Discussion: Evaluating Psychoanalytical Theory Sigmund Freud is often hailed as the father of psychoanalytical theory. His theory was the first to point to the influence of early childhood experiences. However, psychoanalytical theory has received a lot of criticism. Although theories are supposed to be objective and value-free, they are developed within a sociocultural and political…

Assignment 2: Mid-Term Evaluation and Self-Assessment Throughout the past nine weeks, you have had the ability to apply social work practice skills in a real-world setting. At the end of your placement, your supervisor completed a final evaluation of your practice skills.   Having had the chance to review your final evaluation, you will now…

Self-Assessment and Looking Ahead Important Note: Please use the media player below to hear an audio course introduction that will give you more background information about the course topic. Also provided is a transcript for you to download and print out. Laureate Education (Producer). (2013). Self-assessment and looking ahead [Audio file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu  …

SOCW 6060 Week 2 Assignment: Application of Systems Theory to a Case Study The case study to use is  Helen Petrakis. (attached) In this course, you will be asked to select one case study and to use it throughout the entire course. By doing this, you will have the opportunity to see how theories guide…

Assignment: Week 10 Blog Refer to the topics covered in this week’s resources, and incorporate them into your blog.   By Day 3 Post a blog post that includes:   An explanation of the social work practice skills you have gained by participating in your field education experience By Day 4 Respond to the blog…

Week 10: Self-Reflection Important Note: Please use the media player below to hear an audio course introduction that will give you more background information about the course topic. Also provided is a transcript for you to download and print out. Laureate Education (Producer). (2013). Self-reflection [Audio file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu   Note:  The approximate length…

Assignment 1: Week 11 Blog Refer to the topics covered in this week’s resources, and incorporate them into your blog.   By Day 3 Post a blog post that includes:   An explanation of your social work field education experience, including the development of your professional identity By Day 4 Respond to the blog post…

Assignment 2: Case Presentation During your field education experience, you will interact with multiple clients. As you interact with clients and review your process recordings, you might discover that one client stands out. This may be due to the services needed or a potential case history that interests you.   As a future social worker,…

Assignment 1: Week 9 Blog Refer to the topics covered in this week’s resources, and incorporate them into your blog.   By Day 3 Post a blog post that includes:   An explanation of how you have addressed termination or how you might address termination during your field education experience By Day 4 Respond to…

Required Readings Garthwait, C. L. (2017). The social work practicum: A guide and workbook for students (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Chapter 3, “Learning from Supervision” (pp. 28-40) Thyer, B. A. (2013). Evidence-based practice or evidence-guided practice: A rose by any other name would smell as sweet [Invited response to Gitterman & Knight’s…