Chapter 9 focused on the planning process used in social work. Following assessment, planning is used to make goals to achieve desired results of change. Planning should foster growth of the client and the community to meet the needs of others. In order to plan I need to have skills and knowledge about human systems and how they function and interventive strategies. I also must take into consideration the values of myself, my client, and the community.
As I plan, I must have a client-centered perspective and process. I will include my client in the planning process to empower them, improve their problem solving skills, and increase the likelihood of success. Therefore, I will write my plans with my clients, or review them with my clients. …show more content…
Goals and objectives, 2. Units of attention, and 3. Strategies. The goal is the overall outcome to be achieved, the objectives are intermittent goals used to reach the final goal. As a social worker, I may see many things that I believe need to be improved in my clients’ lives and want to fix everything. This could easily overwhelm my clients and could feel that I am judging them. I should focus on what my client wants to accomplish. The client should work on three goals at the most, and children may only be able to handle one or two. I will use my client’s strengths and strengths from their environment and resources when helping them make goals. This will increase the likelihood of them achieving their goals. The goals should be specific, with smaller steps, or objectives, to achieve them. Goals are broad, and objectives are specific, measurable and have deadlines. Goals should always be made with my …show more content…
Overcoming discrimination has made them stronger. 2. A strength could be strong family ties and support systems. 3. I could focus on their talents, achievements, and skills. When working with a woman, three of her strengths could be: 1. Overcoming stereotypes. 2. If she is a mother, I could focus on her skills and dedication to care for her children. If she has a job, I could talk to her about her strengths in her employment, such as dedication, being hard-working, and knowledgeable. 3. I could praise her for her desire to improve her situation. When working with someone who is gay or lesbian, their strengths could include: 1. A support system of family or friends or both. If they don’t have a support system I will refer them to a support group and let them know that I support and am here for them. 2. Being courageous to confide in me about their sexual orientation. 3. Let them know that most people are supportive of people who are gay and lesbian. If they live in a community that is not accepting, see if it is possible for them to move, or meet with others who are LGBT and supportive of
As I plan, I must have a client-centered perspective and process. I will include my client in the planning process to empower them, improve their problem solving skills, and increase the likelihood of success. Therefore, I will write my plans with my clients, or review them with my clients. …show more content…
Goals and objectives, 2. Units of attention, and 3. Strategies. The goal is the overall outcome to be achieved, the objectives are intermittent goals used to reach the final goal. As a social worker, I may see many things that I believe need to be improved in my clients’ lives and want to fix everything. This could easily overwhelm my clients and could feel that I am judging them. I should focus on what my client wants to accomplish. The client should work on three goals at the most, and children may only be able to handle one or two. I will use my client’s strengths and strengths from their environment and resources when helping them make goals. This will increase the likelihood of them achieving their goals. The goals should be specific, with smaller steps, or objectives, to achieve them. Goals are broad, and objectives are specific, measurable and have deadlines. Goals should always be made with my …show more content…
Overcoming discrimination has made them stronger. 2. A strength could be strong family ties and support systems. 3. I could focus on their talents, achievements, and skills. When working with a woman, three of her strengths could be: 1. Overcoming stereotypes. 2. If she is a mother, I could focus on her skills and dedication to care for her children. If she has a job, I could talk to her about her strengths in her employment, such as dedication, being hard-working, and knowledgeable. 3. I could praise her for her desire to improve her situation. When working with someone who is gay or lesbian, their strengths could include: 1. A support system of family or friends or both. If they don’t have a support system I will refer them to a support group and let them know that I support and am here for them. 2. Being courageous to confide in me about their sexual orientation. 3. Let them know that most people are supportive of people who are gay and lesbian. If they live in a community that is not accepting, see if it is possible for them to move, or meet with others who are LGBT and supportive of