24 Questions
What type of groups is the Remedial Approach deemed appropriate for?
Disadvantaged groups, such as out of school youth and drug abusers
What is the concept of the group in the Remedial Approach?
A means of treatment and context of treatment
What is the purpose of direct means of influence in the Remedial Approach?
To bring about change in individual group members
What role does the worker play as a central person in the Remedial Approach?
Object of identification and drive
What is the purpose of indirect means of influence in the Remedial Approach?
To modify or change the conditions of the group
What is an example of a direct means of influence in the Remedial Approach?
Face-to-face contact with a group member
What is the goal of the Remedial Approach?
To bring about change in individual group members
What role does the worker play as an executive in the Remedial Approach?
Controller of member roles
What is the primary goal of Step 1 in the four-step approach to crisis intervention?
To define the client's dilemma and its meaning
What is a key advantage of group crisis intervention over individual crisis intervention?
It allows for ventilation of feelings in the presence of others
Which of the following is a type of direct influence procedure in crisis intervention?
Advice-giving
What is the primary focus of Step 3 in the four-step approach to crisis intervention?
Mobilizing new problem-solving skills
Which population is targeted in group crisis intervention?
All of the above
What is a key benefit of group participation in crisis intervention?
Mutual assistance in considering alternative ways of coping
What is a primary aim of Step 2 in the four-step approach to crisis intervention?
To identify the client's coping means and their effectiveness
Which of the following is NOT a type of crisis intervention?
Pharmacological intervention
What is the main focus of the Developmental Approach in group work?
To promote collective self-help and self-realization
What is the goal of the Developmental Approach in terms of social functioning?
To promote eufunctional social functioning in all group members
What is the role of the social worker in the Developmental Approach?
To facilitate collective self-help and self-realization
What is the main difference between the Developmental Approach and the Remedial Approach?
The Developmental Approach focuses on collective self-help, while the Remedial Approach focuses on individual issues
What is the purpose of assessments and diagnostic evaluations in group work?
To create remedial plans for individuals with issues
What is the focus of the learning outcome 'assess the developmental needs and stages of group members'?
To tailor group interventions to promote healthy growth and development
What is the main goal of the Remedial Approach in group work?
To provide remedial plans for individuals with issues
What is the significance of identifying conflicts and challenges within a group?
To recognize when intercession-mediation is needed
Study Notes
The Remedial Approach
- The Remedial Approach is suitable for disadvantaged groups, such as out-of-school youth, street children, drug abusers, and legal offenders, who may be heading towards deviant careers without timely intervention.
- The group serves as a means of treatment, where peer interactions and other influences are used to affect members.
- The group also provides opportunities for direct worker-client interactions, contributing to change.
Means of Influence
- Direct means of influence: actions that treat the client, such as worker's use of interventions during face-to-face contacts.
- Indirect means of influence: influencing the conditions of the group to affect members.
- Extra group means of influence.
Forms of Direct Means of Influence
- Worker as central person: objects of identification and drives.
- Worker as symbol and spokesperson: represents legitimate values of society.
- Worker as motivator and stimulator: defines individual goals and tasks.
- Worker as executive: controller of member role.
Learning Outcomes
- Assess developmental needs and stages of group members.
- Tailor group interventions to promote healthy growth and development.
- Assess effectiveness of developmental interventions.
- Conduct assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
- Identify conflicts and challenges within a group.
- Respond swiftly and effectively to crisis situations.
The Developmental Approach
- People are seen as being on a scale ranging from socially functional (adequate), to dysfunctional (inadequate), to eufunctional (optimum).
- The approach focuses on collective self-help and self-realization.
- Techniques used: reassurance and encouragement, direct influence procedures, and reflective discussion techniques.
Crisis Intervention
- Targets individuals in crisis, those in collective crisis, and those associated with persons in crisis.
- Advantages over individual crisis interventions: ventilation of feelings, group support, mobilization of personal strengths, and mutual assistance in considering alternative ways of coping.
The Four-Step Approach
- Step 1: search for the precipitating event of the presenting problem and its meaning to the client.
- Step 2: search for the coping means utilized by the client.
- Step 3: search for alternative ways of coping that might better fit the current situation.
- Step 4: (not mentioned)
A social work approach for disadvantaged groups, including out of school youth and legal offenders. The group serves as a means of treatment, influencing members through peer interactions.
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