For this assignment you will write a 8-10 page paper that follows these requirements:
Critically examine 3 theories to determine how the theories help you understand clients in your specialization area.
One (1) theory must be related to diversity, gender, intersectionality, or oppression. The other 2 theories can be your choice.
Describe the focus of the theories.
Describe the advantages and limitations of the theories.
Detail how the theories prepare you to engage, assess, and intervene with individuals, families, and groups in your specialization area.
Please use the following headings for your paper:
Introduction
Introduce why theory is important in understanding clients and social work practice.
Describe your area of specialized practice and they clients you will work with in your practicum setting (mental health, medical, children, families and aging services)
Theory 1: [Theory Title]
Describe the focus of the theory
Strengths and Limitations of (theory)
Describe the advantages, limitations of the theory, include diversity Competency 2
Applications to Practice: Engagement
Discuss how the theories prepare you to engage with clients Competency 6
Discuss how theoretical frameworks assist you in the assessment of client processes and outcomes Competency 7
Discuss interventions strategies derived from of each theory Competency 8
Theory 2: [Theory Title]
Describe the focus of the theory
Strengths and Limitations of (theory)
Describe the advantages, limitations of the theory, include diversity Competency 2
Applications to Practice: Engagement
Discuss how the theories prepare you to engage with clients Competency 6
Discuss how theoretical frameworks assist you in the assessment of client processes and outcomes Competency 7
Discuss interventions strategies derived from of each theory Competency 8
Theory 3: [Theory Title]
Describe the focus of the theory
Strengths and Limitations of (theory)
Describe the advantages, limitations of the theory, include diversity Competency 2
Applications to Practice: Engagement
Discuss how the theories prepare you to engage with clients Competency 6
Discuss how theoretical frameworks assist you in the assessment of client processes and outcomes Competency 7
Discuss interventions strategies derived from of each theory Competency 8
Syntheses of information – Preparation for Practice
Describe how will you use this knowledge to help you prepare for your field practicum. Competency 1
Requirements
Use proper APA 7th edition formatting.
Cite all sources in APA format.
Include an APA formatted title and references page (not included in the page total).
Use current, properly formatted in text citations within the last five years to support your work
