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Weaknesses of Systems Theory One flaw of social systems theory is that this approach to an individual’s issues is not always adequate to explain their present circumstances. In these cases, a more traditional psychological approach might be used. Examples of this include people who have a severe mental illness that requires unique care or medication. Another problem with social systems theory is the difficulty of drawing actionable conclusions based on what is found. Identifying problems is important, but finding solutions to these problems may create difficulty, especially at the cultural and policy level. Additionally, it may be difficult for social workers to truly understand their clients’ social and cultural upbringing and environment, which can impede progress. Despite these weaknesses, social systems theory is important to social work and helps practitioners reach a better understanding of those they work with. Possible disadvantage actually lies with the main focus of the strength-based approach. Dr. Jason Jones (2017) explains this very well by asserting that while it’s great to focus on strengths, there should not be utter neglect of the weaknesses. If weaknesses are poorly or not managed at all they can be unmonitored, and can eventually influence the individual to where they are less effective in whatever the scope of work is in (Jones, 2017). Jones is not the only one to carefully and constructively point out some flaws in the method, researchers (McMillen, Morris, Sherraden, 2004 and Staudt, Howard, & Drake, 2001) pointed out that the strength-based approach is not really offering anything novel, nor is it based on evidence of efficacy. Strengths-Based Case Management Strength-Based Case Management strives to focus on the individual’s strengths. Most importantly it uses three principles: Promotes the utilization of informal support networks. Suggests solid community involvement by case managers. Stresses the relationship between the client and case manager. Application of Strengths-Based Case Management has been utilized in a diversity of fields, like substance abuse, mental health, school counseling, elderly care, children, young familie...