Social Sciences

What is important to know and when is it important to know it? To intervene in a problem, a social worker must first identify the problem. Screening and initial assessment can be useful to identity individuals who may be experiencing

Understanding an adolescents behavior can be at times elusive and even frustrating. Due to the multiple aspects of the developmental tasks during these years, it can be at times quite challenging to clearly define the issue(s) at hand. Assessment during

The adolescent stage can be described as a time where there is a loss of innocence and a preentry into adulthood. A large part of being an adolescent is beginning that process of stepping out into the world and learning

As with all areas of the social work process, cultural competence is essential when engaging and assessing a childs concerns. Being culturally competent includes understanding the unique needs of your client and asking how those needs can be fulfilled. Using

Assessments are an integral part of the planned change process. During this part of the process you will accumulate, organize, and review the information you will need to begin the planning and intervention phases of treatment. Content and information are

Consider this scenario: You receive a hotline call at your mental health agency from a client requesting a same-day appointment. You are the only social worker available to work with clients at the time, as your coworker is out of

Social workers are bound by the NASW Code of Ethics (2008) to provide informed consent with every client. A signed informed consent form protects the client and the social worker. It exemplifies the professions respect for its clients, allows for

As a social work student, it is important to understand the need for theory-informed practice. As you assess, intervene, and evaluate in your practice, theory is an essential foundation for clinical social work. The use of theory to inform and

When presenting an overview of the different ways in which death has been interpreted, draw from the following discussion questions: The Great Leveler: What are some examples of events that have taken place historically that may have resulted in death

What identified challenges (from discussion board 4.2) are important for human service providers to understand when working with that specific racial/ethnic group? What are some effective strategies to use when working with these populations and what are some available services