Discussion Post A: Social and Emotional Intelligence
What ideas or phrases come to mind when you hear the term intelligence? Prior to the current emphasis on emotional and social intelligence, individuals tended to associate intelligence with one measurement: intelligence quotient or the IQ. While the IQ focuses on intellectual abilities, emotional intelligence focuses on an individual's awareness of his or her feelings and the feelings of others, and social intelligence focuses on an individual's interpersonal skills (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2016, pp. 506-509).
To prepare for this Discussion, read "Working With People With Disabilities: The Case of Andres" on pages 28-31 in Social Work Case Studies: Foundation Year. Consider what you have learned about social and emotional intelligence in this week's resources as well as what you learn about the person and environment as it relates to young and middle adulthood.
Post a Discussion that includes the following:
a) An explanation of how social and emotional intelligence are related to cultural factors
b) An explanation about how you, as a social worker, might apply the concepts of emotional and/or social intelligence to the case of Andres
c) An explanation of how social workers, in general, might apply social and emotional intelligence to social work practice. (Include a specific example in the explanation.)
Discussion Post B: The Impact of Social Policy
Social policies can have a significant impact on individuals and families, as well as the organizations and agencies that implement the policies. In some cases, the policy, as written, appears comprehensive and effective. Yet, despite appearances, the policy might fail to be effective as a result of improper implementation, interpretation, and/or application of the policy. As a social worker, how might you reduce the potential negative impact faulty social policies might have on organizations and agencies, as well as the populations you serve?
For this Discussion, review this week's resources, including cases "Working with Immigrants and Refugees: The Case of Luisa" and "Social Work Policy: Benefit Administration and Provision." Then, select either of the cases and consider how the social welfare policies presented in the case influenced the problems facing Luisa or Tessa. Finally, think about how policies affect social agencies and how social workers work with clients such as Tessa or Luisa.
a) Post an explanation of the effects of the social welfare policies presented in the case study you selected on Luisa or Tessa.
b) Be specific and reference the case study you selected in your post.
c) Finally, explain how policies affect social agencies and how social workers work with clients, such as Tessa or Luisa.
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.
Attachment:- Cases.rar