Self-Determination & Core Concepts
Self-determination is considered a foundation social work value . ( Why? in your own words )
Open ended
Medical- Rehab vs Independent Living
Intake process limits clients self- determination at times
Client's right to self-determination might conflict agency policy . ( Describe a situation )
Ex: If it affects the wellbeing of their selves or others. Allowing youth to take their meds whenever they want while in treatment
Medical- Rehab approach unintentionally limits client autonomy ( How)
The professional takes the lead based of safety -or thinking they know what is best.
Systemic Barriers within your agency that make it hard for clients to have meaningful choice.
Discharging from treatment
Social Workers ensure clients have meaningful choice rather than unrealistic or limited options . ( HOW)?
First seeing what the clients wants. Being transparent and honest which then can lead to options that the client can choose from.
Example. Helping a mother find stable housing; seeing what she wants/feels comfortable with some of the realistic options. Such as living with family member, shelter, transitional housing, community based living
The voice and choice with guidance.
Create one new policy for your internship site that would increase client autonomy or participation. (What would it be?
Individualize the intake process
Clients exercising self- determination at your internship. Give an example
Key: understanding this is the consumer's treatment. Consumer's are the driver's and the social workers are the GPS.
DBT training asking for a DEAR MAN.
Medical model vs Independent model being used at internship - which do you see more ?
Medical at times. Closer to discharge is when I see independent model
Interns influencing system level change. Do think we can why or why not?
Yes and no depends on the leadership