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Human Services and Social Policy

Discussion Board Question:

Theory and Practice

It is important to understand the theories underlying our work and how they impact our actions in practice.

Select one of the theoretical perspectives discussed in Chapter 4 that you believe would be effective in working with clients and respond to the following questions:

· Describe the theory in detail and indicate why you feel it would be effective.

· Using the Kaplan Library and the internet, research the theory you have chosen. Describe some of the basic helping skills that human services workers utilizing this theory would use.

· Next, review and respond to the seven questions about clarifying your values on page 210 of your text:

• What values underlie your desire to help others?

• What social issues do you feel strongly about?

• Which client behaviors would you have trouble accepting?

• Which of your values would you like to change?

• What would you like to accomplish in human services?

• How do you go about solving personal problems?

• Do you readily seek help from others when you need it?

· Finally, discuss how these values relate to your choice of the theory under which you will practice and the interventions you choose to utilize with your clients.