The purpose of this assignment is to help prepare you to critically think about synthesizing, integrating, and applying empowerment practice concepts through a case study.
The strengths-based approach is a key underpinning to empowerment practice and, on a micro-level, involves learning about and understanding the client’s strengths and how those strengths can be tapped into to address the client’s needs. The assessment process is critical to learning about not just about the client’s need, but also their strengths.
Instructions
After reading the case answer each question comprehensively. Use APA format and incorporate a minimum of three scholarly works no less than 2020, – that relate to Empowerment Practice to support your position. There is no page or length requirement for this assignment; just make sure you adequately address each of the case questions. Please label your responses, identifying the part and/or question number.
Required Reading
Brun, C., & Rapp, R. C. (2001). Strengths-Based Case Management: Individuals’ Perspectives on Strengths and the Case Manager Relationship. Social Work, 46(3), 278–288.
Gutierrérrez, L. M. (1990). Working with women of color: An empowerment perspective. Social Work, 35(2). pp.149-153.
Jones, L. V., & Guy-Sheftall, B. (2015). Conquering the black girl blues. Social Work, 60(4). pp. 343-350.