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· Social workers’ ability to formulate coherent treatment plans must also have a coherent theoretical framework from which the treatment plans are formed.

· In this paper you will discuss what your theoretical orientation as (to date), how you understand how problems emerge in client’s lives, what are the obstacles to change, and what role you play as a social worker in the change process.

· This paper is to be a brief primer that sets the stage in case conceptualizations done in the treatment plans.

· Important to note that I work as a social worker in hospice and the only theory I use is person centered theory so that should be what my theoretical framework should be on.

Rubric for Evaluating Assignment One (Total of 20 points)

Demonstration and Evaluation of Advanced Practice Skills

A. Effectively summarizes your theoretical approach? (5 points)

B. Analyzes and understands the theoretical approach? (both positive outcomes and limitations) (5 points)

C. Addresses issues of the theoretical approach’s use with diverse populations? (3 points)

D. Provides rationale for if you will use this theoretical approach in your work and why/why not? (5 points)