Question

The literature by Gitterman, A. and Heller, N.R. (2011). Integrating social work perspectives and models with concepts, methods, and skills with other professions' specialized approaches.  Clinical Social Work Journal. 39. 204-211. provided us with various practice approaches that contribute to social work models. These included:

· Ecological Perspective

· Life Model

· Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

· Motivational Interviewing

· Narrative Therapy

· Solution-focused

Select one of the approaches discussed in class, and ellaborate on your understanding of the model and/or approach. You will do research on the model chosen to ellaborate on your thoughts and how you believe the approach addesses client  self-determination,  strengths and the  social work competencies on engagement and assessment. You will find information on the competencies in your syllabus. You can use a case example to ellaborate your critical thinking on the approach you select.  The following are questions to help you ellaborate on your thoughts:

1. What are the important points about the model?

2. How do the points address social work competencies?

3. In what sitation you would use the model? You can give a case example.

4. How does the model help you allow client self-determination? 

5. What are some of the skills in the model that you would use? Why? 

This assignment must be done in  English and APA 7th Edition writing style. If you need help with the APA 7th edition, please visit the School Library to get guidance. If you quote the literature and do not use the APA to give credit to the author it is considered plagarism and your grade will be affected.    This assignment requires 8 pages and does not include the cover sheet or bibliography.