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The foundation of the social work profession is rooted in two
levels of social assessment and reform. One is the individual, or
micro, approach, which examines the needs of the individual
living in poverty and explores how trained social work
professionals could assist the individual in overcoming barriers
to economic self-sufficiency. The other approach, which occurs
simultaneously, is a macro, or larger environment, approach.
This approach identifies and influences changes in the larger
systems (education, economic, etc.) to improve self-sufficiency.
The social work profession incorporates both approaches and
trains professionals to intervene effectively at both levels of
practice.
For this Discussion,
review this week’s resources. Then, reflect on the dichotomy
between micro and macro practice. Next, think about how micro
practice has come to dominate the social work profession.
By Day 4
Post
an explanation of “the dichotomy between micro and macro”
practice. Then, describe how micro practice has come to
dominate the social work profession.

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The foundation of the social work profession is rooted in two le

  • 1. The foundation of the social work profession is rooted in two levels of social assessment and reform. One is the individual, or micro, approach, which examines the needs of the individual living in poverty and explores how trained social work professionals could assist the individual in overcoming barriers to economic self-sufficiency. The other approach, which occurs simultaneously, is a macro, or larger environment, approach. This approach identifies and influences changes in the larger systems (education, economic, etc.) to improve self-sufficiency. The social work profession incorporates both approaches and trains professionals to intervene effectively at both levels of practice. For this Discussion, review this week’s resources. Then, reflect on the dichotomy between micro and macro practice. Next, think about how micro practice has come to dominate the social work profession. By Day 4 Post an explanation of “the dichotomy between micro and macro” practice. Then, describe how micro practice has come to dominate the social work profession.