History & Principles of SSW 2 Flashcards
The emergence of profession includes
Human Rights, Peace, Social Justice
Why is there a tension when helping clients as a SSW?
- When there is a different view or policy to help and provide support.
- How much and the capacity to which you can help.
- Other issues not being addressed can make the help given useless
Why is change important?
To learn from the mistakes of the past and prevent the same mistakes from happening again.
What is the correlation of the Christian Charity Orientation to SSW field?
SSW was born out of Christianity
What do you see as the advantages and disadvantages of identifying yourself as a “social worker” rather than, say, a “therapist” or a “counselor”?
- Social workers focus on helping people deal with challenging situations while other therapists treat mental or physical disorders or diseases.
- Psychiatrists mainly focus on the biological aspects of mental illness and are able to prescribe medication to rectify chemical imbalances that sometimes cause mental illness.
Social workers, on the other hand, work with people to address problems and work through difficult experiences. They may provide support during a divorce, illness or unemployment. - Social workers also need to be able to deal with difficult emotions and show compassion and empathy for their clients. They often manage multiple clients and therefore need to have strong organizational skills.
The core aspects of the social work mission as suggested by the Global Definition of Social Work (International Federation of Social Workers, 2014) states that:
Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that promotes social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people.
The Preamble to the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers (2008) states that:
The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty.
What are the nine EPAS (Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards) competencies?
1.Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior.
2.Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice.
3.Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice.
4.Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice.
5.Engage in Policy–Practice.
6.Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
7.Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
8.Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
9.Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities. (p. 8)
Definition of Social Work Skill
social work skill is a circumscribed set of discrete cognitive and behavioral actions that are consistent and congruent with (1) social work values, ethics, and obligations; (2) research-based knowledge; (3) the dimensions of professionalism; and (4) a legitimate social work purpose within the context of a phase or process of practice.
How do foundational social work theories impact practice?
The theories help social workers better understand complex human behaviors and social environments, which influence their clients’ lives and problems. A good grasp of theory helps guide social workers by providing them with a sense of direction, purpose and control by using research-based scientific evidence in theory.
What are the foundations of SSW and SW?
These core values, embraced by social workers throughout the profession’s history, are the foundation of social work’s unique purpose and perspective: service. social justice. dignity and worth of the person.
What is the role of social workers to individuals and families?
Social workers assist people by helping them cope with issues in their everyday lives, deal with their relationships, and solve personal and family problems.
