SCK3701
SOCIAL CASE WORK
ASSIGNMENT 1
2022
ANSWERS
DETAILED
,Table of Contents
QUESTION 1 ........................................................................................................................ 3
1. From the case study above, identify two (2) strengths that Mpho displays and explain why
you regard them as strengths................................................................................................ 3
2. Describe Mpho with reference to the value of self-determination....................................... 4
3. Identify one important basic communication skill of your choice that you would use during
the facilitation process with Mpho and provide reasons for your choice. ............................... 4
4. Use any three (3) strengths-based perspective principles to address Mpho’s situation. .... 5
5. Professional values are of significance in the social work profession. Identify two (2)
professional values that you would use during the facilitation process in addressing Mpho’s
situation and provide clear reasons for your answer. ............................................................ 6
6. Describe Mpho with reference to propositions 5 and 8. ..................................................... 6
7. In your own words, provide two (2) reasons why it is important for you to create a
conducive environment before commencing the facilitation process with Mpho. ................... 7
QUESTION 2 ........................................................................................................................ 8
1. In your own words, briefly discuss the meaning of any five (5) principles underlying the
constructivism theory and discuss how each principle can be applied when working with
individuals. Substantiate your answer by providing a practical example for each principle to
demonstrate how it can be used with clients. ........................................................................ 8
2. Name and briefly describe the three (3) propositions found at clients’ conscious and
unconscious worlds. ............................................................................................................ 10
3. Describe three (3) different forms of play that the facilitator can use when working with
children. .............................................................................................................................. 10
4. Name and briefly discuss the three (3) guidelines that the facilitator uses during the
implementation of the skill of immediacy. Substantiate why it is important for the facilitator to
make use of each guideline................................................................................................. 12
5. Discuss the following advanced communication skills and provide examples for each of
them:................................................................................................................................... 13
a) Advanced empathy ..................................................................................................... 13
b) Exploring distortions .................................................................................................... 13
c) Immediacy................................................................................................................... 14
6. Identify and briefly discuss five (5) main principles inherent in the strengths-based
perspective and indicate how you would apply each of these principles in working with
clients. ................................................................................................................................ 15
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, EXAMPLE:
Question 2:
Describe Mpho with reference to the value of self-determination.
Mpho embodies the value of self-determination as she has taken control of her own
life and taken steps to provide for her family despite facing significant challenges.
She has not waited for help from others or relied on external circumstances to dictate
her fate. Instead, she has taken initiative and shown determination
to………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
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SOCIAL CASE WORK
ASSIGNMENT 1
2022
ANSWERS
DETAILED
,Table of Contents
QUESTION 1 ........................................................................................................................ 3
1. From the case study above, identify two (2) strengths that Mpho displays and explain why
you regard them as strengths................................................................................................ 3
2. Describe Mpho with reference to the value of self-determination....................................... 4
3. Identify one important basic communication skill of your choice that you would use during
the facilitation process with Mpho and provide reasons for your choice. ............................... 4
4. Use any three (3) strengths-based perspective principles to address Mpho’s situation. .... 5
5. Professional values are of significance in the social work profession. Identify two (2)
professional values that you would use during the facilitation process in addressing Mpho’s
situation and provide clear reasons for your answer. ............................................................ 6
6. Describe Mpho with reference to propositions 5 and 8. ..................................................... 6
7. In your own words, provide two (2) reasons why it is important for you to create a
conducive environment before commencing the facilitation process with Mpho. ................... 7
QUESTION 2 ........................................................................................................................ 8
1. In your own words, briefly discuss the meaning of any five (5) principles underlying the
constructivism theory and discuss how each principle can be applied when working with
individuals. Substantiate your answer by providing a practical example for each principle to
demonstrate how it can be used with clients. ........................................................................ 8
2. Name and briefly describe the three (3) propositions found at clients’ conscious and
unconscious worlds. ............................................................................................................ 10
3. Describe three (3) different forms of play that the facilitator can use when working with
children. .............................................................................................................................. 10
4. Name and briefly discuss the three (3) guidelines that the facilitator uses during the
implementation of the skill of immediacy. Substantiate why it is important for the facilitator to
make use of each guideline................................................................................................. 12
5. Discuss the following advanced communication skills and provide examples for each of
them:................................................................................................................................... 13
a) Advanced empathy ..................................................................................................... 13
b) Exploring distortions .................................................................................................... 13
c) Immediacy................................................................................................................... 14
6. Identify and briefly discuss five (5) main principles inherent in the strengths-based
perspective and indicate how you would apply each of these principles in working with
clients. ................................................................................................................................ 15
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, EXAMPLE:
Question 2:
Describe Mpho with reference to the value of self-determination.
Mpho embodies the value of self-determination as she has taken control of her own
life and taken steps to provide for her family despite facing significant challenges.
She has not waited for help from others or relied on external circumstances to dictate
her fate. Instead, she has taken initiative and shown determination
to………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
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