Social Work Theories
Family Systems Theory
Client Centered Theory
Attachment
Ecological
100

This theory describes human behaviour in terms of complex systems

Systems Theory

100
What is family systems theory?
Theory of human behaviour that views family as an emotional unit.
100
The therapist attempts to stand in the shoes of the client and take an interest in the clients perspective.
Empathy
100
A strong ongoing emotional bond between 2 people.
Attatchment
100
Who developed ecological systems theory?
(Urie) Bronfrenbrenner
200

This theory is based on Albert Bandura's idea that learning occurres through observation and imitation.

Social Learning Theory

200
What is systems theory a useful framework for?
Guiding families and understanding practice
200
Who is the founder of client Centered therapy?
Carl Rogers
200
Assumption 1 of attachment theory
Characteristic of relationship styles, reflected in the way they behave.
200
Interconnection of microsystem components (eg. Family- School interaction) What system?
Mesosystem
300
Erik Erikson is known for this 8 stage theory of identifying and psychological development. 
Psychosocial Development Theory
300
What is the centre to the understanding of systems?
Reciprocity
300
What is Client Centered therapy?
It is a non-directive form of talk therapy developed by Carl Rogers.
300
What is attachment?
A close, mutual bond between the child and mother, father, childcare provider, etc.
300
Immediate surroundings (Family, peers, school)
Microsystem
400

Define Psychodynamic Theory

It is a theory developed by Freud that explains personality in terms of conscious and unconscious forces

400
What happens when there is no stability in a family?
Chaos
400
Client Centered therapy goals are:
Self healing through self discovery and self acceptance.
400
The second basic assumption of attachment theory.
The parent child relationship plays a critical role in the development of a sense of self and the capacity for relateness to others.
400

Cultural context (racism, SES, cultural standards)

Macrosystem

500
This theory is based on the idea that all action is fundamentally rational in character; individuals calculate the risks and benefits of any actions before making decisions.
Rational Choice Theory
500
What happens when there is no change in a family?
Stagnation
500
Define genuineness 
The counsellor is him/herself, not playing the role of the therapist.
500
The fifth basic assumption of attachment theory.
Cultural values of the parent my affect the parent-child relationship.
500

Indirect environmental aspects (parents, jobs, community)

Exosystem

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