Student Number: 41722280
Student Name: P G
MOKHACHANE
Assignment 2
Written Assignment
Unique Assignment Number: 572081
Module: SCK3701
Social Case Work
University of South Africa
DATE: 23/07/2021
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INTRODUCTION 3
1 Question 1 3
1.1 In your own words, briefly discuss the meaning of each
principle underlying the strengths perspective mentioned
below and how it applies to working with individuals.
Substantiate your answer by providing one example for each
of the principles mentioned.
1.2 Name and briefly explain the three proposition that are found 4
in the conscious and unconscious word of the client
1.3 Describe three (3) forms of play that can be used by the 4
facilitator in working with children 4
1.4 Name and briefly discuss the three guidelines that are used by
the facilitator during the implementation of the skill of
immediacy. Substantiate why it is important for the facilitator
to make use of each guideline.
1.5 Discuss the following advanced communication skills and 5
provide examples for each of them:
1.6 Provide a detailed discussion of the developmental approach and illustrate its 6
importance in social work practice in South Africa.
1.7 Define what the ecosystems perspective means. 6
Question 2
2.1 Use proposition 8 of the person-centred approach to describe the importance 6
of the “self” in this case. Discuss this proposition, highlighting what it stands
for and its importance in trying to understand Masego’s conscious and
unconscious experiences 6
2.2 Explain the skill of immediacy and its importance in the helping process
(include the three guidelines in your response).
7
2.3 Use the third paragraph from the case study to formulate an immediacy
response by the social worker to Masego
7
2.4 Illustrate how you will use the values of confidentiality and individualisation to
create a safe space for Masego during the helping process. Begin your
discussion by stating what these values stand for, before you apply them in
Masego’s case
2.5 Discuss how you will use proposition 17 to create a safe space for Masego, to 8
ensure that the facilitation process unfolds professionally and ultimately yields
the desired results.
2.6 Use the third paragraph, in this case study, to formulate an advanced empathy 8
response in the form of an implied message for Masego
8
Conclusion
9
Bibliography
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Student Name: P G
MOKHACHANE
Assignment 2
Written Assignment
Unique Assignment Number: 572081
Module: SCK3701
Social Case Work
University of South Africa
DATE: 23/07/2021
1|Page
, SN Table of Contents Page
INTRODUCTION 3
1 Question 1 3
1.1 In your own words, briefly discuss the meaning of each
principle underlying the strengths perspective mentioned
below and how it applies to working with individuals.
Substantiate your answer by providing one example for each
of the principles mentioned.
1.2 Name and briefly explain the three proposition that are found 4
in the conscious and unconscious word of the client
1.3 Describe three (3) forms of play that can be used by the 4
facilitator in working with children 4
1.4 Name and briefly discuss the three guidelines that are used by
the facilitator during the implementation of the skill of
immediacy. Substantiate why it is important for the facilitator
to make use of each guideline.
1.5 Discuss the following advanced communication skills and 5
provide examples for each of them:
1.6 Provide a detailed discussion of the developmental approach and illustrate its 6
importance in social work practice in South Africa.
1.7 Define what the ecosystems perspective means. 6
Question 2
2.1 Use proposition 8 of the person-centred approach to describe the importance 6
of the “self” in this case. Discuss this proposition, highlighting what it stands
for and its importance in trying to understand Masego’s conscious and
unconscious experiences 6
2.2 Explain the skill of immediacy and its importance in the helping process
(include the three guidelines in your response).
7
2.3 Use the third paragraph from the case study to formulate an immediacy
response by the social worker to Masego
7
2.4 Illustrate how you will use the values of confidentiality and individualisation to
create a safe space for Masego during the helping process. Begin your
discussion by stating what these values stand for, before you apply them in
Masego’s case
2.5 Discuss how you will use proposition 17 to create a safe space for Masego, to 8
ensure that the facilitation process unfolds professionally and ultimately yields
the desired results.
2.6 Use the third paragraph, in this case study, to formulate an advanced empathy 8
response in the form of an implied message for Masego
8
Conclusion
9
Bibliography
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