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THEMATIC MOVEMENT OF GROUP’S Presented by: Group 1 GOAL SW 312 - Social Work Practice with Groups  1 OBJECTIVES At the end of the session, the future social work students will be able to learn the following obje...

THEMATIC MOVEMENT OF GROUP’S Presented by: Group 1 GOAL SW 312 - Social Work Practice with Groups  1 OBJECTIVES At the end of the session, the future social work students will be able to learn the following objectives, which aims to: Learn the concepts of Thematic Movement of group’s goal; Apply the knowledge and learnings in the practice as future social workers; Analyze the topic Socialand be able Work Practice to break them down with Groups into component parts; and  2 SOCIAL GOALS Social Work Practice with Groups  3 SOCIAL GOALS Is a quality of interaction with the community, mutual sharing of ideas and solutions to problems, andSocialsupport to Work Practice with Groups  4 BASIC CONCEPT OF SOCIAL GOALS ARE THE FOLLOWING: Social Work Practice with Groups Social Social consciousness refers to the awareness Consciousness and understanding individuals have of their social class and the broader societal structures that influence their lives, including their relationships with others and their place within the social hierarchy.  4 BASIC CONCEPT OF SOCIAL GOALS ARE THE FOLLOWING: Social Work Practice with Groups Social Social Responsibility responsibility is the term for people acting in a way that is a benefit to society and participating in activities that complete their civic duty.  4 BASIC CONCEPT OF SOCIAL GOALS ARE THE FOLLOWING: Social Work Practice with Groups Social Change - Social change in social work refers to a significant alteration over time in behavior patterns, cultural values and norms of a society. Social workers pursue social change, particularly with and on behalf of vulnerable and oppressed individuals and groups of people. Social workers’ social change efforts are focused primarily on issues of poverty, unemployment, discrimination, and other forms of social injustice. Social Work Practice with Groups MODELS 5 REMEDIAL AND RECIPROCAL  THE REMEDIAL AND RECIPROCAL MODEL 8 This approach is based on the theory of group work as a Social Treatment, which Robert D. Vinter and his colleagues at the University of Michigan first conceptualized and developed during the early 1960s. Social Work Practice with Groups  8 REMEDIAL MODEL The remedial model is the treatment of individuals and it tends to be clinically oriented. The model focuses on those who have problems of adjustment in personal and social relations. The remedial model is widely used in mental health centers, correctional institutions, family service organizations, counseling services, schools,Social healthWorkcare facilities, Practice and in many other agencies with Groups  8 THE TARGET OF THE REMEDIAL MODEL The persons who can benefit from this approach in our country includes out-of-school youth, street children, drug users, etc. who are headed toward deviant paths unless given timely attention. Social Work Practice with Groups  8 An Interactional View of Deviance According to Vinter, problematic behavior is generated and maintained through interactions between the client and individuals and/or situations. Behavior, moreover, is judged, encouraged or sanctioned by others within the person's immediate social situation. Social Work Practice with Groups  2 RECIPROCAL MODEL Social Work Practice with Groups  8 RECIPROCAL MODEL There is duality of attention in this model. It serves both the individual and society. According to Papell and Rothma, the thrust of this model is to establish a mutual aid system and worker or members do not keep here any preconceived goals. Social Work Practice with Groups  8 PREVENTION AND TREATMENT Social Work Practice with Groups  7 PREVENTION This involves early discovery, control, It is a preventive function of and elimination of those conditions or Social Work to identify situations that may have a harmful potential areas of effect on social functioning. disequilibrium between Examples of this function include counseling. on pre-marital and other individuals or groups and the family problems, sex education of environment to prevent the youth to prevent early marriage and occurrence of disequilibrium sexual abuse, and working for the Social Work Practice with Groups enactment of laws and policies that would help prevent abuse of women  7 TREATMENT A. Intake Robert Vinter considers the This process involves the client's presentation of his need or problem group session to be of to the worker, as he sees it (most fundamental importance, and agency application forms refer to this the group is both a means of as the "Presenting Problem"). The treatment and a context of process enables the worker to study treatment. the client and his situation in order to arrive at a preliminary definition of Social Work Practice with Groups his problem (which may differ from the presenting problem).  7 TREATMENT B. Diagnosis and Treatment It is presumed that when the Planning worker sets out to obtain information, she more or less Once client status has been knows what she needs for the established, the worker will now purpose of client problem have to undertake a more thorough definition, goal formulation and assessment of each client's problem(s), the client's capacity for action planning and will not help and change, and the various waste her time and effort on Social Work Practice with Groups resources that may be utilized for what really is no longer his/her welfare. She has to obtain relevant.  7 TREATMENT C. Group Composition and D. Evaluation and Termination Formation The last stage of the treatment sequence involves a review of the The worker has two major tasks progress that has been made by during this stage: (a) the the individual clients and a decision assignment of individual clients to on whether or not to continue the groups and (b) formulating group individual client's membership or treatment goals and corresponding the group as a whole. This stage plans to achieve them, including will also involve preparing the group activities or program media. Social Work Practice with Groups individual clients and/or the group for the impending separation once  8 DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS Social Work Practice with Groups  8 DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS Social work groups strive to enhance skills and promote personal development, social skills, and community progress through organized group activities. Social Work Practice with Groups  7 KEY ASPECTS OF DEVELOPMENTAL EmpowermentGOALS: and Resource Mobilization Developmental goals empower individuals and groups by training members in leadership and business management, enabling them to take charge of their livelihoods and community issues. Women's program trains in financial literacy to start small businesses. Community organization Social Work Practice with Groups helps residents access resources for advocacy.  7 KEY ASPECTS OF DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS: Socialization and Norm A key goal is to help group members acquire values and norms for effective societal participation. This socialization process integrates individuals into their communities and fosters a sense of belonging. Youth mentorship pairs at-risk youth with role models, developing healthy relationships and acceptable behaviors Social Work Practice with Groups Cultural preservation group teaches heritage,  7 KEY ASPECTS OF DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS: Individual and Group Growth Developmental goals focus on the growth of individuals and the group by aligning personal goals with group objectives, fostering collaboration, and enhancing relationships. Support group encourages personal goals for substance recovery. Social Work Practice with Groups Sports team promotes teamwork and leadership skills.  7 KEY ASPECTS OF DEVELOPMENTAL GOALS: Addressing Social Issues Social work groups aim to tackle broader issues like poverty and education disparities. By collaborating, members identify challenges and develop strategies for social change. Education initiative offers free tutoring for underprivileged children. Environmental group raises awareness and organizes Social Work Practice with Groups tree-planting.  7 KEY ASPECTS OF DEVELOPMENTAL Participatory Approach GOALS: The development of goals involves active participation from group members to ensure relevance and customization to the community's specific needs. Planning committee involves residents in local infrastructure discussions. Community garden members decide on crops and distribution collaboratively. Social Work Practice with Groups  11 CURRENT PRACTICE TREND Social Work Practice with Groups  13 Most agencies in the country today serve not just one but for several services: developmental, socialization/re-socialization, and treatment or rehabilitation. Developmental —The developmental Purpose emphasizes human and community resource mobilization. Examples are public agencies which invest a major portion of their resources for the support of livelihood Socialization programs. -The Socialization purpose is carried out by organizing groups that are intended primarily to help the members to acquire the values, attitudes and norms of the society of which they are a part. Social Work Practice with Groups  13 Most agencies in the country today serve not just one but for several services: developmental, socialization/re-socialization, and treatment or rehabilitation. Treatment -The treatment purpose focuses on the use of the small group to help individuals who already have a problem or breakdown in their social functioning. Social Work Practice with Groups  13 REFERENCES Miclat, Agrinelda, THE FUNDAMENTALS OF SOCIAL GROUP WORK, 1995 Mendoza, Thelma Lee, SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS, 3rd. Ed, CENTRAL BOOKS SUPPLY INC., 2015 Social group work models. (2020, May 27). [Slide show]. 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