Social Case Work

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Definition

Social case work is the art of assisting the individual in developing and making use of his personal capacity to deal with problems which he faces in his social environment - Swift

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In social case work the client is stimulated to participate in the study of his situation, to share plans, to make an active efforts to solve his problem, using own resources and whatever community resources are available and appropriate - Hamilton

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Social Case Work Process

Social

Investigation/ psycho-social

study

Through interview and observation,

Nature

of present Problem The significance of the problem Causes of the problem The nature of the solution
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 Diagnosis

An explanation formulated in the light of known facts Diagnosis is, concerned with understanding both the psychological factors which bear a casual relationship with clients difficulty

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Treatment

It is to restore the individual to social functioning or to help him develop this capacity Prevention of break down Ego strengthening self direction experience Social participation experience
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