Discuss with your field instructor if the agency follows the strengths-based approach in practice. Do they provide training or education on strengths-based practice? (YES, THEY HAVE IN-SERVICE TRAINING ON STRENGTH-BASED PRACTICES)
In an essay (750 words), citing three to five scholarly sources, summarize the discussion and answer the prompts:
Research strength-based practices implemented to improve services for the client population served in your field agency. Select three to five empirical articles from scholarly and professional sources to support your position.
Explain how the strength-based practices are used in your field agency to intervene for an individual, family, or group.
Explain the benefits of a strengths-based approach when engaging individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
Summarize what you learned about your topic and how this influences, informs, or guides your activities in your field placement. Refer to Social Work Disposition #6: Value: Competence; Ethical Principle: Social workers practice within their areas of competence and develop and enhance their professional expertise when responding to this prompt.
Discuss with your field instructor if the agency follows the strengths-based app
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