week 2 Flashcards
scientific philantrophy
an approach to social work that rejected moral judgement and encourage scientific assessment to human behaviour to find a solution
the era of moral reform
aided poor distinguished btween two types of relief. one for the elderly and sick who would receive relief in poor houses, and for the able bodied who would work in labour houses in exchange of relief
the era of social reform
growing awareness of social injustices and the need for reforms to improve the well being of the individual
foundational theories and prespectives
general explanations and the underlying makeup of our society . focuses on personality, behaviour, people, political and economic relationships
practice theories /models
built on foundational theories but they are specific to how social work is practiced. focusing on assessing a client and approaching in the most effective way
ecological theorie
problems if there lack of fit between people and society. influence of social factors on behaviour
cognitive theory
based on the idea that mental and emotional distress are maintained by an individuals cognitive behaviour. a persons thoughts and beleifs determine their emotional and behavioural responses to life events
mindfullness theory
living in the present moment not worrying about the past or future
mindfulness based stress reduction
gains insight into how stress and distress are increased by habitual patterns and by cognitive reactivity and sensations thoughts emotions
solutions focused practice model
belief that people have the necessary resources to resolve their problems and contribute to their own personal growth
narrative theory
belief that a persons beliefs skills and knowlodge can be the means to help them reclaim their lives
systems theory
working of Widder social systems such as family school workplace etc
structural theory
empathy reflection and belief in the basic good in people
critical theory
socio economic structures looks at age race gender sexuality
anti oppressive theory
cluster of theories who share the same goal
empowerment
the enhancement in personal power that enables individuals to take action and improve their situations
cognitive behaviour therapy
based on the idea that mental and emotional distress or disorders are maintained by an individuals cognitive factors. a persons belief determine their emotional and behavirial responses to life events
mindfullness
living in the present moment. nit focusing on future of past
mindfulness based stress reduction
gains insight into how stress and distress are increased by automatic and habitual patterns and by cognitive reactivity to sensations thought an emotions. aims to reduce vulnerability to these mind states for a better quality of life
solutions focused practice model
belief that people have the nescessry inner resources to resolve their problems and contribute to their own growth and change
narrative theory
view that a persons beliefs skills principles and knowledge can be the means to help them reclaim their lives in the face of a problem
creative arts therapy
allows clients to validate their feeling by allowing them to express themselves in powerful ways
art therapy
digital story telling
through websites blogs and media to tell their stories
play therapy
observation in behaviour. often used in children to observe their feeling snd interactions with other children
photo voice
documenting individual families and communities realities through photos
theory of social work
set of ideas that attempts to explain and make predictions about a particular issue. the frameworks and principles
client centred practice model
clients are the experts in knowing their own problems.carl rogers
the task centered practice model
assumptions that people experiencing problems typically passes the resources and motivation to resolve them
the solution focused practice
people have the necessary inner sources to resolve their problems and contribute to their own growth
individual level theorie
focus on individuals and their immediate interactions with others
structural level theory
emphasis on social structures and system and how they shape peoples experiences
