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1.  According to the textbook, a usual task for social workers is to assess the family impact on a client. Access and view the "Home for the Holidays" video located in the Topic 4 folder in MindTap. Explain congruency of Anna's messages during the session. What is meant by boundaries within the family systems theories? Explain homeostasis and feedback loops apparent in the video case study. Describe the family decision making, hierarchy, and power apparent in the video case study. (1 reference )

2. Access and read the "GCU Statement on the Integration of Faith and Work" document. Social workers frequently practice with groups and recommend group types. Briefly explain the following group types: Treatment Groups, Self-Help groups, and Task Groups. GCU believes that God is working to restore the broken lives and communities through the use of collective skills and resources of Christians. If a social worker has a grief-stricken client who has the Christian worldview, what are some groups that the social worker might recommend to that client? Why (1 reference)

PART 2

Assignment

Social workers frequently practice with groups and recommend group types to clients as part of their treatment plans. They must also know how to defend their recommendations with research. To help develop this skill, complete the following assignment:
Select one written case study or video case study from the provided list:

• Yan Ping video (Topic 4 folder in MindTap)

• Marta Ramirez Case Study (located in Chapter 1 of the textbook and in Topic 4 folder in MindTap)

• Carl video (Topic 4 folder in MindTap)

• Greg video (Topic 4 folder in MindTap)

• Corning Family video (Topic 4 folder in MindTap)

In Chapter 11 of the textbook, you learn about the following group types: Treatment Groups, Self-Help groups, and Task Groups.

Next, imagine the client in your selected case study lives in your area and you are the social worker assigned to this case. Conduct research in your community for a group type to recommend to your client as a treatment option, taking into consideration possible cultural/sub cultural barriers.

In an essay (500-750 words), recommend an appropriate group type (from the group types listed above) and justify the group you selected for the client by addressing the following in your recommendation:

1. Explain why you chose the group type you selected for the client. Why are the components of the group you selected best for the client?

2. Explain why the selected group type is a best practice for the selected case study as opposed to the other two group types.

3. Defend your group selection by citing two to four sources that show the group type you selected is a best practice treatment option for the social issues presented in the case study.