Discipline And Ideas In Applied Social Science PDF

DISCIPLINE AND IDEAS IN APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCE DIASS WHAT IS SOCIAL AND APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCE?  SOCIAL SCIENCE The study of society and the manner in which people beave and influence in the world around us. The uttermost goal of social science is to answer different questions and probl...

DISCIPLINE AND IDEAS IN APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCE DIASS WHAT IS SOCIAL AND APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCE?  SOCIAL SCIENCE The study of society and the manner in which people beave and influence in the world around us. The uttermost goal of social science is to answer different questions and problems about the society and human condition on how to improve it.  APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCE The study that uses the knowledge based theories, principles and methods of interdisciplinary disciplines of basic social science to understand the society and to help address or solve a social problem or practical problem in society  INTRODUCTION The Discipline of counseling is a relationship characterized by the application of one or more psychological theories and recognized set of communication skills appropriate to a clients intimate concerns, problems, or aspiration  WHAT IS COUNSELING? Empowers diverse individuals, families and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education and career goals it involves helping people make needed changes in ways of thinking, feeling and behaving.  CONTEXT AND THE BASIC CONCEPTS OF COUNSELING Counseling is affected by the context and the surrounding factors. They are explored here as part of the basic concepts of counseling that are very important to consider.  PRIMARY CONTEXT Peers as Context. Friends, attitudes, norms and behaviors have a strong influence on adolescents. Many issues are often introduced to the individual by their peers.  Neighborhood as Context. The interactions between family and its neighborhood as immediate context are also important to consider. A family functions within a particular neighborhood.  Counseling as Context. The National Institute of health recognizes counseling itself as a context. Regardless of a therapeutic approach in use, the counseling situation in itself is a context.  From the counseling context, other success factors such as client factors, counselor factors, contextual factors and process factors should be managed well so as to contribute toward success of the engagement. Example: Counselor Factors – The personality, skills, and personal qualities of a counselor can significantly impact the outcomes of  GOALS AND SCOPE OF COUNSELING The general goal is to lend an individual client or group to self-emancipation in relation to a felt problem. At some stage in the process, the client should attain insight and understanding oneself, achieve better self-awareness and look at oneself with increase self empowerment.  PRINCIPLES OF COUNSELING Can be found in the basic process of counseling since they govern each and every step: developing trust; exploring problems areas; helping to set goals; empowering into actions; helping to maintain change; and agreeing when to end. CORE VALUES OF COUNSELING Certain values are considered core to counseling and are reflected and expressed in the practice of counseling. All counselors are expected to embrace these and similar set of core values as essential and integral to their work. Example: Respect for Human dignity. This means that the counselor most provide a client unconditional positive regard, compassion, non- judgmental attitude, empathy and trust. SOCIAL WORK The social worker professionals and practitioners are aware that their professional is based on the principles of human rights and social justice that serve to empower individuals, groups and communities to develop their full potential and well- being. The focus of intervention in social work is the relationship between the individual and their immediate and wider social environment. THE ROLES , FUNCTIONS, AND COMPETENCIES OF SOCIAL WORK ROLES OF SOCIAL WORK The roles are generally interwoven with functions but Dubois and Miley 2008, have provided elements that can be distinctively viewed as roles rather than functions. MODERN ROLES OF SOCIAL WORKERS Case Management Direct Practice Policy Building CASE MANAGEMENT Case management is when social workers help their clients navigate the social services system. This may involve providing information and resources, connecting clients with community services, and teaching them how to advocate for themselves. Example: Someone working in a community health center, assisting low- income individuals in accessing healthcare services, services, securing housing, and DIRECT PRACTICE Direct practice in social work involves many responsibilities, including maintaining immediate contact with clients and connecting them with the services and resources they need. Example: Work with client, such as intake, assessments, counselling, psycho-education, providing emotional support, or coaching. POLICY BUILDING Social workers are deeply involved in both the creation and implementation of policy though direct contact with the most vulnerable segments of the population, for example, how to meet the needs of a city’s homeless population or how to reduce youth violence. FUNCTION OF SOCIAL WORK Counsel with individuals, facilities groups, work with families, refine agency procedures, initiate new programs, lobby for legislative changes organize community action, educate the public, conduct needs assessments and evaluate practice and programs at various system levels and targets of change or social transformation; Enchance social functioning of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities; FUNCTIONS OF SOCIAL WORK Link clients systems with needed resources; Improve the operations of social service delivery network and Promote social justice though development of social policy CONSULTANCY Refers to professional activities through which social workers and their clients plan, initiate, and pursue actions towards desired change Example: Human resources consultant advise businesses on managing their employees for long-term business success. They provide clients with processes for human resource affairs, like effective training and development. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Refers to the act of coordinating, systematizing, and intergrating resources and services needed to support social functioning, meeting needs and resolving problems. Example: EDUCATION Refers to the provision and critical information. COMPETENCIES OF SOCIAL WORK Function Competencies In mental health setting, are cases managers, advocates, administrators, therapists, and to use reseach as basic for problem -solving and choice intervention SOCIAL WORK SOCIAL WORK SOCIAL WORK SOCIAL WORK SOCIAL WORK