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Social work - Coggle Diagram
Social work
Paradigms by Malcolm Payne
empowerment(counselling)-to provide information and build the knowledge and awarness
reform-to become an agent of change, to strive to improve societal conditions
therapeutic-to understand clients and their problems and needs
Practice levels
Mezzo:groups,communities,organizations(schools,hospitals)
Macro:promotes system change
Micro:individuals,family
Main activities
support,visiting clients,assessing people needs,protect clients,currcunging appropriate care, resources, benefits
Skills
communication skills,active listnening,empathy,patience,cultural competence,self-care,solving skills,analytical skills
Target groups
minorities,children,lgbtq+,medical patients,addicted and homeless p.,victims(crime,war),imigrants,socially excluded
Values
service,relationship,dignity and worth,social justice,integrity
it is an academic discipline and a professional activity of helping individuals,groups, or communities enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning and creating social conditions favourable to their goal
Myths: no career progression,taking children away from their families,society doesnt need them
Main goal is to improve the well-being and functionality of individuals,groups within their community