- Identify several marginalized client populations (by age, race, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, disability, etc., or any combinations thereof), which utilize services at your field agency. Select two of these populations for discussions and indicate the reasons for
your interest in them. - Compare the special needs that such client’s face, which either constitute their primary problems, or contribute significantly to their development. Discuss in general how and why those special needs tend to develop or persist. Consider biological, psychological, spiritual,
fiscal or environmental influences on these needs. (Competency 3) - Identify, in turn the particular strength that members of these special populations may possess or have developed as a result of the characteristics outlined above. Consider biological, psychological, and environmental sources of strength. (Competency 8).
- Reflect on the theories of social work practice (person centered, psychosocial, family systems, crisis intervention, solution focused, narrative theory, relational-cultural etc.) you studied presently and last year and indicate in general terms which theory (theories) seem best suited todeal with the special needs of these client populations as they present to your agency for services. Identify your basic assumptions, especially as they apply to diversity in culture, ethnicity, race, gender, class, religion, and sexual orientation. How do the theories challenge your assumptions?
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