Midterm Flashcards
Two Main Components of The Social Welfare System
Social Services and Income Security Programs
A new international definition of SW was adopted at the general meeting of the international federation of SW. What four concepts does this definition emphasize?
Social change and development, social cohesion, empowerment, person-in environment
The settlement house movement
This is a social movement that wanted to bring the wealthy and poor into the same world physical and socially. It helped the minority community live a life that the rich could get without hassle.
Social Gospel Movement
This was post-world war 1 and it involved religious groups that ried to bring together people and fighting agents of injustice and siffering within the poor communities for example, trying to end child labour, shorter work weeks, livable wages and factory worker regulations.
Differences between Direct and Indirect SSW practice
Direct SW is face to face, like counselling, group work and community development (on the field)
In-direct SW would be working with groups and organizations, like research groups and finding data and stats to better move forward with the field of social work. Advocating for people’s needs (behind the scenes)
Difference between Micro, Mezzo and Macro Level
micro social Work - refers to direct practice with individual and families
mezzo Social Work - is Social Work with groups and communities
macro social work - involves working with organizations or communities to improve or change Law or policies in general Society
Different Types of Groups
educational group, task, group, self-help, social action, support / therapeutic groups
What is not considered the activity of child welfare workers?
Drug and alcohol rehabilitation
Why are Indigenous populations overrepresented in the child welfare system?
The government pays for non - first nations welfare services more than it does first nation’s
There is more women and children who are abuse and missing than any other community and the government promised to do something about it, nothing was done.
Indigenous poverty is higher by 40% then the rest of the population
Indigenous families are more than 4 times likely to be investigated as well as removed from the home. Also, once a file is open is more likely for the file to stay open.
Abuse in these homes is 3x more than a non – indigenous household
What does Medicare Mean?
Medicare is a government funded system that is implanted by hospitals to help those who are insured to get the support they need if it may be dental or from a physician.
There are 5 main components to med care
Comprehensiveness- all heath institutions must insure their physicians and dentists
Public administration- all provincial health insurance must be carried out by a public authority on a non-profit basis
Universality’s- all people who are ensured are untitled to the same level of healthcare as everyone
Portability- that no matter if you move to a different province, you are still ensured
Accessibility- if you are ensured you have access to all healthcare facilities
Social determinants of health: general overview and examples
he wealthy have better access to healthcare / education / housing
People who are a minority have a harder time accessing services and supports that would be easier for someone else who isn’t a minority
Community health centers and how the are different from hospitals
Other health centers include
long – term care homes
HIV / AID’S clinic’s
Community center
Substance use disorders like ReHab
Treatment – disorder
Care homes
Nursing homes
Hospitals
They treat physical issues such as giving birth treating cancer by doing chemo - broken bones, high fever, sick kids hospital, illness or allergic, end of life care. Covid reaction they focus on emergencies that are deadly or could cause harm to oneself where as
Health Centers
focus on more than just the body’s issues, more mental as well. They are tailored to whatever center you’re in, example you’re in a long term care home / nursing home the environment will be fixed to their living situations and needs medically but also emotionally, keeping the people entertained and happy, fed and well taken care of where as a re-hab will focus on addiction and metal health and are based on different things, such as how to maintain sobriety and a healthy life style. Learning skills and tricks to do so.
Lobbying
This is the process through which individuals and groups articulate their interest to federal, provincial or municipal governments to influence public policy or government’s decision making.
The various types of Theories Include:
foundational theories / perspective social learning, psychosocial development, psychodynamic, transpersonal, and rational choice.
practice theories / models
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Crisis intervention model
Narrative therapy
Problem-solving model
Solution-focused therapy
Task-centered practice
Ecological Theory
understanding someone’s environment and where their trauma came from (examples - improve One-on-one Therapy. - Promote Community Resilience. Assist Migrant and Immigrant Populations. Enhance Community Resources. Influence Public Policy.)
Cognitive Theory
Form of psychotherapy made to help depression and mental health disorders meant to helping to solve issues and problems the person is facing
Systems Theory
this focuses on the aspects such as family, community, school, place of worship and workplace
Structural Theory
similar to eco-theory looking on empathy and understanding structural theory looks at the visible issues such as gender, social class, race, and ability the SW job is to help prevent discrimination angst these issues
Critical Theory
This is similar to structural theory but dives deeper into issues like anti- feminism, anti- racist theory, and anti – post – colonial theory.
Anti-oppressive Theory
as it sounds, supporting people who are a minority may that be race, gender, social class- (feminist social work / anti – racist social work) seeks power within making a change for the better
Generalist Social Work Practice
the focus of a generalist social worker is to ensure the social environment is maintained a healthy atmosphere following the code of conduct, using knowledge from social justice issues and social sciences to best support the clients and families.
Empowerment
is achieved by building on things such as, client resources, capabilities, strengths, and resilience/ providing case management, advocating for the client’s and engaging in activism such as (legal action help, or lobbying)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
DBT teaches people to accept their thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and the techniques to change them. Not only are personal skills taught in DBT, but skills for interpersonal relationships are also emphasized. DBT is based on CBT, but it focuses more on the emotional and social aspects of living.
EXAMPLES: Mindfulness- yoga- Groups - Art therapy
: core mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
A way to treat mental health disorders by learning how to solve issues and problems the person is facing. CBT suggests that our thoughts about a situation affect how we feel (emotionally and physically) and how we behave in that situation.
CBT treatment usually involves efforts to change thinking patterns. These strategies might include: Learning to recognize one’s distortions in thinking that are creating problems, and then to reevaluate them in light of reality. Gaining a better understanding of the behavior and motivation of others.
Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)
clearly aware of one’s thoughts and emotions, healthy ways to emotionally process things, learning how to affectively work through stressful situations, the development of positive self - awareness and self – image / this helps by dealing with chronic pain / anxiety, depression, ED’S, cancer, and suicidal behaviour
Solutions-focused practice model
making clients recognize their own issues / competencies / skills and support networks this focus on asking the questions like “How” and not so much “Why” (The components of solution focused therapy - ways to do this is using three methods) 1. Scaling questions 2. problem free talk 3. exception – seeking question’s
Narrative Therapy
A form of psychotherapy to help people realize their values, skills, and knowledge so they can work through any problems they have in life in a mature health manner.
Creative Arts Therapy
this is expressing your feelings and thoughts through art, weather that maybe, drawings, paintings, sculptures, and other media. This allows one to let out their feelings and thoughts onto art and tell a story through that releasing the pain and issue they are facing
Digital Storytelling
using stuff like cameras, computers, and other media sources to tell a story, example an emotional heartfelt short film. Their goal is to get a message across through media to connect with the viewers.
Play Therapy
this gives adults and kids time and the space to connect with their little ones, learning their behaviors feelings and emotions through play time reading behind the lines of your child.
Photovoice
a way of taking photos and connecting with the social groups especially marginalized comminates and doing this / using your voice to empower change.
Theories and The Early Methods
“new” models of social work in (1960)
Diagnostic Approach – recognizing the persons problem and breaking it down where it stems from and showing empathy.
Functional approach – Based on the belief in the potential of the person to make their own future direction in life
With respect to social welfare in Canada, major disputes arise in determining which groups are in need and to what extent they need state assistance. The two general approaches to social welfare are:
Residual and institutional
Selective welfare programs differ from universal programs, in that universal social programs:
Are available to everyone in a specific category, such as “people over age 65”
