SOCW 6060: Social Work Theory and Clinical Practice
Wk 4: Discussion: Psychosocial Theory and Diverse Groups
Post the APA-style reference for the article you found in the library.
Ballan, M., Romanelli, M., & Harper IV, J. (2011). The Social Model: A Lens for
Counseling
Transgender Individuals with Disabilities. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health,
15(3), 260–280.
https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1080/19359705.2011.582073
Describe four specific psychosocial factors that should be taken into
account in order to understand the psychosocial context when working
with the group you selected.
oTwo factors you describe should be psychologically related
oTwo factors you describe should be socially related
The group that I have chosen is transgender adolescents. Transgender individuals
are at risk for developing psychological difficulties due to discrimination and
oppression (Ballan et al., 2011). Transgender individuals experience stressors that
negatively impact their psychosocial well-being.
-Family acceptance
-Social Stigma and Discrimination
- Homelessness
- Depression
- Low-self esteem
Identify and explain how you would apply a psychosocial intervention that
addresses one of the four specific psychosocial factors you described
