Social Work 101
These three letters stand for the undergraduate degree in social work.
What is BSW (Bachelor of Social Work)?
This professional association publishes the social work Code of Ethics commonly used in the United States.
What is NASW (the National Association of Social Workers)?
What type of question is this: "What would you like me to understand about your situation?"
What is an open-ended question?
These three letters stand for the graduate degree in social work.
What is MSW (Master of Social Work)?
This level of social work practice focuses on working directly with individuals and families.
What is micro practice?
This ethical responsibility involved protecting information a client shares, while explaining applicable limits.
What is confidentiality?
What skill is this: "I'm hearing that you feel overwhelmed and unsure where to start."
What is reflective listening?
This organization accredits U.S. bachelor's and master's social work programs.
What is CSWE (the Council on Social Work Education)?
Facilitating a support group is an example of this level of social work practice.
What is mezzo practice?
A client chooses a goal that differs from the social worker's preference. Respecting the client's right to choose supports this principle.
What is self-determination?
A social worker asks about a client's abilities, resources, and past successes. This approach puts these at the center of practice.
What is strengths-based approach?
Organizing a statewide campaign for affordable housing is an example of this level of practice.
What is macro practice?
Before services begin, a social worker explains their purpose, risks, alternatives, and the client's right to refuse.
What is informed consent?
This diagram maps family relationships across generations.
What is a genogram?
This perspective considers how someone's experiences are shaped by relationships, institutions, and surrounding conditions.
What is person-in-environment perspective?
A social worker seeks training and supervision before using an unfamiliar intervention. What core NASW value does this demonstrate?
What is competence?
This diagram maps a person's or family's connections with outside systems, such as school, work, and community resources.
What is an ecomap?