Critical social work

I would not make it known that we have a social work and client relationship. If my client approached me then I would talk with her, but if I was not first approached by my client, then I probably would not acknowledge that we have any sort of relationship. Before our next session, I would look into…

A great Social Worker requires a person being culturally competent. Cultural Competency is the “cultural and linguistic competence is a set of congruent behaviors, attitudes, and policies that come together in a system, agency, or among professionals that enables effective work in cross-cultural situations” ( Dettlaff & Rycraft, 2014, pg. 110). Working within this field, no one family situation or culture will be the same. As a social worker, it is our job, to become aware…

changes in their lives which may include social, financial, and health issues. To cope with the situation, most elderly people consider spending their old age in a nursing home, community-based center, or they employ professional social worker in their home. The social workers services needed may include adult day care, mental health care, crisis intervention, case management, senior centers, and housing and transportation assistance (Rosenberg, 16). Social workers assist elderly people to cope…

The purpose of this case policy analysis is to identify the absence of actions that could have been taken by the Department of Social Services and La Alianza that contributed to the outcomes of the children reported in the case study High Stakes and Frightening Lapses. Additionally, the recommended stance of the Commissioner of DSS at the end of the case study will be to implement new contracts with nonprofit agencies while increasing communication between the agencies to prevent additional…

Secondly, the social worker acts as a member of the therapeutic alliance between the client and herself (Rehgr & Antle, 1997). These roles can often conflict, as the social worker has a responsibility to help the client with the issues that he or she presents with, as well as an obligation to the agency to perform the required intervention (Pope & Kang, 2011). Thus, at the first session, it is important for the practitioner to clarify the responsibilities that the he or she has to the agency,…

Given the chance to further my education in social work is of great importance to me. My focus as an undergrad has always been with an eye toward graduate school and a career as a professional social worker. Having gained lifelong knowledge and skills for achieving my bachelors of social work, it is a necessity to continue learning as much as I can. Furthermore, I am looking for increased opportunities to learn the required skills to enable me to work with people supporting them and making a…

The article talks about the difference between PTSD and moral injury. Interestingly, it goes into what a social worker should do to help a client with moral injury. “Social workers must have several areas of competence including (1) the quality of therapeutic presence and unconditional regard, (2) treatment modalities for trauma, (3) the ethical integration of faith and practice, and (4)…

Many people are affected by poverty. Poverty not only affects adults, but it also affects the children who will be the future of our society. Many people have come together to help out those in need like the organization Salvation Army. They provide food, shelter, and clothing. Is there more that an average person can do to help children affected by poverty? My research topic is over the effects that poverty has on children’s health and cognitive development and things that can be done to help…

Social institutions are a key element to the structure of societies. They consist of people who came together for a common purpose, and are part of the social order of society. They set an example of what the behavior and expectations are for individuals in society. Having these institutions help decrease chaos and increase structure. Each institution involves different things, but is important part of our daily life. Education is a major social institution that impacts the lives of many people…

Public Speaking Analysis of Shonda Rhymes: My Year of Saying Yes to Everything Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, and Scandal are television shows that commandeer many television screens and Netflix-binge sessions. These series are captivating, poignant, and written and directed by one spectacular woman, Shonda Rhymes. Shonda Rhymes is also the speaker behind the Ted Talk, My Year of Saying Yes to Everything, which has gained over two-million views since its filming in February of 2016. In her…