Social work theories

Every time an ambitious PhD gets hold of a grant, it seems like a new approach to psychotherapy is born. Which is great, but can be overwhel...

The word theory can become quite confusing…in social work ‘theory’ is thrown around and can often become synonymous with model, approach, or practice. Defining and understanding …

Found this on a field placement document as a reminder to social work students on theories we should know when practicing in the field.

Explore essential counseling theories and approaches with William & Mary's guide. Understand client care dynamics to enhance therapeutic outcomes.

REFERENCE: *Corey, G. (2017). Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy (10th ed.). Boston, MA: Cenveo Publisher Services

Ecological systems theory states that behavior of an individual may be influenced as per the change in the environment.

The document explores the complex nature of social work, emphasizing the need for social workers to understand both theoretical and practical aspects of their profession to facilitate change at individual and community levels. It discusses various theories relevant to social work, including those that explain human behavior, social structures, and the dynamics of resource systems, highlighting the importance of a theoretical foundation in guiding practice. The text also stresses the…

Don’t you hate that feeling in your gut when your not sure what to do?? Any probable decision seems like a dead end…you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place! When social work…

This handout makes a great addition to your digital Social Work Tool Box (also known as the Social Work Tool Kit). Along with this hand-out, a non-scholarly narrative follows to explain this import…

Social work case notes are important for many reasons. A case note involves a social worker writing what they have done, what they have seen, their professional views, analysis of the situation and action plans. Want to know more? Check out this article. Social worker. Social Work. Social work case notes. Social work case management. Social work case note template.

Most people tend to understand micro, macro and mezzo social work, but what do those jobs look like? Here's a breakdown of jobs at different levels. I think it really comes down to a) how many people are you working with at a time and b) how many other people are you influencing? Less moves towards micro, more towards macro.

The biopsychosocial model of health

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Counselors and social workers are two related but distinct professionals who provide human services. They have a wide array of job descriptions and work settings that often overlap as both counselors and social workers are

Theories to know for the social work exam.