Description
it is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless specified in the instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of one scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites must be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA format.
Classroom Participation
Students are expected to address the initial discussion question by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forum requires a minimum of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial post and posting to two peers) on three (3) different days. Substantive means that you add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and reference(s), you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however should be correlated to the literature.
All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric criterion inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing and APA. If you fail to post an initial discussion or initial discussion is late, you will not receive points for content and analysis, you may however post to your peers for partial credit following the guidelines above.
Initial Response
Instructions:
For this activity, start by reading and exploring the website, NASW Types of Social Work (Links to an external site.).
- After learning about the types of social work, discuss 2 types of social work you would like to learn more about.
- What populations do they work with?
- What are the main problems they help address?
- Which of the frameworks of social work practice might apply to that role?
Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.
Initial responses are due by Wednesday at 11:59 pm CT.
Estimated time to complete: 2 hours
Peer Response
Instructions:
Please read and respond to at least two of your peers’ initial postings. You may want to consider the following questions in your responses to your peers:
- Compare and contrast your initial posting with those of your peers. How are they similar or how are they different?
- What information can you add that would help support the responses of your peers?
- Ask your peers a question for clarification about their post. What most interests you about their responses?
POST
PEER Christia Jackson (She/Her)WednesdaySep 7 at 9:38amManage Discussion EntryAfter learning about the distinct types of social work the two that I am most interested in learning about are Occupational and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Social Work and Mental Health and Clinical Social Work. EAP social workers offer employees support for personal and workplace problems that can affect both their output at work as well as enjoyment of their personal life. Most EAPs help with substances abuse and mental health issues but can cover family issues, wellness concerns, and retirement planning. Mental Health and Clinical social workers collaborate with vulnerable individuals such as children, adults, or the elderly, as well as individuals from all social, financial, and ethnic classes. Clinical social workers help those who may have financial difficulties, behavioral, health, and social issues. With Clinical social work it primarily focuses on the individual whereas EAP social work uses a broader lens and involves larger groups and organizations. ReplyReply to CommentCollapse SubdiscussionTina MillerTina MillerWednesdaySep 7 at 4:08pmManage Discussion EntryWhile taking the time to read and learn about the types of of social work. The two types social work that I would like to learn more about would be Mental Health and Clinical Social Work and Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Work. According to NASW website: https://www.socialworkers.org (Links to an external site.) Mental Health and Clinical Social Work -They provide mental health services in both urban and rural settings, where they may be the only licensed provider of mental health services available. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Work – They provide a much-needed ecological perspective to treatment that focuses on the client in relation to family and neighborhood environments, community support systems, cultural attitudes, and policies. The population of which social worker can be found is in case management, group and individual therapy, family counseling, advocacy for jobs and housing needs, community resource development, education, and policy making. Social workers analyze policies, programs, and regulations to see what is most effective for community. (https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Facts/Types-of-… framework of social workers role consist of conduct research, advocate for improved services, engage in systems design or are involved in planning or policy development. Many social workers specialize in serving a particular population or working in a specific setting. In conclusion social workers are the heart beat of community, they provide change and are advocates for social injustice. (https://www.socialworkers.org/News/Facts/Types-of-… by Tina Miller on Sep 7 at 4:13pm
