SW handouts Flashcards
what are the three plagues?
loneliness, helplessness, boredom
what is the antidote to loneliness?
loving companionship (human and animal)
what is the antidote to helplessness?
opportunity to give as well as receive care
what is antidote to boredom?
creating environment in which unexpected and unpredictable interactions and happenings can take place
med treatment should be ___ of genuine human caring, not its ___
servant; master
most common measure used to analyse poverty in Canada is ___
Stats Canada Low Income Cut Off
the best place to send a letter to your MP is to:
constituency office
what are the 13 components of feminist social work practice ?
validating social context, re-valuing positions enacted by women, recognizing diff in male and female experience, rebalancing perceptions of normality and deviance, inclusive stance, attention to power dynamics in therapeutic relationship, recognizing personal is political, deconstructive stance, partnering stance, inclusive scholarship, challenging reductionist models, empowerment practice, myth of value free psychotherapy
what is partnering stance?
therapist disclose personal info about selves
what is inclusive scholarship?
emphasize quantitative, qualitative, narrative
what is process of ethical decision making?
1) identify individuals/groups likely affected by decision 2) identify values impacting decision 3) explore ethical decision making tools, other considerations (theories, legal obligations), identify diff alternatives for action, consult with colleagues, make decision and document, monitor and evaluate
what are important leadership skills?
preparing, structuring, listening, re-directing, universalizing, linking, providing feedback, summarizing, using humour, setting tasks, modelling, encouragement, exploring purposiveness of behaviour, evaluation
to be involved in group, need to feel:
belonging, expectations, ability to contribute, goals, making progress, purposeful beyond group, challenged, informed of agenda, trust facilitator
when working with adults, few characteristics to be aware of:
experience and maturity, know what they want to learn, only have time learn what they need, adults learn best when material is meaningful, adults have diff learning styles, self-directing, use what they learn, voluntary learners
role of small group facilitator:
1) model good communication and interpersonal skill, clearly define fxn, motivate, encourage, monitor, clarify, assist to stay on task, encourage leadership, explore alternatives, involve, explore application, courage to be imperfect
