Course Contents
1. Definition and Description of Social Case work
2. Origin of Professional Social Case Work and its Development
3. Philosophical assumptions of Social Case Work.
4. Principles of Case Work
5. Components/elements of Social Case Work
Person
Problem
Place
Professional Representative
Process
6. Approaches of Social Case Work Process
Functional Approach
Problem Solving Approach
Psycho-Social Approach
The Behaviour Modification Approach
Task centered Approach
7. Worker-Client Professional Relationship
8. Case Work Procedure/Phases/process/steps
Engagement
Case Study
Assessment
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Follow up
Termination
9. The Interviewing Process
Techniques and essential conditions of a good interview.
10. Techniques of Social Case Work Process
Environmental Change
Psychological Support
Clarification/Awareness about Problem
Insight Development
11. Counselling in Social Case Work
12. Recording in Social Case Work
Definition
Purpose of Case Work Recording
The Nature and Content of Record
Essentials of Case Work Records
Types of Recording
13. Fields of Social Case Work
Course Synopsis
This course aims to provide a detailed knowledge, skill and increased competency in a major method of Social Work and a field practice. To introduce students, the role of Social Worker in a variety of case work settings as problem solving skill. This course will help the students to use the social case work techniques in enhancing social functioning of clients including public hospitals, mental health centers, schools, youth and old age home services. Students will equip themselves with the policies, programs and service delivery systems relevant to the field practice.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:-
1. Understand the impact of bio/psycho/social problems on individuals.
2. Make psychosocial assessment of individuals and implementing intervention.
3. Face social case work challenges in its different fields with applying all principles and techniques of the discipline.
4. Come out with improved communication, teamwork, presentation and study skills.
5. Understand the issues related to the need for empowering those who are oppressed due to sexism, racism, ageism and class differences.
Concept of Social Case Work
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Social Case Work Philosophy, principles and components
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Major Components of Social Case Work
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Definition, Assumptions and Values, Major components in casework
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Book Title : Social Case Work: A problem solving process
Author : Helen Hroris Perlman
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Book Title : Case Work: A psychosocial Therapy
Author : Mary Woods
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Publisher : Florance Hollis 2000
Book Title : Theory & Practice of Social Case Work
Author : Hamilton Gordon
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Publisher : Columbia University Press, 1951
Book Title : Principles of Case Recording
Author : Hamilton Gordon
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Publisher : Columbia University Press, New York
Book Title : Counselling Skills in Social Work Practice
Author : Janet Seden
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Publisher : Open University Press, 1999
Book Title : Social Work Theory and Practice
Author : M. Khalid
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Publisher : Kifayat Academy Lahore 2004
Book Title : Social Case Work: A problem solving process
Author : Perlman, Helen
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Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Book Title : Social Diagnosis
Author : Mary Richmond
Edition :
Publisher : Russell Foundation, New York
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