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Assignment Description
In this assignment, you will review the assignment from Unit 3, Client Case Study, and consider how theory and professional practice assist in understanding a client or client system. You will develop a scholarly paper that shows application of your knowledge of a social policy, the NASW Code of Ethics, and the use of professional literature to best understand the problems or issues impacting your client or client system. Use the Capella University Library to analyze theory and better understand the client system. Assignment Instructions Review concepts from the Human Behavior in the Social Environment courses (SWK5003 and SWK5005).
Then: Analyze one human behavior theory (for example, systems theory, psychodynamic theory, social learning theory) that can be applied in your work with the client or client system presented in the Unit 3 Client Case Study assignment. As part of your analysis:
Define the theory. Use the Capella University Library to research studies and literature to support your selection, definition, description, use, and analysis of the theory. Describe how the theory can assist you with understanding the client and his or her problems and issues.
Apply the human behavior theory to work with the client or client system. Review concepts from the Social Policy courses (SWK5002 and SWK5006). Choose one social policy (national, state, or organizational) that impacts the client or client system. Describe the policy. Analyze the policy''s influence and impact on the client or client population, including social, economic, and environmental justice issues.
Explain how the policy addresses diversity and difference in practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels. Describe how empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills may be used to engage others in advocacy efforts for client systems through applying the social policy. Review the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. Explain how you have applied the Code of Ethics in your work with the client or client system. Explain how the Code of Ethics guided your decision making in your work with the client or client system.
Describe how you have applied the Code of Ethics in the practicum experience with professional staff, support staff, other clients, and in your community work as an intern. Additional Requirements The assignment you submit is expected to meet the following requirements: Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards. Cited resources: Minimum of five scholarly sources. All literature cited should be current, with publication dates within the past five years.