BSHS335 Models Worksheet 1 
University of Phoenix Material
Decision-Making Models
Human services professionals often need to make ethical decisions when providing support to clients. Decision-making models help supply guidance to case managers. Complete the following table to compare three decision-making models.
Models
Characteristics of the model
Advantages of the model
Disadvantages of the model
Feminist model
Calls for maximum involvement of the client on every part of the process. Power should be equalized in the therapeutic relationship.
The client is always involved in the decision making and the therapist and client are equal.
Only used for women.
Social constructionist model
Focuses on counseling with some negotiations.
People are working together in a group.
The client does not have full say.
Transcultural integrative model
Includes cultural factors in a step by step format.
Counselors go by a step by step procedure. This way there is no one left out.
Setting and population may vary.
Decision-Making Models
Human services professionals often need to make ethical decisions when providing support to clients. Decision-making models help supply guidance to case managers. Complete the following table to compare three decision-making models.
Models
Characteristics of the model
Advantages of the model
Disadvantages of the model
Feminist model
Calls for maximum involvement of the client on every part of the process. Power should be equalized in the therapeutic relationship.
The client is always involved in the decision making and the therapist and client are equal.
Only used for women.
Social constructionist model
Focuses on counseling with some negotiations.
People are working together in a group.
The client does not have full say.
Transcultural integrative model
Includes cultural factors in a step by step format.
Counselors go by a step by step procedure. This way there is no one left out.
Setting and population may vary.