Mental health issues are a growing concern in society today due to the increase numbers of mental illness in society (Statistics Canada, 2016). With the increasing numbers in mental health concerns there is a rise in the need for community supports such as counseling centers, therapy, and health care professionals such as social workers. “There has been an increase of perceived poor mental health in men and women from 2011 to 2014. In Canada the increase is from 5.6% in 2011 to 6.3% in 2014” (Statistics Canada, 2016). With the increase of mental health issues, it is of paramount importance for social work practitioners to understand the theoretical framework they intend to use in their practice. In this paper I will reflect on my learning
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There are many disadvantages with the DSM 5; “(1) it counters strength-based perspective, (2) it is pathologizing, (3) it is individualizing, ignoring social contribution such as oppression, poverty, (4) it is stigmatizing/labeling and (5) it forms socially constructed views of mental illness” (Regehr & Glancy, 2014, p. 93). However, I believe that I will be able to use these assessments to coincide with my social work to provide the best opportunities for my clients. Mental health is an area where such assessments like the DSM 5 are used and if I am knowledgeable of the advantages along with the disadvantages it will give me a position to advocate for my client when decisions are made for them that place them into a …show more content…
428). In my framework I will make sure to include the client in the process of finding out what works best for that individual. This will be an empowering process allowing for the client to be the director of their own life. In my framework I will also use current psychosocial treatments which are “based on developing a trusting relationship in order to help the client cope with an extremely serious illness” (Drake et al, 2003, p. 432). Throughout this semester the importance of building relationships has been a common theme according to Jen Smith (November 18, 2016) relationships make someone feel heard and open lines of communication. If I am able to build strong relationships with clients, they will be more open and willing to work together to find the best treatment for them.
Issues of Social Justice, Anti-Racism and Critical Social
There are many disadvantages with the DSM 5; “(1) it counters strength-based perspective, (2) it is pathologizing, (3) it is individualizing, ignoring social contribution such as oppression, poverty, (4) it is stigmatizing/labeling and (5) it forms socially constructed views of mental illness” (Regehr & Glancy, 2014, p. 93). However, I believe that I will be able to use these assessments to coincide with my social work to provide the best opportunities for my clients. Mental health is an area where such assessments like the DSM 5 are used and if I am knowledgeable of the advantages along with the disadvantages it will give me a position to advocate for my client when decisions are made for them that place them into a …show more content…
428). In my framework I will make sure to include the client in the process of finding out what works best for that individual. This will be an empowering process allowing for the client to be the director of their own life. In my framework I will also use current psychosocial treatments which are “based on developing a trusting relationship in order to help the client cope with an extremely serious illness” (Drake et al, 2003, p. 432). Throughout this semester the importance of building relationships has been a common theme according to Jen Smith (November 18, 2016) relationships make someone feel heard and open lines of communication. If I am able to build strong relationships with clients, they will be more open and willing to work together to find the best treatment for them.
Issues of Social Justice, Anti-Racism and Critical Social