Individuals and Family Social Work
2
2017-2018
01010366
Social Work
Portuguese
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
6.0
Compulsory
1st Cycle Studies
Recommended Prerequisites
NA
Teaching Methods
Exposure / information content of the theoretical and operational by the teacher; • Methodologies based on greater participation of students, namely:
A - Analysis of a video - documentary about the individual and family intervention
B - Analysis of Texts and Documents
C - Open Class - Meeting with professionals: Chatting with ... Learning from experience
• Theme 1: Individual and Family Social Services - Case Analysis
• Theme 2: daily challenges in the process of Social Intervention
D - Workshops
• Theme 1: The Interview - simulations • Theme 2: Records Information - training (from the descrip
Learning Outcomes
Objectives: understanding the conceptual complexity of s. work, through an approach to the relationship between theory and practice in everyday work; provide the acquisition of theoretical and operative knowledge in the field of Individual and Family Social Work, including the conceptual approaches, methodological procedures and modalities of action; teach theoretical and technical / operating Knowledge about observation, communication and data recording; explain the importance of the values and relational skills. Learning outcomes: Knowledge about the methodology of individual and family social intervention;
Theoretical conceptualization about the demands of the interview and observation; Communication skills in the field of helping relationship; Training of data registration procedures; Identification and founding arguments about actual challenges of social work in a micro and mezzo level.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
Chapter I - Methods and practices of Social Work with Individuals and Families
1 - Theoretical assumptions: the method of casework Mary Richmond Psychodynamic approaches Mathilde du Ranquet and Critical Perspective Mel Gray and Stephen Webb.
2 - The stages of social work at the micro level: relations between individual -family and environment and Resources Management (individual, collective, professional, formal and informal)
3 – Process linking and boundaries in conception and practice of Social Work: Advocacy, Empowerment, Case management, Social Mediation and Family Mediation.
Chapter II - Specifics of the Helping Relationship in Social Work
1 - Definition, Types and Stages of Help;
2 - Collect and record information in a real observation and interview (help and research);
3 - Challenges in Casework: Assessment of social risk and uncertainty management, promotion of citizenship; advisory; Contracts; Reflective practice and the relation theory-practice; Research.
Head Lecturer(s)
Clara Maria Rodrigues Cruz Silva Santos
Assessment Methods
Assessment
Frequency: 50.0%
Research work on one of the topics of matter, with the elaboration of an interactive powerpoint (50%), which meets the standards of the APA: 50.0%
Bibliography
Bioy,A. e Maquet, A.(2007).Se former à la relation d’aide.Concepts, méthodes, applications.Paris:Dunod
Du Ranquet M.,L'approche en Service Social,Intervention auprès des personnes et des familles,Québec,Edisem Inc.,1981
Du Ranquet M.,Recherches en Casework:l’efficacité et sa mesure en service social,Québec,Edisem Inc.,1983
García, Tomás Fernández (coord) (2008).Trabajo Social con Casos.2ª ed.Madrid:Alianza Editorial
Gray, M.&Webb, S.(2009).Social Work Theories and Methods.London:Sage Publications,Ltd
Payne, M.(2002).Teoria do Trabalho Social Moderno.Coimbra:Quarteto.32-41;365-388
Richmond,M (2005).Diagnóstico Social. Madrid: Siglo XXI e Consejo General de Colegios Oficiales de Diplomados.
Tremblay, L(2001).La relation d’aide.Développer des compétences pour mieux aider.Montréal:Les éditions Saint-Martin.16-49;161-168
Weber,Ph.(2008).Dinâmicas e Práticas do Trabalhador Social.Porto:Porto Ed.
Wilson,K.;Ruch,G.;Lymbery,M.eCooper,A.(2008).Social work:an introduction to contemporary pratice