Models of intervention for social work practice
Learning Objectives
After watching this video you should have an appreciation of how social work practice has been shaped by the process of globalisation.
In this video, David Mercer, (co-author of Exploring and Locating Social Work Practice) explores how psychological and sociological theories inform social work models of practice.
Reflective Questions
- How has humanistic theory informed the development of strength-based approaches, person- centred practice, and asset-based social work?
- How do strength-based approaches, person-centred practice, and asset-based social work help enable and empower individuals?
- How might you apply these approaches to your practice?