Class Notes: Wk 10-13

Question 1

2 types of groups:

Answer 1

treatment and task

Question 2

types of treatment groups

Answer 2

family/household, therapy groups, self help / peer groups

Question 3

why groups?

Answer 3

more cost effective, see big picture, meaningful relationships, accountability, sharing ways of coping, overcome social anxiety

Question 4

disadvantages of groups

Answer 4

diff needs, confidentiality, if in psychosis, difficult group members, lack of safety

Question 5

5 stages of group development:

Answer 5

forming, storming, norming, performing, adjourning

Question 6

role of social worker in groups:

Answer 6

facilitate, coordinate, therapy, conflict resolution

Question 7

types of communities?

Answer 7

geographic, membership, self help

Question 8

examples of membership communities?

Answer 8

ethnic, feminist, faith, activity

Question 9

example of self help community?

Answer 9

recovery, addictions

Question 10

4 models of community social work

Answer 10

locality development, social planning, social action, participatory action research

Question 11

6 community work intervention steps:

Answer 11

entry, data collection and analysis, goal setting, action plan, action taking, evaluation and termination/replanning

Question 12

index of the dislocation between what ppl are and what they have to do , representing erosion in values, dignity, spirit, and will–erosion of soul.

Answer 12

burnout

Question 13

why so many SW burnout?

Answer 13

mismanagement, schedule imbalance, intense work days, chronic fear of downsizing, lack of professional projects, office and inter-agency politics, lack of appreciation, personal risk

Question 14

bodily/emotional/psych symptoms that occur when experiencing stressor (evolutionary adaptation)

Answer 14

stress response

Question 15

signs and symptoms of prolonged stress can be:

Answer 15

physio, behavioural, personal

Question 16

stress response very intense, can cause:

Answer 16

deterioration of BV, clots, organ breakdown, narrowed attention, extreme irritability, disrupted social relationship

Question 17

different types of stressors:

Answer 17

uncontrollable, semi-controllable

Question 18

13 signs of burnout:

Answer 18

chronic fatigue, anger, self criticism, cynicism, headaches, wt change, sleeplessness, depression, SOB, suspiciousness, helpless, risk taking

Question 19

happiness comes from these 3 areas:

Answer 19

enviro (10%), genes and brain working (50%), choices/actions (40%)

Question 20

3 actions that get in way of happiness:

Answer 20

comparison, lack of close friendships, hold onto resentment

Question 21

5 things that ^ happiness:

Answer 21

focus on good, smile, seek human connection, show gratitude, show kindness