SW 410 Lecture 1: Social Work 410 01.28
Document Summary
Art: understanding and implementing appropriate interventions to assist the identified client. Science: empirically tested theories that inform social work practice. Oldest organization and seeks to enhance professional growth and development. National work association that is responsible for accreditation. Nonprofit organization owned by all national boards dedicated to social work regulation. State board responsible for protecting the public by ensuring that certain types of social workers meet professional and education standards through licensing and regulation standards. Verify if the social worker is licensed in the state they wish to practice. Historically viewed problems as either moral or social. 1920"s psychology/psychiatry field views: people need help understanding their own actions. Starting point for social workers is the strength of the person vs the problem. **crises always take precedent (suicidal thoughts, harmful behaviors)** Client"s have the right to decide what"s wrong with them. Listening to their problems and concerns with open-mind. Treating them with the context of their current environment.
