Social Work Chapter 3

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generalist social work practice

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broad range of training for social work practice, primarily used to guide and coordinate service.

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micro practice

Back 2

help individual, families, and small groups function better within the larger environment.

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macro practice

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changing the larger social environment so that it benefits individuals and families.

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assesment

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determination of a person's presenting concerns, details of others involved, environment, personal history, and background in order to identify appropriate services.

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intake

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form of assessment that is usually conducted through a formal interview with the client and includes provision of information on available services.

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information and referral (I&R)

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efforts to enhanve clients' access to services by providing information on availability, location, and eligibility.

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network linkages

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serving as the connection between social service systems for a client.

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direct services

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the provision of social services by social workers.

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case management

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coordination and referral of services for a client.

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psychological treatment

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form of direct practice that emphasizes explanation of the internal determinants of people's behaviors, with focus on early life experiences and childhood memories.

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problem-solving method

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pragmatic approach to social work direct practice that emphasizes identifying the client's present difficulties, which are a natural part of life, and providing knowledge and resources to help with the problem.

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task-centered social work

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short-term treatment focused on client-acknowledged problems.

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crisis intervention

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short-term model of social work practice that is designed to assist victims and survivors in returning to their precrisis level of functioning.

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cognitive-behavioral therapies

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practice interventions designed to weaken or lesson habitual reactions to troublesome situations in order to calm the mind and body so the person can think more clearly and make better decisions

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socialization groups

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groups designed to help participants learn how to behave in socially accepted ways so they can function effectively in their lives and communities.

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educational groups

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used to impart information and train people in needed skills.

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theraputic groups

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groups focused on the use of psychological intervention to address internal concerns.

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task-centered groups

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groups that are concerned with organizational and social change

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community organizing

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process of bringing people together to work for needed change.

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community planning

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collecting data, analyzing a situation, and developing strategies to move from a problem to a solution.

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community development

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process of helping individuals improve the conditions of their lives by increased involvement in the social and economic conditions of their communities.

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community change

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desired outcome for improving social and economic conditions.

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community development

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process of helping individuals improve the conditions of their lives by increased involvement in the social and economic conditions of their communities.

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community organizing

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the process of brining people together to work for needed change.