Everything that social workers do is an intervention; therefore, social workers develop treatment plans so that they can outline the purpose of treatment, assist in giving the client direction in the treatment process, allow the social worker to collaborate with the client, and help social workers and clients mark progress toward goals. Depending on where … Read more
InstructionsIn this discussion you will share your experience with the role-play. But before you reflect on your role-play experience, you should set the stage for the class in terms of the agency, the client, and the issues they presented with initially. Reflecting on your role as the worker, given that this is a role-play that … Read more
InstructionsIn this toolbox discussion, we will reflect on the activities from this module. Please respond to the prompts below. Reflect on the case of Dolores and your role-play in terms of the skills we learned about. What skills do you see yourself using from this module?How does this module help you frame your role in … Read more
InstructionsThis semester you will complete a Personal Toolbox Journal in several modules. The toolbox will be a place where you can add social work skills you are learning about, using, and exploring through each module, the readings, and your experiences in the field. As you add to your developing skills in each module, you will … Read more
InstructionsThis class discussion is based on viewing a video (two hours, 11 minutes) that follows two students as they develop and facilitate a 16-week group. The students are supervised by a seasoned group worker as they lead their group to deeper insight, connection, and personal engagement. View the Developmental Aspects of Group Counseling: Process, Leadership, … Read more
For this assignment, you will identify and weigh the effectiveness of strategies that serve to mitigate environmental racism and work toward environmental justice. Tasks: This part of the Course Project expects you to address aspects of environmental justice by considering the following questions. What has the community done?What have allies from outside the community done?Describe … Read more
MUST HAVE ACCESS TO Human Trafficking: A Comprehensive Exploration of Modern Day Slavery. I. What are three ways historical and institutionalized racism and classism may facilitate labor trafficking and work barriers to anti-trafficking efforts? II.What similarities do you find between the current H visa program and the Bracero Program? What characteristics of these programs facilitate … Read more
Write an essay examining your caste position and history using personal data as well as general research about the caste you belong to.Themes to explore- is it difficult to find out what your caste is? Why/why not? Are your parents/relatives comfortable talking about their caste? How does examining your own caste make you feel? What … Read more
Students will complete a 4-5 page Personal Statement required for admission to the SSW program. This Personal Statement is a compilation of previous assignments. Why Social Work? Write 3 to 5 paragraphs describing at least three reasons or experiences that have led you to a career in social work.Students must also include information from the … Read more
The Eldra Jackson video for this week really highlight the socialization of gender and the messages that we receive growing up (and not just from our families) that shape our ideas about gender. In your original post: Compare/contrast your own gender socialization with Jackson’s. What messages about being a male/female did you receive growing up? … Read more