Integrative Paper
Use Trauma-informed and Emotion-Focused
The purpose of this assignment is for you to begin to describe and discuss your own approaches to agency based clinical social work practice, using one or (at most) two of the following theories: CBT, Narrative Therapy,
Emotion-Focused, Experiential/Gestalt, Ego Psychology, Self Psychology, Object Relations Theory. A “Traumainformed” perspective can be used in conjuction with any of the models listed here. (Solution- Focused is not
acceptable for this assignment).
You may list all the theories you actually use, but should only focus in depth on one or two of them from
SW630 and SW639 in this paper. This mid-term paper should be 6 pages in length and follow the outline
below. Cite at least 5 different references.
Overview of your Theories for Practice
What theory or theories do you use for assessment in your work with clients?
What are the major concepts and assumptions that are associated with the theory or theories you use?
How does your chosen theory define the goals and plans for intervention?
What is the role of the worker in your theory for practice?
What are the social work values, contained in the Code of Ethics, which are consistent with your theory for
practice?
How does your theory address any forms of oppression that your clients have experienced in their lives?
Strengths and Limitations
With what kinds of clients/problems/situations does your theory for practice work best?
With what kinds of clients/problems/situations is your theory not suitable?
Cross-Cultural Considerations
Are there any modifications that have to be made when you work with clients of different gender, race,
ethnicity, class, age, mental or physical capacity, religion, or sexual orientation?
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