Definitions
This theory focuses on the rationality of one's thinking patterns and the connection among behaviors, thoughts and feelings
Cognitive Theory
What model would be used with a client who is shown to have an addiction to prescription drugs?
Addiction Model
Social worker is assessing the client for the first time and finding what resources are needed for the family. What role is the social worker fulfilling?
Broker
At this level of the change process, you will formulate objectives and evaluate possible strategies.
Planning and Contracting
This theory is not concerned with internal mental processes but rather how human behavior is developed, sustained, or eliminated through punishment and reinforcement.
Behavior Theory
This client is exhibiting behaviors such as, poor eating habits, sleep habits and tardiness. What model would best assist this client to thrive better in his/her environment?
Self Help Model
Elderly residents in the neighborhood are needing help with duties such as cleaning their yard and pulling weeds/ cutting grass. Which role would the Social Worker be taking on?
Social Change Agent
When you begin the relationship with the clients, in this stage you will identify and define the client's problems and determine their eligibility for service.
Intake and Engagement
This model focuses on breaking down the problem into small tasks that the client can accomplish. The social worker may use rehearsal, deadlines, and contracts, in order to help the client feel successful and motivated towards solving the problem.
Task Centered Model
15 year old male, in and out of jail, is struggling with gang activity and drug abuse despite having a solid family support system. What intervention/therapy would be used to help this family thrive?
Strategic Family Therapy
What social worker role involves the application of evidence based assessments and interventions to assist individuals, families and small groups
Counselor/ Clinician role
Evaluates the overall progress; brings the relationship to an end; gives feedback to the agency about how services and programs might be improved.
Final Evaluation and Termination
People are shaped by their backgrounds and life experiences, factors such as the client's ethnicity, culture, religion, and socio-economic status will influence thoughts, behaviors, and values.
Ethnic Sensitive Perspective
12 year old is consistently fighting in school due to his dad teaching him to fight at home when conflict arises. What approach would be used for this client to help change his maladaptive behaviors?
Cognitive-behavioral Theory/ CBT Approach
Supervisor role
You and the client come up with a plan. In this phase, you will Carry out the plan; monitor progress; revise the plan if it is not achieving the desired results.
Intervention and Monitering