NAME: KHUTSO VIOLET MAMABOLO

STUDENT NUMBER: 62983105

UNIQUE ASSINGMENT NUMBER: 387301
STUDY UNIT: BSW1503
ASSINGMENT NUMBER: 02 (FIRST SEMESTER 2021)
ADDRESS: 1461 BLOCK L
SOSHANGUVE
0152

Table of contents

Contents Pages
1.Principles underpinning equality and 1
diversity.
1.1 Ethics and values 3
1.2 Self-awareness 6
1.3 Cross-cultural knowledge 8
1.4 Service delivery 11
1.5 Language diversity 14
2. Theoretical frameworks used in social work 16
practice.
2.1. The problem-solving approach 18
2.2 The psychosocial theory 20
2.3 The crisis theory 23
2.4 Task centered approach 25
2.5 Ecological system 28
3. Aims of treatment groups 31
3.1.1 Support groups 33
3.1.2 Educational groups 33
3.1.3 Socialisation groups 35
3.1.4 Growth-oriented groups 37
3.1.5 A therapy group 39
3.1.6 Self-help groups 40
Bibliography 43

Open Rubric
Question 1

1. Five principles underpinning equality and diversity.

1.1 Ethics and values. Social workers must always function within the framework of the

social work code of ethics.

1.2 Self-awareness. Social workers must always seek to develop an understanding of

their own personal and cultural values as a way of appreciating the importance of

multicultural identities.

1.3 Cross-cultural knowledge. Social workers must have specialised knowledge and understanding

of the history, traditions, values, family systems and artistic expressions

of the clients they serve and continue to develop knowledge.

1.4 Service delivery. Social workers must be knowledgeable about and skilful in the use

of the available services in the community and the broader society.

1.5 Language diversity. Social workers must always strive to provide or advocate for the

provision of information, referrals and services in the language appropriate to the

client.

Question 2

2. Five theoretical frameworks used in social work practice.

2.1. The problem-solving approach

The problem-solving approach to social work intervention is divided into three stages: contact,
contract, and action. The social worker allows the client to discover his/her strengths through
engagement throughout the helping process. It is critical for the social worker to remember that the
client is always the expert on his or her own situation. The client must be able to identify his/ her
strengths based on the strengths that everyone is assumed to have.

2.2 The psychosocial theory

Psychosocial theory is regarded as the foundation of many social work theories and methods. In
social work practice, it is inextricably linked to the ecological systems perspective. The client is
viewed as the result of the interaction of his or her biogenetic make-up, the effects of significant
relationships, the impact of life experiences, and participation in societal, cultural, and current
events.

2.3 The crisis theory

Crisis theory acknowledges that people are subjected to various crises throughout their lives. The
professional who intervenes in a client's life during a crisis situation will use crisis intervention to
assist the client. The important thing for the social worker to remember is that the client must
emerge from the crisis situation having learned new coping skills that will be useful to him/her later
in life.

2.4 Task centered approach

The task-centered approach is geared toward a short-term intervention process in which specific
tasks are completed. The social worker and the client must reach an agreement on the tasks that
each must complete within the time frame specified. This method encourages the client to take
ownership of the assistance process. The process moves forward with each task completed. Until the
final task is completed, the social worker has completed all the tasks in the intervention process.

2.5 Ecological system

Ecological systems perspective is widely used in social work practice. Social worker can comprehend
the client's social environment, including the systems with which the client interacts. The client's
ecological context is crucial in his or her life. It is impossible for the social worker to understand a
client's situation unless the social context is understood.

Question 3

3. Treatment groups are groups that assist individuals in resolving personal issues, changing
behaviours, coping with stress, and improving their quality of life. Treatment groups for specific
purposes aim to continue providing support, education, growth, therapy, socialization, and self-help.
3.1.1 Support groups: Individual members of a support group should be able to support one another
in order to resolve their stressful life events. An example would be a group of recovering alcoholics
whose goal is to keep their abstinence.

3.1.2 Educational groups: Are those whose primary goal is to educate their members. A teenage
pregnancy group, for example, would teach teenagers about ways to prevent teenage pregnancy.

3.1.3 Socialisation groups assist members in developing social skills and acceptable behaviors. A
social worker, for example, can work with gang members to teach them socially acceptable
behaviors.

3.1.4 Growth-oriented groups provide members with opportunities to become aware of, expand,
and change their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors about themselves and others. A growth group
would be group work with prison inmates sentenced for sexual assault crimes; the goal of such a
group would be to raise awareness of the impact of their crimes on themselves, their victims, the
victims' families, and the larger community.

3.1.5 A therapy group assists members in changing their behavior, coping with and overcoming
personal problems, or recovering from physical, psychological, or social trauma. A professional social
worker will always facilitate a therapy group, such as one for victims of sexual assault to help them
cope with what has happened to them.

3.1.6 Self-help groups may be focused on assisting members to change or on social change and
advocacy, though many groups combine different areas of focus. Self-help groups are usually led by
members, but they can also be led by laypeople or professionals. Self-help organizations include
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Gamblers Anonymous.

Bibliography

Mathibela, F. Shirindi, ML. (2017). University of South Africa. Introduction to the Landscape of Social
Work Practice. Department of Social Work. Pretoria. Only study guide for BSW1503.

Sekudu, J. Bhuda, G. (2017). University of South Africa. Introduction to Social Work as a Profession.
Department of Social Work. Pretoria. Only study guide for BSW1502.
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NAME: …KHUTSO MAMABOLO……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

SIGNATURE: …9104100573089……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

STUDENT: …62983105……………………………………………………………………………………………………......................

DATE: …03/06/2021………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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