Discussion 1: Family Assessment

The first step in helping a client is conducting a thorough assessment. The clinical social worker must explore multiple perspectives in order to develop a complete understanding of the situation. From this understanding, the social worker is able to recognize the client’s strengths and develop effective strategies for change.

 

 

 

For this Discussion, review the “Cortez Family” case history.

 

 

 

By Day 3

 

Post your description of how micro-, mezzo-, or macro-levels of practice aid social workers in assessing families. Assess Paula Cortez’s situation using all three of these levels of practice, and identify two strengths and/or solutions in each of these levels.

 

 

 

Describe the value in strength-based solutions.

 

 

 

By Day 5

 

Respond to two colleagues who presented a different strength and/or solution in analyzing one of the levels of practice.

 

 

 

Submission and Grading Information

 

Grading Criteria

 

 

 

 

 

Quick Question

 

 

 

 Macro practice is often overlooked, especially by those who are interested in clinical practice. Why is it so important that we all keep all 3 levels of practice in our day to day operations? 

 

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