The Basics
What are the 3 levels of social work practice?
Micro, Mezzo, Macro
What are 3 qualities/traits that a social worker must display in order to enhance any client relationship?
Warmth
Genuineness
Empathy
What is the first step in assessment?
Identify the client
What is the first step in the planning process?
Working with the client in partnership.
What is the MOST important step in the GIM?
Engagement
BSW programs prepare students to be ________ social workers.
Generalist
Which method is employed when you translate what you think the client is feeling into words?
Reflective responding
What are elements that should be assessed?
Micro, mezzo, macro and aspects of diversity
What are the two types of evaluations used in social work?
Formative evaluations
Summative Evaluations
Service
Social Justice
Dignity & Worth of the Person
Importance of Human Relationships
Integrity
Competence
The process of increasing personal, interpersonal, or political power so that individuals can take action to improve their life situations is called what?
Empowerment
What is a powerful tool that can be used in sessions but may make both parties uncomfortable?
Silence
Breaking down a problem or series of problems into manageable parts is called what?
Partialization
When should you begin thinking about and preparing the client for termination?
The Code of Ethics Outlines our responsibility to not only our clients but who/what else?
To Colleagues
In Practice Settings
As Professionals
To the Profession
Careful scrutiny of what is stated as true, the creative formulation an opinion or conclusion with presented with a question, problem, or issue is called what?
Critical Thinking
What is an example of effective attending skills?
Leaning Forward
Nodding (encouragement)
What are the two types of questions that can be used in assessment?
Direct and Indirect
When is termination appropriate?
Clear evidence that goals have been achieved
When services are no longer needed
Other reasons found in NASW Code of Ethics
What are the decision-making steps in an ethical dilemma?
Recognize the problem
Investigate/Identify the variables
Get feedback from others
Appraise what values and ethical standards apply
Evaluate on the basis of the ethical principles
Identify possible alternatives
Weigh Pros & Cons
Make your decision
What are the 7 steps of the GIM (in order)?
Engagment
Assessment
Planning
Intervention
Evaluation
Termination
Follow-Up
What are synonyms for engagement that are often used?
Rapport Building
Therapeutic Alliance
bond
connection
partnership
What are two assessment tools that can been used? (Hint: we did them in class)
Ecomap
Genogram
What is the method of evaluating the degree to which an identified set of tasks has been accomplished?
Task Achievement Scaling
What are the steps to the critical thinking process?
1) ask questions 2) assess the established facts and issues involved. 3) Assert a concluding opinion.