Semester 1 2025 - DUE 2025; 100% TRUSTED
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Question 1
1.1 As a Social Worker with an understanding of ISWP, explain how you
will intervene in this case following the seven consecutive stages. (10)
The Integrated Social Work Process (ISWP) involves a comprehensive,
sequential, and holistic framework for addressing multifaceted social
issues. The stages are:
Stage 1: Intake and Engagement
At this stage, I will welcome the mother in a safe, non-judgmental space
to build rapport and gain trust. I will gather preliminary information
regarding her concerns, focusing on her son’s substance use, family
dynamics, and her own struggles. This phase is crucial to validate her
distress and ensure her willingness to work collaboratively.
Stage 2: Screening and Assessment
I will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the family’s social,
psychological, and economic circumstances. This includes evaluating
the son’s substance use severity, the mother’s mental and physical
health, the daughters’ situations, and the systemic issues in the
community. Tools like genograms, eco-maps, and addiction severity
indices may help to understand the broader context.