A Parish Neighborhood Model for Social Work Practice

1980 ◽  
Vol 61 (7) ◽  
pp. 423-432 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Vincentia Joseph ◽  
Ann Patrick Conrad
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Delivery System ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Integrative Model ◽  
Service Delivery System ◽  
Innovative Practice ◽  
Life Model

Natural helping networks, such as the parish neighborhood community, are becoming important links in the service delivery system and provide a rich matrix for creative and innovative practice. The integrative model presented in this article is conceptually coherent for use with both ecological and life model approaches.

Translating Trauma-Informed Principles into Social Work Practice

Social Work ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
pp. 288-298
Author(s):  
Jill Levenson
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Trauma Symptoms ◽  
Trauma Narratives ◽  
Helping Relationship ◽  
Trauma Informed Care ◽  
Trauma Informed ◽  
And Coping

Abstract Trauma-informed social work is characterized by client-centered practices that facilitate trust, safety, respect, collaboration, hope, and shared power. Many agencies have adopted trauma-informed care (TIC) initiatives and many social workers are familiar with its basic principles, but it is challenging to infuse these ideals into real-world service delivery. This article offers 10 trauma-informed practices (TIPs) for translating TIC concepts into action by (a) conceptualizing client problems, strengths, and coping strategies through the trauma lens and (b) responding in ways that avoid inadvertently reinforcing clients’ feelings of vulnerability and disempowerment (re-traumatization). TIPs guide workers to consider trauma as an explanation for client problems, incorporate knowledge about trauma into service delivery, understand trauma symptoms, transform trauma narratives, and use the helping relationship as a tool for healing.

Ethnic Reality: The Life Model and Work with Black Families

1983 ◽  
Vol 64 (9) ◽  
pp. 525-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wynetta Devore
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Black Families ◽  
Effective Work ◽  
Life Model

The life model for social work practice lacks specificity in its examples of practice with black families. Case illustrations demonstrate how combining the principles of the model with ethnic sensitive practice would lead to more effective work with black families.

Faith-Based Agencies and Social Work

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Clintonia Boddie
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Delivery System ◽  
Financial Support ◽  
Service Delivery System ◽  
Government Services ◽  
Faith Based ◽  
History Of ◽  
The U.S

This entry presents the history of faith-based services, demonstrating that they are a long-standing component of the U.S. service delivery system. Recently, the reduction in financial support of some government social services and growing skepticism about the effectiveness of government services have led to an expansion in interest and sometimes in financial support of faith-based services. At present, faith-based services are delivered in formal agencies with varying ties to government, and also in many congregations.

The Chronically Mentally III: A Practice Approach

1988 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Frances Libassi
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Ecological Perspective ◽  
Problem Situations ◽  
Client Group ◽  
Life Model ◽  
Practice Approach

A conceptual framework for social work practice with chronically mentally ill clients is presented. This framework utilizes the ecological perspective, life model, and competence-oriented perspective for comprehensive assessment of problem situations with this client group.

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