Foundations of Social Work- Lesson 1

Which of these is not the definition of Social Work?

Social work as a professional activity of helping individuals, groups or communities enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning and creating societal conditions favorable to the goal.

“Social work as a theoretical profession designed at helping people address their problems and matching them with the resources they need to lead healthy and productive lives

Social work as an APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCE of helping people achieve an effective level of psychosocial functioning and effecting societal changes to enhance the well being of people.”

Social work as a profession which is concerned about the person’s personal adjustment to his/her environment and she referred this as person’s social functioning.

Who is a Social Worker?

A professional helper who shows genuine concern and positive regard for others

Any one who has personal qualities that support work with others

Someone who likes working in partnerships sometimes

A professional who puts the need of the client before their own

What are the two classifications of what Social Workers do?

Responsive and Active

Responsive and Proactive

Proactive and Apprehensive

Understanding and Action