Required Readings
Holosko, M. J., Dulmus, C. N., & Sowers, K. M. (2013).
Social work practice with individuals and families: Evidence-informed assessments and interventions
. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Chapter 9, “Assessment of Families” (pp. 237–264)
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. (Eds.). (2013).
Sessions case histories
. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing.
“The Cortez Family” (pp. 23–25)
Smokowski, P. R., Rose, R., & Bacallao, M. L. (2008). Acculturation and Latino family processes: How cultural involvement, biculturalism, and acculturation gaps influence family dynamics. F
amily Relations, 57
(3), 295–308.
Olson, D. H. (2000). Circumplex Model of Marital and Family Systems.
Journal of Family Therapy
,
22
(2), 144–167.
Discussion 1: Family Assessment
The first step in helping a client is conducting a thorough assessment. The clinical social worker must explore multiple perspectives in order to develop a complete understanding of the situation. From this understanding, the social worker is able to recognize the client’s strengths and develop effective strategies for change.
For this Discussion, review the “Cortez Family” case history.
By Day 3
Post
your description of how micro-, mezzo-, or macro-levels of practice aid social workers in assessing families. Assess Paula Cortez’s situation using all three of these levels of practice, and identify two strengths and/or solutions in each of these levels.
Describe the value in strength-based solutions.
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1. Required Readings
Holosko, M. J., Dulmus, C. N., & Sowers, K. M. (2013).
Social work practice with individuals and families: Evidence-
informed assessments and interventions
. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Chapter 9, “Assessment of Families” (pp. 237–264)
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. (Eds.). (2013).
Sessions case histories
. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities
Publishing.
“The Cortez Family” (pp. 23–25)
Smokowski, P. R., Rose, R., & Bacallao, M. L. (2008).
Acculturation and Latino family processes: How cultural
involvement, biculturalism, and acculturation gaps influence
family dynamics. F
amily Relations, 57
(3), 295–308.
Olson, D. H. (2000). Circumplex Model of Marital and Family
Systems.
Journal of Family Therapy
,
22
(2), 144–167.
Discussion 1: Family Assessment
The first step in helping a client is conducting a thorough
2. assessment. The clinical social worker must explore multiple
perspectives in order to develop a complete understanding of
the situation. From this understanding, the social worker is able
to recognize the client’s strengths and develop effective
strategies for change.
For this Discussion, review the “Cortez Family” case history.
By Day 3
Post
your description of how micro-, mezzo-, or macro-levels of
practice aid social workers in assessing families. Assess Paula
Cortez’s situation using all three of these levels of practice, and
identify two strengths and/or solutions in each of these levels.
Describe the value in strength-based solutions.
