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SOCW 6060 week1

Discussion 2: Social Work Theories

SOCW 6060 week 2

1. Discussion: Systems Theory in Social Work Practice

SOCW 6060 week 1

Learning Resources

Note: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.

Required Readings

Robbins, S. P., Chatterjee, P., & Canda, E. R. (2012). Contemporary human behavior theory: A critical perspective for social work (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Allyn & Bacon.

· Chapter 1, “The Nature of Theories“ (pp. 1–24)

Okpych, N. J., & Yu, J. L. (2014). A historical analysis of evidence-based practice in social work: The unfinished journey toward an empirically grounded profession. Social Service Review, 88(1), 3–58.

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Salas, L. M., Sen, S., & Segal, E. A. (2010). Critical theory: Pathway from dichotomous to integrated social work practice. Families In Society, 91(1), 91–96.

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Fisher, E. A. (2009). Motivation and leadership in social work management: A review of theories and related studies. Administration In Social Work, 33(4), 347–367.

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Discussion 1: Ungraded Introduction Video THIS IS MY VIDEO INTRO

Discussion 1: Ungraded Introduction Video

Most of the theory taught in social work at the University is sourced from, law, philosophy, education and psychology. The main aim of these theories is the attempt to explain social issues, relationships and the human behavior. Luckily the theory we were taught is linked to our daily practice. I specifically work as a child protection social worker so I have to make professional judgment about needs and its risks. I try with all my power that whatever occurs is in the child’s interest. It would even be better if we could find a theory that explains why a certain actions has resulted in a particular behavior it is then social workers can understand more on the issues affecting service-users lives. What I came to understand, as a child protection social worker is that a theory may seem to ‘fit’ to a service user that it does not necessarily mean that it is the ‘correct’ understanding of the individual service-users life. Being a newly qualified social worker, having knowledge on theories will therefore give me a greater sensitivity to the needs of the service-users. Use of theories will help me develop to an open and flexible social worker committed to defensible practice. I will also be able to question assumptions that I always perceived to be ‘true’ by integrating the theories learnt.

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        Brief description of the theory type that appeals to you most

Due to my past work history and current position in the mental health field, the micro level theories appeal to me the most. Micro level theories are more beneficial to me within my practice. With the mental health population, a practitioner would need to utilize information that provides straight forward and direct information, but also entail information that has been tested for better understanding of individuals (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012). In addition to utilizing micro level theories, scientific theories of human behaviors would be utilized as well.  Scientific theories are important to me because these theories introduce evidence-based practices that are utilized today to help clients overcome their problem areas, challenges with diagnosis, etc. Scientific theories of human behaviors “are especially emphasized in the movement for evidence based practice” (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012, pg. 8).

        Describe a case you might encounter in for which that theory type might apply

Currently, I provide individual therapy to a female that has been diagnosed with major depression and that also has an intellectual disability. With this case, I must apply micro level theories with her because I am only working to meet the needs and goals of my client as an individual. Due to my client wanting to return to abusive relationships every time she ends a current relationship, I had to rely on scientific theories of human behavior for further understanding and better assistance. For this case, I relied specifically on the system theory to help me understand her behaviors and her needs that she feels like she is not getting met to understand her actions. In this case, I could realize and understand that my client has the need and desire to be loved by a male and the need to surround herself with male attention. With that understanding, I gained insight on her behaviors of wanting to reenter previous relationships just to fill a void of wanting and needing company of a male. Following this information, I could assist my client with learning how to develop positive relationships, distinguish negative relationships from positive relationships, and changing her expectations of personal relationships with males.  

         Explain why that theory type is the best one for the case you described.

Micro-level theories and Scientific theories of human behaviors are used in all of my cases on my case load every day. Furthermore, these two types of theories will always apply to social workers that practice in the mental health/counseling profession. These theories are great, because they help the social worker or professional understand the client behaviors that can be resulting from the client presenting problem that he or she is experiencing. In addition, these types of theories provide interventions to help the client understand his or her behaviors, make progression, and become stable through evidence based practice approaches and interventions. Therefore, the micro level theories and scientific theories of human behavior were best for my client because they provided me with “conceptual frameworks that can be used to examine the presenting problem”, assist me with the understanding of how human behaviors can be affected, and ways human behaviors can be impacted when a client need is not being met like the female in my case (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012, pg. 14).  

Reference

Robbins, S. P., Chatterjee, P., & Canda, E. R. (2012). Contemporary human behavior theory: A critical perspective for social work (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Allyn & Bacon.

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SOCW 6060 week 2

Learning Resources

Note: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.

Required Readings

Robbins, S. P., Chatterjee, P., & Canda, E. R. (2012). Contemporary human behavior theory: A critical perspective for social work (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Allyn & Bacon.

· Chapter 2, “Systems Theory” (pp. 25–58)

Green, D., & McDermott, F. (2010). Social work from inside and between complex systems: Perspectives on person-in-environment for today's social work. British Journal Of Social Work, 40(8), 2414–2430.

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Sutphin, S. T., McDonough, S., & Schrenkel, A. (2013). The role of formal theory in social work research: Formalizing family systems theory. Advances In Social Work, 14(2), 501–517.

Note: You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.

Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014). Social work case studies: Concentration year. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing [VitalSource e-reader].

· Working With Children and Adolescents: The Case of Noah

· Working With Individuals: The Case of Carl

Discussion: Systems Theory in Social Work Practice

Family systems provide safety and support for their members. To many, organizational and societal systems also are expected to function in a similar way. When these systems fail, how do social workers identify those failures? Further, how can an understanding of these systems help them intervene? Systems theory is concerned with the structure of complex systems, with a special emphasis on how parts of these systems relate to each other and to the systems as a whole. Social workers apply systems theory to micro, meso , and macro levels of practice, in order to understand the dynamic interrelations between individuals, families, institutions, and societies. Generally, social workers want to identify how a system functions, what aspects of that system have a negative impact on people, and understand how they can cause positive change in that system. 

For this week’s Discussion, review this week’s resources, including the course-specific case studies provided. specific case study you selected and how the social systems might relate to one another. Finally, think about the systems theory you selected and how it can be applied to that case study.

2. For this answer I need 2 paragraphs of written answer and support all written ideas with 2 citations and references per paragraph . Remember you need to chose a case study The Case of CARL OR The case of Noah. Post an explanation of the various social systems involved in the case study you selected. Be sure to reference in your post the client from the course-specific case study you selected. Then, explain how these social systems might relate to one another. Finally, describe the systems theory you selected and explain how you might apply it to that case study using specific social work skills. Choose a case study Select either the case study for Noah or Carl, as well as a theory from this week’s assigned reading. Then, consider the various social systems involved in the course-

Support your posts and responses with specific references to this week's resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.

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