Psychosocial Theory and Role Theory Social work takes a holistic view to social problems, arguing that they are complex and multilayered, often contributed to by a number of individual, psychological, and social processes. Consequently, psychosocial theory is a theoretical lens that has been employed in social work to apply to an array of problems and…

Assignment: Application of Attachment Theory to a Case Study As you have read, theory guides the conceptualization of the client’s problem and how social workers assess and intervene relative to the problem. However, theory can also shape the self-reflective questions social workers ask themselves. Clients often come to social workers under stress or distress. This…

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…

Week 3: Psychoanalytical Theories and Attachment Theory Psychodynamic theory and its derivatives can be traced to the father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud. You likely are familiar with the image that often conjures Freud: A client lying on a couch with a therapist sitting nearby, notepad in hand. The psychoanalytic terms “id,” “ego,” “superego,” “repression,” and…

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…

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  …

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: 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 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,…