Social Work 2100 An Integrative Multidimensional Framework PDF

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Social Work 2100 An Integrative Multidimensional Framework 

Theoretical framework: offers an explanation for a specific phenomenon or a systematic account of the relationships among variables associated with that phenomenon.

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Ecological model: assumes that health and well-being are affected by interaction among multiple determinants including biology, behavior, and environment.

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Theory: an orderly, integrated set of statements that describes, explains and predicts behavior.

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Components of Psychological Theoretical Formulations:

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Psychodynamic components: difficulties with trust or having to depend on others, difficulties with control, difficulties with self-esteem, difficulties with relationships.

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Cognitive components: automatic dysfunctional thoughts, negative core beliefs, cognitive distortions (errors in logic).

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Behavioral components: behavioral reinforcement of maladaptive behavior, something that extinguishes a desired behavior, paired association between a behavior and an environmental cue that initiates the behavior.

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Integration of 4 Ps in Biopsychosocial Model:

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Predisposing factors (why me?): biophysical: genetic loading, family history. Psychological: immature defense mechanisms. Social: poverty and social isolation.

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Precipitating factors (why now?): biophysical: temperament. Psychological: recent loss. Social: stressors at school.

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Perpetuating factors (why does it continue?): biophysical: poor response to medication. Psychological: distorted self-concept. Social: not able to attend counseling because of transportation issues.

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Protective factors (what can I rely on?): biophysical: family history of response to treatment. Psychological: insightful. Social: faith as a social support and Church is a resource.

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The 5 Ps of Case Formulation:

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Preventing problem: what is the client’s problem(s)? Provide a list.

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Predisposing factors: what factors over the course of the person’s life contributed to the development of the problem(s)?

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Precipitants: why seeking help now? Are there any triggers for problem(s)?

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Perpetuating factors: what factors are reinforcing or maintaining the problem(s)?

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Protective or positive factors: what strengths can the client draw on? Are there social supports and/or community resources or assets?

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