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.