Chapter 1 Flashcards
Bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach
The act of assessing levels of functioning within biological, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions (and how they are connected) to understand human behavior.
Collaboration
The act of working with others
Congruence
Being “real”; actions in line with values and beliefs.
Cultural responsiveness
being aware that each individual you meet has their own set of beliefs, values, routines, and rituals that contribute to their culture.
Ecological systems theory
emphasizes the complexity of the environments that each individual interacts with.
Empathy
being able to feel and relate to another’s feelings.
Equity
provision of what each individual needs in order to receive and obtain equal opportunities.
Evidence-based practice
approach based on scientific evidence, client values, and clinical experience.
Generalist approach
using multiple disciplines and methods.
Human services
a professional field focused on helping people solve their problems.
Interdisciplinary approach
the use of multiple disciplines, or knowledge branches, working together to solve problems.
Prevention, Intervention, and Remediation
a model that looks at three ways to help people solve problems.
Social constructivism
a theory that emphasizes the shared understandings agreed to by members of a society.
Social justice
viewpoints and efforts toward every person receiving and obtaining equal economic and social opportunities; removal of systemic barriers.
Strengths-based approach
the practice of using the strengths of individuals, families, and communities to solve problems.
