Methods and Techniques for Practical Application of Social work
Social work method is a comprehensive process. Generally Social work method is means the scientific process that is applied for the welfare of the society. So, social work method is the orderly application of social work knowledge, philosophy, ethics and values for solving social problems and overall welfare of the society. That is why, through this social workers can apply their professionals knowledge. So, it helps to make a steady solve of the social problems. The six methods that are applied in social work are the following.
Social Work
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Social case work
Social Group work
Community Organization and Community Development
Social Welfare Administration
Social Action
Social work Research
In field work practice, I had to perform medical social work as the agency does so. So in the case study, I applied social casework method of social work as my job revolves round the individuals. Here social casework method is the most acceptable. Besides, I applied social group work and social welfare Administration as the helping method too.
Social case work:
I discuss some
topics of social case work following.
Characteristics:
1.
It is a helping method.
2.
It is based on scientific knowledge, mutual understanding
and special skills and techniques.
3.
It is a scientific way of solving problems.
4.
It helps in the development of talents and resources
mobilization.
5.
It considers individuals and the environment.
6.
It has an individual identify.
Principles:
The principles
of social casework are given below–
1.
Principles of Acceptance.
2.
Principles of Communication.
3.
Principles of Participation.
4.
Principles of self-Determination.
5.
Principles of Confidentiality.
6.
Principles of Individualization.
7.
Principles of Self-awareness.
The Method I
followed in Social Case work.
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Basic Method
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Helping Method
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Psycho-social
study
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Prognosis
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Diagnosis
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Follow-up
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Treatment Plan
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Referral
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Evaluation
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What I did:
I did the
psycho-social study of my clients.
The Reasons To Do So:
- For identifying medical help.
- For providing medical help.
The Way I did it:
- Evaluation.
- Referral.
- Follow-up.
The Way I did Psycho-Social Study:
- Interviewing;
- Correspondence;
- Consultation;
- Suggestion;
- Rapport build up;
- Case Records.
The way I identified The Form of Problem:
- By tracing the personality and problem of the individual.
- By formulating solve process.
The Followed Problem- Solving Method:
- Supportive Treatment Method
- Modifying Treatment Method
The Way I Did Evaluation:
- Successive Evaluation.
- Periodical Evaluation.
