Discussion Post 1
Joey, Sarah, and their 9-year-old, son, Tim are a Chinese family who are meeting with a Social Worker at a community clinic. Joey and Sarah are requesting parenting support as Tim is defiant and refuses to follow directions at school and at home. Joey and Sarah are requesting support to help them learn how they can manage Tim's behavior.
Using the readings or additional research, identify an intervention that could be appropriate for this family. Please discuss the following:
a) Why did you select this intervention?
b) Discuss how this intervention would benefit the family related to their presenting problem?
c) Identify any cultural considerations.
Discussion Post 2
Review the following article: Doing Family Therapy as a New Social Worker: The Do's and Don'ts.
While this article mentions family therapy, please consider the skills of a beginning Social Worker/Case Manager as you read this article.
After reviewing this article, please consider the following in your discussion post:
a) Share your thoughts on how you can apply this information as a Social Worker.
b) What do you think are some of the benefits/challenges in working with families?
Discussion Post 3
After reviewing the readings, please provide a discussion post considering the following in your response:
a) Share your thoughts about the group treatment process.
b) Why is it important to be aware of group member roles?
c) How can you apply this information in your future practice as a Social Worker?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.