LMSW Prep Class Notes

Emphasizes obedience and is the STRICTEST; there is no discussion or compromise. Culture or nationality may dictate it.

Authoritarian or Disciplinarian

Child is given few guidelines, give-in to children, don't

want to upset them.

Permissive or Indulgent

Parent is not interested, or parent behaves or appears that way to the

child.

Uninvolved

Generally considered the best as it blends a caring tone with consistency. This is considered best parenting style because it considers the child's behavior and the parent's behavior. It is similar, to authoritarian because it expects a lot from the child, but different because the focus is on the behavior. In this style it teaches the child to be self-disciplined and parents model the behavior. This model builds better cultural adaption rather than authoritative because it balances discipline with freedom.

Authoritative

A psychodynamic approach with focus on PRESENT relationships NOT PAST; Recognizes internal conflicts exist but not the focus; LESS DIRECTIVE than CBT, focus is targeting areas- not personality traits. An evidence-based time-limited PSYCHODYNAMIC approach to treating mental health.; Purpose: Improve “interpersonal relationships” focusing on increasing social functioning; Identify interpersonal conflicts and rank order them in importance; Utilize clarification of issues, communication analysis, and supportive listening.

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

6a. their professional moral judgment (does it make the worker uncomfortable)

legal aspects (are there laws governing it)

The ethical implications (do ethical principles to which we abide apply).

6a. Social workers must evaluate ethical practice based on three considerations:

Disclosing Client Information: ALWAYS try to get the client’s written permission first before releasing any client records.

Client’s permission first

Disclosing Client Information: Provide only the information required to provide by the attorney.

Subpoena

Disclosing Client Information: Provide only the information required to release by the judge.

Court-order