Core Values
working with a group system
Mezzo system
working with large systems, including organizations and communities
Macro system
an orientation focusing on client resources, capabilities, knowledge, abilities, motivations, experience, intelligence, and other positive qualities that can be put to use to solve problems and pursue positive change
Strengths Perspective
involves seriously thinking about a client system’s problems, issues, and macro environment in order to determine how to proceed in the helping process
(Triple A approach)
1. Ask questions
2. Assess the established facts and issues involved
3. Assert a concluding opinion
Critical Thinking
engage a client assess issues, strengths, and problems establish a plan of action implement the plan evaluate its effects terminate the process follow-up to monitor the client’s ongoing status
7 stages of the Planned-Change process
(step 1 of the GIM), is the initial period where you as a practitioner orient yourself to the problem at hand and begin to establish communication and relationship with the client and others also addressing the problem
Engagement
the investigation and determination of variables affecting an identified problem or issue as viewed from micro, mezzo, or macro perspectives (step 2 of GIM)
Assesment
(Step 3 of GIM) 7 Sub-steps: 1. Work with the client 2. Prioritize problems 3. Translate the problem into needs 4. Evaluate 5. Establish Goals 6. Specify objectives 7. Specify Action Steps 8. Formulize a Contract
Planning
actual doing of the plan (step 4 of GIM)
Implementation
critical for accountability (step 5 of GIM)
Evaluation
The worker-client relationship must eventually come to an end (step 6 of GIM)
Termination
the reexamination of a client’s situation at some point after the intervention
(step 7 of GIM)
Follow up
the transfer of people across international boundaries to enslave them in some way, usually involving forced labor or sexual exploitation
Human Trafficking
stating what the client is saying, but using different words
Rephrasing
translating what you think the client is feeling into words
Reflective responding
making certain what the sender says is understood
Clarification
Mention exactly how much time is left
Share ending feelings
You can tell the client how you feel as the interview is coming to a close
Ask clients to summarize what they think they have learned and accomplished
how to terminate effectively with a client
the act of treating people differently based on the fact that they belong to some group rather than on merit.
Discrimination
means increasing, emphasizing, developing, and nurturing strengths and positive attributes
Empowerment
refers to the category of people who share a common descent and genetic origin that may be distinguished by certain physical traits, or interests, habits, or characteristics
Race
refers to the affiliation with a large group of people who have common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background.
Ethnicity
Has two dimensions:
- Risk Factors- stressful life events or adverse environmental conditions that increase the vulnerability of individuals or other systems
- Protective Factors- buffer, moderate, and protect against those vulnerabilities
Resiliency
Interactions with people become more important than punctuality.
how first nations people view time
refers to the social and psychological characteristics associated with being female or male
Gender
a person’s internal psychological, self-concept of being either a male of a female, or, possibly some combination of both
Gender Identity
your views on how the government should be run, what responsibilities the government should assume, and what laws and policies should be established and implemented.
Political Ideology
helps group members obtain needed resources by connecting them with community agencies
Broker
provides group participants with new information, structures the presentation of that information, and uses modeling to help members learn new skills
Educator/teacher
learn to trust others in the group
begin to express themselves more
working phase
separation
4 stages of Group Development
usually the ones to say “Yes, but….” to all ideas or solutions proposed in the group
Blockers
attack others and, by putting them down, attempt to raise themselves
Aggressor
dominate the group by talking incessantly or people who seek help from the group for their own problems
Dominators
confesses past mistakes and often embarrasses the group by inappropriately disclosing personal behavior
Confessor
: encourager, listener, follower, harmonizer
Group maintenance Roles
involving some activity in which the public can participate
A music program, raffle, dance, etc.
Held annually
sell product or write letter of support or grant writting
Fundraising
is the collecting of signatures on a document asking an organization or person to act in a particular manner
Petitioning
is both a product and a process that includes a systematic gathering of data designed to identify the extent and nature of a social problem or condition, the resources available to deal with the problems, and potential obstacles and solutions to an intervention
Needs Assessment
speaks out and act on behalf of clients
advocator
is someone who provides advice, suggestions, or ideas to another person, group, or organization
Consultant
guides, eases, or expedites the way for others
facilitator
