3.4 An international definition of social work
Social work is a vital element in how our society cares for those in need. This unit looks at the meaning of ‘social work values’ as well as the different approaches to social work and the skills involved.
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3.3 What about communities?
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3.2 Social work roles in practice
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3.1 Introduction: the social context of social work
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2.6 References for Extract 2
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2.5 Conclusion
Social work is a vital element in how our society cares for those in need. This unit looks at the meaning of ‘social work values’ as well as the different approaches to social work and the skills involved.
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2.4 Psychosocial theories of identity
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Ascribed identity
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Self identity
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2.3 Identity and identities
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Case study 2
Social work is a vital element in how our society cares for those in need. This unit looks at the meaning of ‘social work values’ as well as the different approaches to social work and the skills involved.
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Case study 1
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2.2 Biography as history
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1.8 References for Extract 1
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2.1 Your life story
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1.7 Summary of Extract 1
Social work is a vital element in how our society cares for those in need. This unit looks at the meaning of ‘social work values’ as well as the different approaches to social work and the skills involved.
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1.5 Component 3: Skills
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1.4 Component 2: Values and ethics
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1.2 The four components of good practice
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1.1 Introduction
Social work is a vital element in how our society cares for those in need. This unit looks at the meaning of ‘social work values’ as well as the different approaches to social work and the skills involved.
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