Assignment 1: Application of Crisis Theory and Resiliency Theory to a Case Study
It is common for social workers to be presented with a crisis situation brought forth by clients, families, communities, and/or organizations.
The ultimate goal is to restore the client to equilibrium.
The five stages of the crisis are (1) the hazardous event, (2) the vulnerable stage, (3) the precipitating factor, (4) the state of active crisis, and (5) the reintegration or crisis resolution phase.
There are times when a social worker will use more than one theory to assist in conceptualizing the problem and intervention, particularly if the theories complement each other. For example, resiliency theory can be used alongside crisis theory.
To prepare: Review and focus on the case study of Tiffani Bradley (in attachments).
Submit a 2-page case write-up that addresses the following:
• Map the client's crisis using the five stages of the crisis.
• Describe the client's assets and resources (in order to understand the client's resilience).
• Describe how you, the social worker, will intervene to assist the client to reach the reintegration stage of the crisis. Be sure that the intervention promotes resiliency.
• Evaluate how using crisis theory and resiliency theory together help in working with a client.
Be sure to:
• Identify and correctly reference the case study you have chosen.
• Use literature to support your claims.
• Use APA formatting and style.
o Remember to double-space your paper.
o Please include references and citations.
Assignment 2: Comprehensive Assessment
A comprehensive understanding of a client's presenting problems depends on the use of multiple types ofassessment models. Each model gathers different information based on theoretical perspective and intent. An assessment that focuses on one area alone not only misses vital information that may be helpful in planning an intervention,but may encourage a biased evaluation that could potentially lead you to an inappropriate intervention.
When gathering and reviewing a client's history, sometimes it is easier to focus on the problems and not the positive attributes of the client. In social work, the use of a strengths perspective requires that a client's strengths, assets, and resources must be identified and utilized.
Further, using an empowerment approach in conjunction with a strengths perspective guides the practitioner to work with the client to identify shared goals. You will be asked to consider these approaches and critically analyze the multidisciplinary team's response to the program case study of Paula Cortez.
For this Assignment, review the program case study of the Cortez family (in attachments).
In a 3-page paper, complete a comprehensive assessment of Paula Cortez, utilizing two of assessment models.
• Using the Cowger article, identify at least two areas of strengths in Paula's case.
• Analyze the perspectives of two members of the multidisciplinary team, particularly relative to Paula's pregnancy.
• Explain which model the social workers appear to be using to make their assessment.
• Describe the potential for bias when choosing an assessment model and completing an evaluation.
• Suggest strategies you, as Paula's social worker, might try to avoid these biases.
• Please include references and citations.