Instructions: this is task-centered practice, crisis intervention, and system theory Social Work Intervention Strategies

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Social Work Intervention Strategies

The social work process’s primary element is identifying appropriate intervention strategies informed by social work assessments, sociological and psychological theories. Social workers use their assessment and observation skills to assess and explain situations and select the most appropriate intervention methods based on the developed hypothesis about expected outcomes. However, implementing the chosen intervention methods requires various skills, like communication and knowledge in sustaining, maintaining, and building relationships. Similarly, critical analysis and reflection are required to appraise the intervention’s effectiveness.  Based on the case scenario, crisis intervention strategies and task centered practice will best address the client’s situation.

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David separated from his wife Sarah six months ago. David is experiencing financial problems but is expected to pay for the child’s maintenance.  David lost his job because of his organization’s recent cuts where he works as an independent agent.  As a result, David lost some key clients and experienced low demand.  The business is struggling, and David is stressed because he works for long hours with little returns. David has lots of temper with his wife and children and is withdrawn from them. However, no physical harm or aggression was reported by the wife. David’s mental state worsens as his wife announces separation. The consequences of wife separation include low mood, poor sleep, poor appetite, and low self-esteem. Depression diagnosed by GP. His condition has deteriorated, his mood worsened, poor self-care, and has suicidal thoughts. David wants to take overdose on non-prescription medication because his ex-wife told him that she was unwilling to let him have contact with his children as she felt he was mentally unstable.