,BSW3701 Assignment 1 Memo | Due 9 May 2025.
All questions fully answered.
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
Case study Faith (a pseudonym) is 35 years old and has recently
undergone significant life changes. She has faced a divorce,
after 12 years of marriage (husband is 40), lost her job because
the company is downsizing, and is grappling with feelings of
loneliness and depression. These changes also impact her two
children, aged 8 (son) and 10 (daughter). The maternal
grandparents have passed away. The father is employed, but he
is not contributing financially to meeting the needs of the
children. The dynamics within the family have changed
profoundly, resulting in heightened stress for Faith and her
children. 1) How will you use empathy to build respect and trust
in a helping relationship with Faith? [2] 2) Which (any five)
different types of listening can you implement to ensure that
you actively pay attention to Faith’s situation during the helping
process? Provide practical examples of how each type of
listening will be used. [5] 3) During the intervention process,
social workers play multiple roles. As an enabler, how will you
assist Faith in articulating her needs? [3] 4) Social workers have
a variety of instruments at their disposal while conducting
family assessments. Family assessments are used to help
families understand their problems, including what is working
and what isn't. Select one assessment tool that you will utilise
, to support Faith and explain the reasons for your choice. [2] 5)
Discuss why using the genogram and ecomap during the
intervention process with Faith’s family is important. [5] 6) Plot
Faith's family on a genogram and ecomap. [8] 7) Discuss any
two functions that are common to every family. In your
discussion, indicate how each function affects Faith’s family. [4]
8) In terms of the South African Divorce Act 70 of 1979, divorce
is only granted on which grounds? [6] 9) The application of the
empowerment approach can be instrumental in helping Faith to
navigate her current circumstances. In Faith’s case, how would
you apply the empowerment approach? [5] 10) Both parents
have a duty to maintain the child according to their respective
means. Read the Maintenance Act 99 of 1998, Chapter 3
(Maintenance enquiries [ss 10]) and Chapter 4 (Maintenance
and other orders [ss 15]), and answer the following questions:
10.1 In what circumstances should an enquiry by the
Maintenance Court be considered? [5] 10.2 Having the case of
Faith in mind, what does the duty of parents, to support their
children, entail? [5] Total: 50 x 2 = 100
1) How will you use empathy to build respect and trust in a
helping relationship with Faith? [2]
I will demonstrate empathy by actively listening to Faith without
judgment, acknowledging her pain, and validating her feelings.
For example, I might say, “It’s understandable that you’re
feeling overwhelmed with everything that’s happened.” This
All questions fully answered.
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
Case study Faith (a pseudonym) is 35 years old and has recently
undergone significant life changes. She has faced a divorce,
after 12 years of marriage (husband is 40), lost her job because
the company is downsizing, and is grappling with feelings of
loneliness and depression. These changes also impact her two
children, aged 8 (son) and 10 (daughter). The maternal
grandparents have passed away. The father is employed, but he
is not contributing financially to meeting the needs of the
children. The dynamics within the family have changed
profoundly, resulting in heightened stress for Faith and her
children. 1) How will you use empathy to build respect and trust
in a helping relationship with Faith? [2] 2) Which (any five)
different types of listening can you implement to ensure that
you actively pay attention to Faith’s situation during the helping
process? Provide practical examples of how each type of
listening will be used. [5] 3) During the intervention process,
social workers play multiple roles. As an enabler, how will you
assist Faith in articulating her needs? [3] 4) Social workers have
a variety of instruments at their disposal while conducting
family assessments. Family assessments are used to help
families understand their problems, including what is working
and what isn't. Select one assessment tool that you will utilise
, to support Faith and explain the reasons for your choice. [2] 5)
Discuss why using the genogram and ecomap during the
intervention process with Faith’s family is important. [5] 6) Plot
Faith's family on a genogram and ecomap. [8] 7) Discuss any
two functions that are common to every family. In your
discussion, indicate how each function affects Faith’s family. [4]
8) In terms of the South African Divorce Act 70 of 1979, divorce
is only granted on which grounds? [6] 9) The application of the
empowerment approach can be instrumental in helping Faith to
navigate her current circumstances. In Faith’s case, how would
you apply the empowerment approach? [5] 10) Both parents
have a duty to maintain the child according to their respective
means. Read the Maintenance Act 99 of 1998, Chapter 3
(Maintenance enquiries [ss 10]) and Chapter 4 (Maintenance
and other orders [ss 15]), and answer the following questions:
10.1 In what circumstances should an enquiry by the
Maintenance Court be considered? [5] 10.2 Having the case of
Faith in mind, what does the duty of parents, to support their
children, entail? [5] Total: 50 x 2 = 100
1) How will you use empathy to build respect and trust in a
helping relationship with Faith? [2]
I will demonstrate empathy by actively listening to Faith without
judgment, acknowledging her pain, and validating her feelings.
For example, I might say, “It’s understandable that you’re
feeling overwhelmed with everything that’s happened.” This
