Social Work Theory and Methods Comparison Table Theory Key Concepts Advantages Limitations Situations where this may be useful Systems Theory People are not isolated individuals but operate as part of wider networks or "systems" Systems may be informal (e.g. family or friends)‚ formal (e.g. clubs‚ support groups) or public (schools‚ hospitals) Difficulties may arise if there is a lack of fit between the person and the systems they operate within. Systems can be employed to support the service user
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Pursuing a Social Work Education Upon entering college‚ my focus was strictly psychology. I loved getting to understand individuals‚ as well as how a person’s thought could influence their lives. However‚ being a social welfare minor I came to understand that there are other impeding factors that can influence how an individual functions‚ lives‚ and even their development; one huge one being social factors. Social factors are things that influence the way a person lives. The more I came to learn
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truthful take away piece to me from this exercise is learning how much I want to find a way to connect with everyone. Since being accepted to the Masters of Social Work Program‚ I have found a new motivation and I am hoping to become involved in a lot of different aspects of social work. I am finding new interests in the field of social work every day. For example‚ I want to be a part of the committee to develop programs for 18-21 year old youth who are homeless. I also want to facilitate the development
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I really should not have been surprised that I would finally choose Social Work as my major‚ I have been surrounded by social workers and their values for the majority of my life. While some of these have not been the most ideal role models‚ the ones who are really cut out for the job radiate passion. Both of my parents worked in helping professions. My dad was a special education teacher for those with behavioral problems and those who had intellectual disabilities. My mom worked at Bryce Hospital
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perform. Some examples include; he can’t drive to work‚ go grocery shopping‚ eat in public‚ be in large crowds‚ and limits his employment opportunities. His anxiety began after we had been married for nearly five years. Our family is living below the poverty line. I decided that the best way to improve our economic situation was for me to
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Social Work Interview & Agency Tour Social Work as a Profession Thursday‚ October 24‚ 2010 Social Work Interview and Agency Tour Social work is not just an everyday job. You have to be tough to work in the social work field. We use social workers in our day-to-day lives. Social workers are not just found at social services but can be found everywhere; schools‚ hospitals‚ mental health facilities‚ etc. With a degree in social work you can do many things and have tons of opportunities. Basic
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discuss the role of a social worker as well as demonstrate the importance of set professional values within the profession of social work. The term social work can refer to many things; there is no one objective definition of social work. Politically speaking it could be described as a political entity‚ therefore making it a questioned matter. However according to the international association of schools of social work and the international federation of social workers‚ social work has clearly been described
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Topic: School Based Social Work Story: During my freshman year at College‚ I was mad aware of a job opening at a local public school on Staten Island. Some of the college’s students spent their first semester volunteering there for their freshman learning community. By the second semester‚ all the volunteers left because the atmosphere of the school was challenging. With all of the free help gone‚ the school put out a flyer for paid after school help positions. I jumped at the opportunity for
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Personal Narrative Statement 1) How do you account for your interest in social work? In your response‚ discuss paid or volunteer experiences that support your choice of social work as a profession? My interest in social work developed during college. I always had a interest in helping others in one way or another. I joined a sorority in college‚ Delta Sigma Theta‚ which is based off of community service. During the week I would volunteer to tutor children that were struggling in certain areas
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1) In your own words‚ please describe generalist social work. How do you see it different form other helping professions? There exists a monumental difference between a generalist’s social work and a helping profession’s work. This is ascribed to the fact that the generalist’s work is not limited to any client or work. Instead‚ they deal with all facets of the client’s life. One of the factors that puts a generalist a notch higher is the fact that they recognize the interactions of a client with
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