During SWRK 622 students were given an assignment to write a brief overview of a family receiving family therapy services that included the main points of the assessment of the family system, a short treatment plan, and the expected outcomes for change. This coincides with competency seven as it requires practicum students to assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Creating an effective treatment plan for the assignment required engaging, assessing, intervening and evaluating individuals within the family. This assignment provides the experience needed to improve the skillsets needed to properly service the clients served at the Department of Community Based Services (DCBS).
The engaging phase involves dialogue with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. As a practicum student this is achieved by using effective interpersonal skills such as listening carefully, making eye contact, using open ended questions to gather maximum …show more content…
Practicum students/social worker are obligated to provide the best service to the clients. Therefore, listening to the clients’ issues during the assessment phase may bring about change. Effective assessments are an attribute to the client’s treatment plan and the student’s hands on experience.
The strengths/skills that are displayed during the practicum placements includes actively listening and critical thinking. Being absent from the practicum leads to a break in the continuation of services which as an impact on the clients. Gaining a master’s degree in social work is just the start in forging your career as a social worker. A master’s degree proves you've met the educational requirements. However, the needed skills, knowledge, and training requirements are gained through internship such as the practicum assignment at
The engaging phase involves dialogue with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. As a practicum student this is achieved by using effective interpersonal skills such as listening carefully, making eye contact, using open ended questions to gather maximum …show more content…
Practicum students/social worker are obligated to provide the best service to the clients. Therefore, listening to the clients’ issues during the assessment phase may bring about change. Effective assessments are an attribute to the client’s treatment plan and the student’s hands on experience.
The strengths/skills that are displayed during the practicum placements includes actively listening and critical thinking. Being absent from the practicum leads to a break in the continuation of services which as an impact on the clients. Gaining a master’s degree in social work is just the start in forging your career as a social worker. A master’s degree proves you've met the educational requirements. However, the needed skills, knowledge, and training requirements are gained through internship such as the practicum assignment at