Social Work with Individuals, Families, Groups, and Communities

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts from the social work lecture notes to assist with exam preparation.

Social Work

A profession focused on helping individuals, families, and communities to enhance their well-being and address social issues.

Relationship Building

The process of establishing trust and rapport with clients to facilitate effective help and support.

Exploration/Assessment

The initial phase of engaging with clients to understand their needs, strengths, and challenges.

Contracting/Planning

The phase where social workers and clients collaboratively define the goals and interventions needed.

Implementation/Intervention

The active phase where strategies are put into action to facilitate change for clients.

Ending/Evaluation

The concluding phase where the social worker and client review progress, consolidate gains, and plan for next steps.

Clinical Work

A form of social work practice focusing on individual or family emotional and behavioral processes.

Case Management

A practice that helps individuals and families access necessary services and resources.

Advocacy

The act of supporting or recommending a cause or policy, particularly on behalf of clients.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, crucial for effective social work.

Genogram

A visual representation of a family structure that displays relationships and significant life events.

Task Group

A group focused on completing a specific task or goal related to organizational or community needs.

Support Group

A group designed to provide mutual support and coping strategies for members facing similar challenges.

Self-Help Group

An informal group led by peers sharing similar issues, providing shared support without professional leadership.

Diversity in Social Work

Recognition and respect for varying social identities and backgrounds that shape client experiences.

Collaboration

A cooperative approach between social workers and clients to achieve agreed-upon goals.

Social Justice

The view that all individuals deserve equal rights and opportunities within the social system.

Community Practice

Social work practice focused on improving social conditions for groups or communities.