Human Behavior and Social Environment
Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment.
“Social workers are knowledgeable about human behavior across the life course; the range of social systems in which people live; and the ways social systems promote or deter people in maintaining or achieving health and well-being. Social workers apply theories and knowledge from the liberal arts to understand biological, social, cultural, psychological, and spiritual development.” – CSWE (2008)
Practice Behaviors
a. Synthesize and differentially employ theories of human behavior and the social environment to guide advanced practice.
Learning evidenced by:
- Applying three separate theories of therapy with individuals or families to a realistic case scenario in my Micro Theory Paper and analyzing how theories and the very real issues of poverty interact on a larger scale with my Macro Theory Paper.
- Completing several major class demonstrating understanding of theories of human behavior and the social environment. These projects included a Child Observation Assignment, my personal Social History, and a Social History of another person. Due to issues of confidentiality I have refrained from posting these products. Additionally, I completed assignments that had me investigate theories and research pertaining to work with various populations. In one such paper, seen here, I examined my views on my own mortality in preparation for working with dying clients or clients affected by death.
- At field practicum, I conducted Mental Status Exams along with Alcohol and Drug evaluations and Bio-psychosocial assessments with new clients and determined how the alcohol and drug use of clients with mental health issues differed from those that do not face mental health challenges. I also conducted pre- and post-test measures to determine outcomes and determine what treatment programs would best serve their needs to overcome their current obstacles.