Weeks 1-2

Question 1

Service

Answer 1

Help people in need and address social problems // Social workers are encouraged to volunteer some portion of their professional skills with no expectation of significant financial return (pro bono service).

Question 2

Name all 6 core values (NASW Code of Ethics)

Answer 2

Service
Social Justice
Dignity and worth of the person
Importance of human relationships
Integrity
Competence

Question 3

Social Justice

Answer 3

Challenge social injustices // Seek to promote sensitivity to and knowledge about oppression and cultural and ethnic diversity.

Question 4

Dignity and worth of a person

Answer 4

Respect the inherent dignity and worth of a person // Mindful of individual differences and cultural and ethnic diversity. They seek to resolve conflicts between clients’ interests and the broader society’s interests in a socially responsible manner

Question 5

Importance of human relationships

Answer 5

Recognize the central importance of human relationships // Relationships are a vehicle change. Social workers seek to strengthen relationships among people in a purposeful effort to promote, restore, maintain, and enhance the well-being of individuals, families, social groups, organizations, and communities.

Question 6

Integrity

Answer 6

Behave in a trustworthy manner // Social workers should take measures to care for themselves professionally and personally. Social workers act honestly and responsibly and promote ethical practices on the part of the organizations with which they are affiliated.

Question 7

Competence

Answer 7

Practice within areas of competence and develop/enhance professional expertise // Social workers continually strive to increase their professional knowledge and skills

Question 8

Name all 5 ethical standards of the profession & give examples of each

Answer 8

1) CLIENTS - boundaries, competence, privacy, commitment

2) COLLEAGUES - respect, collaboration, consultation

3) PRACTICE SETTINGS - supervision standards, billing, client records

4) PROFESSION - integrity, evaluation, research

5) BROADER SOCIETY - social welfare, public participation, political action

Question 9

There are thousands of therapy approaches, but all tend to fall under 2 category styles. What are they?

Answer 9

Ego-Supportive & Ego-Modifying

Question 10

Briefly describe the emphasis and outcomes of EGO-SUPPORTIVE treatment styles

Answer 10

Typically short-term, strengths-based approach that aims to build upon skills and restore/maintain/or slightly enhance functioning levels.

Question 11

Briefly describe the emphasis and outcomes of EGO-MODIFYING treatment styles

Answer 11

Typically long-term, much more psychodynamic approach that views problems stemming from an internal deficit (EX: character flaw, psychic conflict, poorly developed ego) and aims to positively change the person! Intense process. Not everyone is a good candidate.