Assessment of Families Discussion Purpose In this week’s class discussion, you apply and reflect on your use and proficiency in using theory and skills to assess diverse families.
Course Outcomes This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcomes:
CO 10: Demonstrate skills to assess diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities (Competency 7). Due Date Students’ initial posts are due by Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. MT, and response posts are due by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MT. Initial and response posts must be made on two different days.
Total Points Possible This discussion is worth 50 points.
Discussion Guidelines All sources, including the course materials, must be cited using APA Style, both in-text and in a reference list at the end of your post. Please remember to adhere to . If you have any questions about the credibility of outside sources, APA formatting, or any other aspect of this class discussion, do not hesitate to contact the instructor for clarification. Discussion: Application of Knowledge Part 1: Conducting a Family Assessment
Question 1: Imagine you have been tasked as a social work intern to complete an initial assessment for your case study at any one of the agencies at Harmony Haven. Identify the agency where the assessment would be conducted. Describe what assessment methods would be used and why. Be clear if you are using structured, semi-structured, or unstructured methods. Question 2: List at least five questions you would ask and explain in one to two sentences your rationale for asking each question. Question 3: How does your assessment method and the questions you have identified align (or not) with any of the theories that you were introduced to in this course? Be clear in identifying key concepts or principles to demonstrate your understanding of the theory. Question 4: Upload a completed genogram or ecomap for your assigned case. Part 2: Application of Skills Using Skillsetter
You have been assigned several assessment skills in this week’s Skillsetter module. Please answer the following questions, providing explanations and details. No scholarly sources are required.
Question 1: What specific skills did you focus on this week and how were they applied? Question 2: What successes did you experience in applying these skills, and (if applicable) how did they align with the feedback you received from AI, your instructor, or your peers? Question 3: Were there any skills that were particularly difficult to use, and (if applicable) how did this align with the feedback you received from AI, your instructor, or your peers? Question 4: How do you plan to continue developing and applying these skills in practicum and practice?