METHODS Social Work Trần Thị Mỵ, MSSW GROUPS Social Work with Social Work with group is Group work is a method of working with people in groups (two or more people) for personal growth, the enhancemen[.]
Social Work METHODS Trần Thị Mỵ, MSSW Social Work with GROUPS Social Work with group is Group work is a method of working with people in groups (two or more people) for personal growth, the enhancement of social functioning, and for the achievement of socially Social Work with group is Group work is a method of reducing or eliminating roadblocks to social interaction and for accomplishing socially desirable purposes Aim of social group work The social group worker uses their knowledge of group organization and functioning to affect The individual the performance and adjustment of the individual remains the focus of concern and the group the vehicle of growth and change Enhancement of social functioning through the use of the group is the primary aim of group work Foms/ Models of group in Social Work Social Goal l e d Mo Remedial l e d o M Social Goal model • The central focus of the model is on “social consciousness“ and social responsibility • It helps the community members to work for solving social issues and bring about desirable social change • The principles of the democratic group process are fundamental to this model Remedial model • Tends to be clinically oriented • Facilitates the interaction among members of the group to achieve change for the individual • The group supports the member, encouraging new, more appropriate modes of functioning • Intervention is reality focused and addresses the problem of dysfunction in the group and within Stages of group Beginning • Group worker sets the stage • Worker takes time to identify the purpose • Clearly commit to the goals and procedures • Members need to know what they can expect from the worker • This stage is characterized as a time to convene, to organize, and to set a plan • Members are likely to remain distant or removed until they • Middle • Almost all of the group’s work will occur during this stage • Relationships are strengthened as a group so that the tasks can be worked on • Problem solving is a term often used to describe this stage • Group leaders are usually less involved • The leader may remind the group of their goals and rules and confront relationships that may be End • Marked by the accomplishment of the goals of the group, production of results, and the evaluation of the group’s work • Preparation for termination should begin with the first session • The worker will help members deal with their feelings associated with the termination of the group • Help participants plan on ways Social Work COMMUNITY with Deferent approaches Community Community Organization Development Social Action Social Planning a process where community members come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems Community development is Community wellbeing (economic, social, environmental and cultural) often evolves from this type of collective action being taken at a grassroots level Community development ranges from small initiatives within a small group to large initiatives that involve the broader community Community Effective community development should be: • a long-term endeavour • well-planned inclusive and equitable • holistic and integrated into the bigger picture • initiated and supported by community • members of benefit to the community grounded in experience Community development is a grassroots process by which communities: • become more responsible organize and plan together • develop healthy lifestyle options • empower themselves • reduce poverty and suffering • create employment and economic opportunities • achieve social, economic, cultural and environmental goals Community development helps to build community capacity in order to address issues and take advantage of opportunities, find common ground and balance competing interests It doesn’t just happen – capacity building requires both a conscious and a conscientious effort to something (or many things) to improve the community