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What is Macro Social Work?
Interventions provided on a large scale that affect entire communities and systems of care.
What is Micro Social Work?
The practice that happens directly with an individual client or family.
What is Mezzo Social Work?
Interventions that happen on an intermediate scale, involving neighborhoods, institutions, or smaller groups.
Which of the following are examples of Macro Social Work? (Select all that apply)
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What is an example of Micro Social Work?
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What is an example of Mezzo Social Work?
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What is the definition of Generalized Practice?
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What does a Generalized Practitioner do?
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What does the 'Strengths Perspective' emphasize?
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Those working from a strength perspective assume that:
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What is the role of empowerment in Generalized Practice?
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What are the skills of generalist practice?
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What is assessment in generalist practice?
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What is another basic skill in generalist work?
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What is empathic listening?
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What is the 'termination skill' in social work?
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What are the roles involved in case management?
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How does case management help individuals?
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What is the NASW definition of case management?
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Study Notes
Macro and Micro Social Work
- Macro Social Work: Involves large-scale interventions impacting communities and care systems.
- Micro Social Work: Direct practice with individuals or families, the most common form of social work.
- Mezzo Social Work: Focuses on intermediate scale interventions involving smaller groups or institutions.
Examples of Practice
- Macro Examples: Lobbying for healthcare law changes and organizing activist groups for social policy reform.
- Micro Examples: Assisting individuals with housing, healthcare access, and family therapy; includes military social work support.
- Mezzo Examples: Community organizing and management of social work organizations, promoting institutional or cultural change.
Generalist Practice Fundamentals
- Definition #1: Ability to assist clients at all levels, from individuals to communities.
- Definition #2: Employing diverse social work methods effectively.
Generalized Practitioner Role
- Broadly assesses individual, group, or organizational needs, connecting them to suitable resources, akin to case manager functions.
Strengths Perspective
- Focuses on leveraging clients' strengths and abilities to address challenges rather than emphasizing deficiencies.
Empowerment in Practice
- Generalized practitioners highlight clients' unique coping methods and mobilize their strengths while utilizing natural helping networks and environmental resources.
Skills in Generalist Practice
- Essential skills include assessment, referral, brokering assistance, and evaluating service effectiveness, alongside empathetic communication.
Assessment Process
- Core component of generalist practice involving detailed analysis of a client's situation across varying client systems.
Referral Abilities
- Competence in directing clients to necessary resources, often requiring inter-professional collaboration.
Communication Skills
- Empathic listening is critical for understanding client perspectives without judgment; effective questioning techniques are essential.
Termination Skills
- Properly concluding client relationships involves final evaluations, ensuring all needs have been addressed.
Case Management Concepts
- Roles: Encompasses methods of service delivery across disciplines including social workers and paraprofessionals.
- Purpose: Assists clients in identifying help areas and connecting them with relevant resources.
NASW Definition of Case Management
- Detailed understanding of client needs and structured guidance towards support mechanisms, pivotal to social work.
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