Theories
This Theory emphasizes understanding clients within their environmental context, moving beyond individual deficits.
Person In Environment:
Social workers’ primary responsibility is to promote the wellbeing of clients.
Commitment to Clients
How many stages are in the Generalist intervention model?
7
I am invisible but essential. Without me, trust breaks. With me, dignity grows. What am I?
Confidentiality
Respect in social work means recognizing that every individual has inherent worth, regardless of their background or circumstances.
True
This theory holds that thoughts influence emotions and behavior—negative thinking patterns maintain distress.
Cognitive Behavoral Therapy:
Social workers respect and promote the right of clients to assist clients in their efforts to identify and clarify their goals
SelfDetermination
Name the first three (3) stages of the Intervention Model
Engagement
Assessment
Planning
I belong to everyone, yet no one can take me away. Social workers protect me every day. What am I?
Human Rights
A client’s socioeconomic status determines how much dignity and respect they should receive in social work practice.
False
This theory focuses on client capacities,resilience, and resources rather than deficits.
Strengths Based Theory
Social workers should use clear and understandable language to inform clients of the purpose of the services.
Informed Consent
Name the last 4 stages of the intervention model
Intervention
Evaluation
Termination
Follow-up
I am the power to choose, even when others disagree. Social workers defend me fiercely. What am I
Self‑Determination
Maintaining confidentiality is one way social workers protect a client’s dignity. (
True
This theory focuses on increasing client control over their own decisions and lives
Empowerment Theory
Social workers should provide services and represent themselves only within the boundaries of their education and training
Competence
What are the three (3) levels of the social work intervention.
Micro
Mezzo
Macro
I come in many forms—culture, age, language, beliefs. I make each person unique. What am I?
Diversity
Social workers should avoid adapting their services to respect cultural differences because it may compromise professional boundaries.
False
This theory occurs when a stressful event overwhelms an individual's coping capacity.
Crisis Intervention Theory
Social workers pursue social change, particularly with and on behalf of vulnerable and oppressed individuals and groups of people
Social Justice
Give three (3) roles of the social worker that we discussed
Advocate
Case Manager
Counselor
Educator
Broker
Mediator
Community Organizer
I am built slowly, through respect and listening. Without me, relationships crumble. What am I?
Trust
Supporting client self‑determination means respecting their right to make informed choices about their own lives, even if those choices differ from the social worker’s opinion
True