Assignemnt: Reflecting on Your Theoretical Orientation
Throughout this course, you have explored an array of theories and models and the ways in which theories provide a framework to view and conceptualize the problem, the therapeutic change process, your role within this change process, and assessment and interventions.
By now, you may be asking what your own theoretical orientation is. Before you determine your theoretical orientation, you should be aware that your personal values, worldviews, life experiences, spiritual or religious perspectives, personality, and biases influence your choice of theoretical orientations. At the same time, remember that your choice of a theoretical orientation is not static. It can change and evolve as you continue your professional and personal life journey. And, if you choose to conduct research and pursue doctoral education, you may even contribute to the body of knowledge upon which theories are built.
You reflect on how theory affects you, and thereby affects your practice.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
• Determine theoretical orientation(s) that are most appealing and comfortable to apply in social work practice
• Determine theoretical orientation(s) that are most challenging to apply in social work practice
• Reflect on how personal values and worldviews influence the choice(s) of a theoretical orientation
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.