The micro practice interventions Shanna used were finding out the immediate needs of the family and making a way for those needs to be met. One of those needs was making a doctor’s appointment for Mr. W, and ensuring they had transportation to get there. Another micro intervention used was helping to convince Mr. W to move to emergency shelter. Mezzo practices Shanna used was working with FEMA and other administrators to set up a community meeting, and working with other organizations in the recovery effort. An example of how the micro and mezzo interventions were interrelated was how Shanna had to help them as individuals to complete applications and helping them get furniture, but Shanna had to advocate for the family when she had to meet in order to discuss their flood insurance, and also go to churches and other organizations on behalf of the family to get what they needed. Separately, getting Mr. W to go to the doctor did not involve having to deal with other larger agencies, and did not require her to speak on his behalf.
References:
Poulin, J., Mathis S., & Witt, H (2019). The Social Work Field Placement: A Competency-Based Approach New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company, LLC.
