Category: Social Work

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Task Groups Types of task groups include focus groups, trigger groups, quality improvement groups, and social action groups, among others. They can be formed internally to address an agency problem, or they can be formed across organizations and entities, as with a community coalition or delegation. They can be as small as a couple of…

Field Visit Oral Presentation By now you should have chosen the organization you will complete your field visit with. Now it is time to visit the organization, if you have not already, and report your findings for your final assignment, due May 2, 2026. Presentation Questions: State the name of the agency and its primary…

Using the most current draft of your Prospectus Form: Document the ethical considerations for your study in the subsection titled Limitations, Challenges, and/or Barriers. Review all sections of the document using the Prospectus Stage of the Doctoral Degree Coach as a guide. Make any necessary revisions to previously completed sections. You will not have an…

Process Evaluation Purpose and Timing The steps for process evaluation are very similar to those for other types of evaluation; in fact, the purpose and timing of a process evaluation are the elements that most distinguish it. A process evaluation is conducted during the implementation phase of the program to evaluate whether it is being…

Termination With Families and Groups Termination can bring strong emotional reactions, especially for groups who have been able to achieve a high level of trust, respect, and alliance among members. They may have opened up to reveal personal details or intimacies, only to now say goodbye. To successfully terminate, social workers must apply skills to…

Analyzing Focus Group Findings Imagine that two focus groups have been conducted in an Asian American and immigrant community in a large urban city. The rationale for conducting the qualitative study was a previous research finding that Asian Americans and immigrants are reluctant to seek mental health services. To further understand this issue, service providers…

Group Intervention Framework In social work with individual clients, an intervention that is effective for one person will not necessarily be effective for another. The same is true of group work techniques. Social workers who lead treatment groups must research and consider evidence-based interventions that support the specific characteristics and issues of the group members…

Qualitative Findings and Social Work Interventions You may have heard the expression that you cant truly understand someone until youve walked a mile in their shoes. To a certain extent, because it is based on felt and lived experience, qualitative research can approximate that level of understanding. Clients thoughts and feelings explored through an interview,…

Family Conflict and Intervention Family conflicteither explicit or implicitcan develop as children enter adolescence. At this time, children begin to gain autonomy and a sense of self distinct from parents or caregivers, and may form ideas, beliefs, and values that directly oppose those of the family unit. Such conflict may be particularly present in families…