Orienting Frameworks for Social Work Practice Flashcards
(33 cards)
What is the importance of social work practice philosophy?
it helps social workers understand how their assumptions impact their work and guides them to more effective helping strategies
how can social workers learn about their assumptions?
through reflection (e.g., journaling), role modeling from senior colleagues, supervision, and client feedback
what are the six orienting perspectives in social work practice?
- ecosystem perspective
- strengths
- cultural humility
- AOP (anti-oppressive practice)
- trauma-informed
- evidence-informed
what are the principles of practice based on?
client-embeddedness, collaboration, and self-awareness
what are the EPAS competencies related to this chaper?
- competency 2
- competency 3
- competency 4
what are philosophies of practice
assumptions about people and their problems that influence interactions and interventions
what are orienting perspectivs?
frameworks that guide social work practice
define cultural humility
placing yourself in a learner role in which you are open to the client(s) as a teacher
what is the goodness-of-it principle?
the assumption that people strive to match their environments and influence them to match their needs and aspirations
define equifinality
the principle that the same outcome can be achieved even with different starting points
define multifanilty
the principle that the same starting point may lead to different outcomes
what is self-awareness
an awareness of the various dynamic emotional forces operating in the present for an individual at any given situation
what are the principles of the ecosystems perspective
interaction focus, goodness-of-it, equifinality, multifinality
how is the ecosystems perspective applied
self-examination, resource awareness, multi-level change
what are the principles of the strengths perspective
every individual has resources and competencies, trauma can provide opportunities, collaboration is essential
how is the strengths perspective applied
client collaboration, strengths assessment, client expertise
what are the principles of cultural humility
accept and affirm cultural value, reflect on personal cultural biases, address power differences
how is cultural applied
self-awareness, client empowerment, cultural congruence
what are the principles of anti-oppressive practice (AOP)
social justice mission, full participation, critical analysis, empowerment
how is anti-oppressive practice (AOP) applied
educate yourself, client collaboration, use power judiciously, negotiate intervention goals
what are the principles of trauma-informed practice
safety, trustworthiness, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, cultural context
how is trauma-informed practice applied
self-awareness, client perspective, holistic understanding, cultural context, supportive environment
what are the principles of evidence-informed practice
evidence-informed decision-making, evidence-based practices
how is evidence-informed practice applied
critical mindset, flexibility, specialized training, collaboration with stakeholders
