Questions and Answers
What is social work?
The art and science of helping others.
What is the aim of social work?
To create enriched environments that support individuals' optimal personal development.
What is the cycle of care?
The work of counselors in the helping process in three distinctive phases: empathetic attachment, active involvement, and felt separation.
What are the 6 stages of problem solving or the helping process?
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What happens during the intake/engagement stage?
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What occurs during the assessment phase?
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What is involved in the planning and contracting stage?
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What is the treatment/intervention stage?
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What happens during the evaluation stage?
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What is termination in the helping process?
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What is The Helping Process?
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What defines the Social Work Role?
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What is the micro level in social work?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Social Work
- Social work is defined as both an art and science aimed at helping others.
- The primary aim is to foster environments that facilitate optimal personal development, helping individuals utilize their innate abilities within their social context.
Cycle of Care
- The helping process involves three distinct phases:
- Empathetic attachment
- Active involvement
- Felt separation
Stages of the Helping Process
- Six key stages in problem-solving include:
- Intake/Engagement: Initial contact and rapport establishment between the social worker and client.
- Assessment: Gathering information from the client and relevant others to understand the situation.
- Planning and Contracting: Development of a formal or informal contract outlining goals and focus for the helping process.
- Treatment/Intervention: Collaborative effort where both the client and social worker work toward established goals, with ongoing reassessment.
- Evaluation: Analyzing the effectiveness of the intervention after completion, ensuring an ongoing reflective process.
- Termination: Mutual decision on when and how to conclude the helping relationship.
The Helping Process
- Characterized as a fluid and dynamic sequence of interactions aimed at problem resolution and personal growth.
Social Work Roles
- Defined by expected professional behaviors, roles include:
- Micro Level: Social workers serve as enablers and counselors at an individual level.
- Mezzo Level: Act as brokers, connecting clients with community resources for support.
- Macro Level: Engage in planning and strategizing initiatives for community improvement.
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Explore the key concepts in Chapter 1 of Social Work with this flashcard quiz. Test your knowledge of the definitions and aims of social work as well as the cycle of care. Perfect for students learning the foundations of the helping process in social work.