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Chapter 3 Flashcards

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How does Baines complicate Dumbrill & Yee’s AOP definition

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Dumbrill and Yee define AOP as opposing oppression through social workers work

*Baines defines AOP as a heterodox, umbrella theory/social justice social work theory

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What is the point of anti-oppression social work?

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To disrupt the power mechanisms and processes that give people privilege in the first place

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What does Dumbrill and Yee cautain social workers against?

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That you must be on gaurd for moments where social work forgets the realities of ppl they serve and instead uses stories in order to sell theories as commodities

*They claim that relationships matter more than ideologies and theories!!

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What is social work theory?

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Like any theory, a set of ideas that tries to explain and make predictions about something

Ex. Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs is a social theory

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What are the 2 categories of social work theory in Canada?

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  1. Foundational Theories/Perspectives
  2. Practice Theories/Models
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Define the Foundational Theories/Perspectives of social work theory

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It consists of the overall foundational makeup and working of our society

Foundational theories one from foundational disciplines like psych, sociology, economics, etc

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List the types of Foundational Theories/perspectives

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  1. Ecological theory
  2. Cognitive theory
  3. Systems theory
  4. Structural theory
  5. Critical theory
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Define the Practice Theories/Models category of social work?

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They are built upon foundational theories but are specific to how social work works in the real world

Focus on the factors that are important to assess a client’s situation and determining the most effective intervention

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List examples of practice theories/models

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  1. Client-centred Models
  2. Task-centered Models
  3. Strengths-based Models
  4. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  5. Mindfulness
  6. Narrative Therapy
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How do theories and practice integrate together in social work?

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Social work theories inform practice

AND VIS VERSA

Theoretical knowledge is also developed and enhanced through practice

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What do social workers combine their theoretical knowledge with?

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Professional judgement and creativity!

*to create a solution specifically tailored to the unique needs of the client

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What are the 2 approaches to social work THEORY? Describe them.

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  1. Conventional approaches
    (ecological, cognitive, system)
  2. Progressive approaches
    (structural, critical, anti-oppressive)
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What theories are CONVENTIONAL approaches to social work theory?

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  • Ecological
  • Cognitive
  • Systems
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What theories are PROGRESSIVE approaches to social work theory?

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  • Structural
  • Critical
  • Anti-oppressive
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Describe the Ecological Theory/Perspective

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Views an individual as functioning within many interdependent relationships

Every organism is affected by and influences other organisms within the system

*Based on the concept of an “ECOSYSTEM”

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How do social workers use Ecological Theory?

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To look at what is causes issues in different areas of a person’s life, and then work closely with the client to create solutions in all areas

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____________ theory is in response to rather simplistic approaches that classify problems solely within the individual (psych) or wider society (sociology)

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ECOLOGICAL

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Describe Cognitive Theory/Perspective

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Refers to a range of intervention strategies
(ex. psychotherapy, CBT, mindfulness)

Focuses on the complexity of the human mind and early life experiences

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Historically, where did the roots of the cognitive perspective come from?

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Linked to the psychodynamic theories most often identified by Sigmund Freud

This perspective historically was a move toward therapeutic interventions with clients, rather than simply telling them how to live

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Describe the Systems Perspective/Theory

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Proposes that systems are have interrelated parts and that each part influences other parts of the whole

A breakdown in one system will affect other systems and the people in those systems

*Think mico, meso, exo, and macro system!

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Describe the structural theory/perspective

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It considers all dimensions of personal problems, while focusing specifically to the more invisible structural elements such as:

  • Social class
  • Race
  • Gender
  • Ability

Believes there is always a structural element in any experienced problem

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What is Critical theory/perspective?

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Includes a number of more specific structural theories:

  • Feminist social work
    (focuses on providing women-centred support to create gender equality)
  • Anti-Racist social work
    (focuses on how racial prejudice affects POC)
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What is Anti-Oppressive Theory/Perspective?

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Draws on many traditions, such as:

  • social justice oriented
  • focuses on the causes of inequity and oppression
  • Looks at power imbalances in society
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Feminist and anti-racist social work fall within which 2 theories?

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  1. Anti- Oppressive Theory
  2. Critical Theory (mostly in this one!)
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What is the basic goal of GENERALIST social work practice?

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To facilitate the social well-being and social functioning of the person in their environment:

  • Rise above personal preference to provide the best care to clients
  • Reflect on personal influences/biases that alter how they work with clients
  • Integrate codes of conduct/adhere to standard-of-care
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What does Generalist social work serve to do?

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  • Promote social justice
  • Ensure equality of access and participation
  • Better interactions between ppl and society
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Generalist practice is rooted in “__________________”

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“Person in Environment”

EMPOWERMENT is the message with this practice! To allow individuals to take action to improve their lives

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How would a social worker use generalist social work practice?

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  • Builds on clients strengths
  • Provides guidance clinically
  • Gives access to resources and advocates for them
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What is Abolitionist social work?

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Focuses on carceral systems
(punishment, prisons, police, etc.) and views these systems as harmful, particularly to oppressed people and reinforces white supremacy

It extends off of other critical social work theories
(feminist, anti-racist, etc.)

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What are the key unifying opinions for Abolitionist SW?

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  1. Carceral Systems are Destructive
  2. Carceral Systems support Racial Capitalism
    (racial subjugation + class exploitation)
  3. Criminality is a Socially Constructed Category
  4. Reform in and of itself is NOT enough
  5. Social Work must be community-centred
  6. Abolition Requires larger Transformation to succeed
  7. Emancipation cannot occur though collaboration with carceral systems
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Why do Abolitionist social workers not think reform in of itself is enough?

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Because they argue that trying to reform carceral systems will actually strengthen them more

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Differentiate between “non-reformist reform” and “reformist reform”.

Which type of reform do abolitionist social workers align with?

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Non-Reformist = eliminating soliditary confinement, ending death penalties, creating jobs/housing options for people who have been incarcerated
(ALIGNS WITH ABOLITIONISTS)

Reformist = electric monitoring in the home, building more prisons to deal with overcrowding, or building prisons that house oppressed groups like disabled people
(REJECTED BY ABOITIONISTS)

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Why can’t abolitionist social workers collaborate with carceral systems?

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Because they risk being co-opted into these systems

There must be an oppositional stance!

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What 3 steps does the Attrition Model focus on?

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  1. Moratoium (disband)
  2. Decarceration (disempower)
  3. Excerceration (disarm)
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List some practice models in social work today

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  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Mindfunness-based Practice
  • Solution Focused Practice Model
  • Narrative-Based Practice

*other CC will ask you to describe

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Explain Cognitive Behavioural therapy

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CBT is based on the idea that psychological and emotional distress is maintained cognitively through habits of thinking

Focuses on using cognitive change as a mean of supporting behavioural change to help client re-interpret events

*often used in healthcare settings

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How does CBT differ from traditional psychoanalytical approaches?

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Traditional psychoanalytical approaches focuses more on the unconscious meaning underlying human behaviour whereas CBT is trying to consciously change ways of thinking in order to change behaviour

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Explain mindfulness-based practice

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Involves paying attention to the present with non-judgement and acceptance

Holistic form of SW practice, social worker self-care is a growing area that benefits from this practice

Ex. deep breathing, intuitive writing, yoga, etc.

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Explain the solution focused practice model

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Based on the belief that ppl have the required resources to resolve their problems and contribute to their own growth and change

Empowers clients with probing questions

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What is Narrative-Based Practice?

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Focuses on the meanings people can find by creating their own life stories

SW helps client change their relationship to a problem and provides questions to help externalize a problem and reflect on it.

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List the Creative & Arts-Based tools in SW Practice

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  • Creative Arts Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Photovoice Therapies
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Explain creative arts therapy

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Where art is used during the therapeutic process such as drawing, painting, photography, etc.

Aligns perfectly with social work strategies of empowerment and building on clients’ own strengths

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Explain Play Therapy

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Uses therapeutic powers of play to help clients resolve psychosocial difficulties

It’s widely used with children who have experienced trauma

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What are photovoice therapies

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It combines photography with social action where photographs taken by the client are used as a starting point to have critical dialogue and knowledge

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What does reclaiming the Indigenous World-View help to do?

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Reclaiming the traditional Indigenous world view can provide a practice model for historic-trauma healing programs for Indigenous offenders

*Picture the spiral from the slides, it is used as a symbol of the Cree world view and the relationship between humans and all beings

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List the classical intervention strategies

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  1. Functional Practice Model
  2. Client-Centred Practice Model
  3. Rational-Emotive Therapy
  4. Task-Centered Practice Model
  5. Strengths-Based Practice Model
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What is the funtional practice model?

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*a classical intervention strategy

Emphasizes the importance of the client’s role in directing change

Represented a shift away from the “medical” or “diagnostic” approach

Client and worker engage in a helpful relationship together

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What is the client-centred practice model?

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*a classical intervention strategy

Based on the idea that clients are the experts in understanding and resolving their own problems

Tries to help clients empower themselves and make changes in their own lives

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What is Rational-Emotive Therapy?

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*a classical intervention strategy

Focuses LESS on exploring a client’s past and more on changing the clients current state of mind

Blended ideas from psychology with cognition and behaviourism

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What is Task-Centred Practice model?

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*a classical intervention strategy

Short-term intervention based on measurable outcomes

SW works with client to assess the problem and create a list of tasks to achieve the desired outcomes

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What is the strengths-based practice model?

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*a classical intervention strategy

Approaching practice from an individual-level, strengths-based practice

Encourages client to recognize their assets

Client and worker draw on available strengths/resources to work towards change

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