Problem-solving approaches presented by Takahashi, Adler et al. and Ruffolo et al. have six similar steps. They all include steps of identifying the problem, analyzing the problem, coming up with some solutions, evaluating the solutions, implementing the solution in action, and evaluating the outcome of the solution. Three approaches all give a useful procedure to solve a problem in group. However, the approach presented by Adler et al. is more general compared to other two approaches. Both approaches from Takahashi and Adler et al. clearly define the problem by asking what, how, where, who and when questions, but Takahashi adds steps of identifying target system and background information at the beginning of assessment process. …show more content…
Problem-solving approach can be use in counselling, case management, casework, and psychotherapy. For instance, when a social worker provides counseling services for a second-grade student, the social worker identifies that the target system is individual, and the student is referred by a teacher. Using diagnostic assessments, the social worker has conversations with the student, and they take the first step to identify the problem. Then they clearly define the problem by asking who, what, when, where, why questions. They identity the problem is the student becomes bad-tempered, fighting with peers, and failing grades recently because of witnessing violence from …show more content…
The book divides contents in five parts with diffident colors, which help readers locate information easily. Besides adding iconography, authors include in-text questionnaires and discussion prompts, so that student can develop critical thinking after discussions. The book includes a self-assessment and a summary in each chapter for students to identify own communication styles and check their understanding for ideas or concepts. Additionally, Adler et al. incorporate cultural competence in nonverbal communication to remind people respect cross-cultural differences (144). This enhances my awareness of how to effectively send and receive nonverbal messages when I work with diverse populations in social work practice.
There is one downside of the book. Authors do not provide evaluations to strategies for effective communications in group project. Adler et al. list some strategies for reaching satisfying decisions in a diverse group, but without real life situations under these strategies, and they do not evaluate the effectiveness of strategies (280). Evaluating processes and outcomes is important for social work practice to advance their effectiveness, yet Adler et al. fail to demonstrate the process of evaluation at this
Problem solving skills are a key element of productive group work. Problem solving skills are not given by nature; these skills are a result of hard work and training. Structured problem solving techniques are very effective way of solving the problem. This technique allows teams to learn how to figure out solutions to the problems (3 ). The three most common methods developed to improve problem solving in groups are the Standard Agenda, the Functional perspective, and Single Question format. In this paper we will cover the Standard Agenda methods as a problem solving procedure (1).
The nursing profession is trusted to provide answers to their patients regarding questions of health, illness, and disease. Genetics often play a part in the overall wellness and health of particular individuals. The family health nurse should help family members understand the challenging aspects that genetic information will have on their own life, family structure, beliefs, and cultural norms (Daly, 2015, p. 550). This discussion post will explore a counseling scenario that involves a counseling session that will provide information and choices to a couple wishing to have children.
Lindsay, T., & Orton, S. (2008). Groupwork practice in social work (2nd ed.). Exeter: Learning Matters.
Social Workers must be knowledgeable on how to facilitate and lead group sessions with clients. They must be cognizant on their responsibilities as a facilitator, and diligently work to meet the needs of all group members collectively and individually. According to Toseland, Ronald, & Rivas, Robert (2009) group work practice focuses on Social Work practice with a broad range of treatment and task groups and the group’s environment (pg. 2.). It is significant for Social Workers to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to be able to properly assess and assist in group atmospheres. At my field placement which is at the Covenant House, a homeless shelter in Detroit that services youth from ages 18-24. I am responsible for co-facilitating along with the agency’s Social Worker, a
Turman, P. (October 13, 2000b). Group Decision Making & Problem Solving: Group Communication [Lecture] Cedar Falls, IA. University of Northern Iowa, Communication Studies Department.
According to Introduction to Counseling Voices from the Field. They are seven generic skills. The seven generic skill are Diagnostic, Skills, Exploration Skills, Relationship Skills, Conceptualization Skills Action Skills, Group process, Evaluation skills. When a person is talking about Diagnostics skills, according to (Jeffrey A. Kottler & David S. Shepard, 2014) “this is when the counselor is trying to decipher out what is going on with the client's (p.59). An example of this would be when a client says that they are experiencing loneliness. The counselor would ask, that very broad question, but why do you feel that way. The next one is Exploration skills. This skill is when the counselor is trying to see what exactly is going through
14. Using Glasser’s Problem Solving Steps to manage behavioral issues: Glasser’s model for effective problem solving is extremely useful in school. For one, the problem solving that is used can be accomplished in a short period of time so that I will not be wasting other students’ valuable learning time. Second, it is easy to learn because the process involves only seven short steps. Third, the student is involved in the problem-solving process, which allows the student to be in charge of what they have done wrong and then learning to resolve the issue. Lastly, data can be collected with using Glasser’s model that allows both th...
Competence is possessing skill and knowledge that allows us to be successful. It allows us to use prior experience to new situations that will benefit us in different situations. Our competency usually increases over time as we receive more information and ability through asking, observing, and participating. Having competency helps those around us feel more comfortable and secure which can lead us to inspire them to seek knowledge and skill in their own domain. Professional competence can mean various things to different people. Competency in any profession has many different requirements that are learned through sustaining education in order to receive the knowledge and skills necessary to function more appropriately as a professional in
The counseling session began with the introductions where I introduced myself as the counselor and later introduced my client. This stage is important in any counseling session since it is the time of exploration and focusing according to Gerard Egan as quoted by Wright (1998) in his essay on couselling skills. It is in this session that I was able to establish rapport and trust with my client in order to come up with a working and fruitful relationship with him. During this stage I made use of skills like questioning, where I would pose a question directly to my client, sometimes I would choose to just listen to what the client wanted to speak out while in some instances I would be forced to paraphrase the question if I felt the client did not understand the question I had asked previously. There were also other times when I would reflect through silence. During such a period, I got time to study the client and the information he had given. This being a difficult area, since some clients may not be able to volunteer information to you as the counselor, I decided to assure the client of confidentiality of any information he was willing to share with me with a few exceptions which I also told him about. Being open to him about the only times the information may not be confidential was part of my building rapport and establishing trust with him. I therefore, decided to ask the client what information he wanted to share with me and lucky enough he was ready to speak to me about different issues that he was going through.
HS 43 Term Paper 4 Core functions of a Substance Abuse Counselor By Roslyn Smith Introduction This paper will discuss the following 4 Core Functions of a Counselor: Case Management, Client Education, Crisis Intervention, Referral and their primary purposes. Discussion Case Management According to IC & RC, Case Management is defined as, “activities intended to bring services, agencies, resources, or people together within a planned framework of action toward the achievement of established goals.
No matter which theory one adopts counseling with an emphasis in marriage and family is rooted in helping the family unit function well as a whole and consequently the family members will function better as individuals. Myers and Sweeney (2008) state it best, “professional counselors (as a whole) seek to encourage wellness, a positive state of well-being, through developmental, preventive, and wellness-enhancing interventions (Myers & Sweeney, 2008, p. 482. ACA, 2005). Family therapy tends to view change in terms of the system of interaction between family members. Marriage and family counseling emphasizes family relationships as an important factor in overall health; mind, body and spirit (Gladding, 2015).
This essay is about my prospective of two case studies, relating to the scenario’s as a ‘third person’, with enthuses on refection, I’ll reframe from that third person, it’s about placing myself in the shoes of the counsellor and walking in their shoes.
Primary Counselor met with Pt. for an individual session. Counselor and Pt. discussed his recent previous drug screen result, account balance, recent recovery challenges, and personal goals and how he continues healing from his car injuries. Pt. reported that he has not experienced any suicidal ideation and no mental health issues. Pt. informed this writer that he has not used any drugs since his positive UDS result at his admission. Counselor praised him for maintaining his commitment to abstinence during this difficult times and dealing physical pain. Counselor told him that he needs to continue reflecting on what can be learned from his recent car accident. Counselor noticed that Pt.'s medical status has improved due to his accessing appropriate
There are multiple factors involved in the case of Sophia. While I believe that the some members of the family would benefit from family counseling, I would definitely provide services to Sophia because she may be able to benefit from it most, thereby improving some of the relationship issues that are present in her family at the moment. One of the first things that should be addressed is Sophia’s feeling of inadequacy as a parent. She views herself as a failure for things that have happened in the past. While she does not regret Nick as a son, there is a lot of regret surrounding having him at a young age because she feels that he would not have behavioral problems if he had grown up in a two-parent household for the first few years of his
In life, many difficult situations are being encountered and experienced by individuals and there come times that they seemed to unable to handle some. People get disappointed, depressed, stressed, sad, worried, etc. and needs other people for them to be okay. Some would like to enhanced oneself and aim for positive goals in life but sometimes cannot determine when to start. In this time of lives, a Counsellor or a Coach may be considered by and individual. A helping relationship will help someone to achieved its need and want to overcome a situation or improve. Counsellors, coach and the like usually undertaken by a professional from the helping services. They uses different interpositions to explore the