Discussion: Group Facilitation Consider how a conversation between two people

Discussion: Group Facilitation

Consider how a conversation between two people

changes when the circle expands to include five or six. Social workers must address those changing dynamics when moving between practice with individuals and practice with groups.

For this Assignment, consider potential characteristics of a good group facilitator. Think about which seem particularly accessible or challenging.

Post by Day 4 a description of at least four characteristics you identified. Explain which of these characteristics represent your strengths and why. Explain which characteristics you might need to develop further.

 
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PLEASE ANSWER IN 3 SEPARATE PARAGRAPHS WITH IN TEXT REFERENCES

PLEASE ANSWER IN 3 SEPARATE PARAGRAPHS WITH IN TEXT REFERENCES.

Explain how multiple

systems interact to impact individuals.

Explain how you, as a social worker, might apply a systems perspective to your work with Lester Johnson.

Finally, explain how you might apply a systems perspective to social work practice.

Working With Clients With Disabilities: The Case of LesterLester is a 59-year-old, African American widower with two adult children. He lives in a medium-sizedMidwestern city. Four months ago, he was a driver in a multiple vehicle crash while visiting his daughterin another city and was injured in the accident, although he was not at fault. Prior to the accident hewas an electrician and lived on his own in a single-family home. He was an active member in his churchand a worship leader. He has a supportive brother and sister-in-law who also live nearby. Both of hischildren have left the family home, and his son is married and lives in a nearby large metropolitan area.When he was admitted to the hospital, Lester’s CT showed some intracerebral hemorrhaging, and thefollow-up scans showed a decrease in bleeding but some midline shift. He seemed to have only limitedcognition of his hospitalization. When his children came to visit, he smiled and verbalized in short wordsbut could not communicate in sentences; he winced and moaned to indicate when he was in pain. Hehad problems with balance and could not stand independently nor walk without assistance. Pastmedical history includes type 2 diabetes; elevated blood pressure; a long history of smoking, with someemphysema; and a 30-day in-house treatment for binge alcoholism 6 years ago following his wife’s longillness with breast cancer and her subsequent death.One month ago he was discharged from the hospital to a rehabilitation facility, and at his last medicalreview it was estimated he will need an additional 2 months’ minimum treatment and follow-uptherapies in the facility.As the social worker at the rehab center, I conducted a psychosocial assessment after his admission torehabilitation.At the time of the assessment, Lester was impulsive and was screened for self-harm, which was deemedlow risk. He did not have insight into the extent of his injury or changes resulting from the accident butwas frustrated and cried when he could not manipulate his hands. Lester’s children jointly hold power ofattorney (POA), but had not expressed any interest to date in his status or care. His brother is his shareddecision making (SDM) proxy, but his sister-in-law seemed to be the most actively involved in planningfor his follow-up care. His son and daughter called but had not visited, but his sister-in-law had visitedhim almost daily; praying with him at the bedside; and managing his household financials, mail, andhouse security during this period. His brother kept asking when Lester would be back to “normal” andable to manage on his own and was eager to take him out of the rehabilitation center.Lester seemed depressed, showed some flat affect, did not exhibit competency or show interest indecision making, and needed ongoing help from his POA and SDM. His medical prognosis for fullrecovery remains limited, with his Glasgow Coma Scale at less than 9, which means his injury iscategorized as catastrophic.Lester currently has limited mobility and is continent, but he is not yet able to self-feed and cannot self-care for cleanliness; he currently needs assistance washing, shaving, cleaning his teeth, and dressing. Hecontinues with daily occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT) sessions.He will also need legal assistance to apply for his professional association pension and benefits andpossible long-term disability. He will also need help identifying services for OT and PT after discharge.
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Working With Clients With Disabilities: The Case of LesterHe will need assistance from family members as the determination is made whether he can return to hisresidence with support or seek housing in a long-term care facility. He will need long-term communitycare on discharge to help with basic chores of dressing and feeding and self-care if he is not in aresidential care setting.A family conference is indicated to review Lester’s current status and short-term goals and to makeplans for discharge.
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What are piaget theory of development? How does this theory relate or does not relate to social work practice? APA

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a scenario that illustrates how bullying experienced by one adolescent

a scenario that illustrates how bullying experienced by one adolescent may change

the experience of another who witnesses it. Then address the availability of any social work intervention, skill, or practice that might change this cycle of events. Please use the Learning Resources to support your answer.

 
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