LMSW EXAM REVIEWED SUMMARY
THEORY
interrelated sets of concepts, organized into a deductive
system to explain relationships about certain aspects of
the world
PARADIGM
worldview underlying theories and methodology of a
particular scientific subject
PRACTICE MODEL
guide for practitioner interaction that operationalizes
theory; includes concrete actions and techniques
Kholberg's Stages of Moral Reasoning
Preconventional (3-8 y/o)
1. fear of punishment
2. obtains rewards
Conventional (8-13 y/o) - follows stereotypical norms
3. belong and be accepted
4. obeys rules and regulations
Postconventional (adult) - not reached by most adults
5. make and keep promises
6. adhere to universal principles
Intervention Acronym - FIRST and BEST questions
FAREAFI
F: acknowledged feeling 1st - Begin building rapport.
A: Assess
R: Refer
E: Educate
,A: Advocate
F: Facilitate
I: Intervene
BEST Questions Acronym
ASPIRINS
A: Acknowledge client concerns and Assess
S: Start where the patient is.
P: Protect life.
I: Intoxicated? Do not treat.
R: Rule out medical issue.
I: Informed consent.
N: Non-judgmental.
S: Support self-determination.
SYSTEMS THEORY: Ecological Systems
- Systems Perspective
Primary focus:
- How persons interact with their environment
Main Concepts:
- we are in continual transaction with our environment
- Systems are interrelated parts or subsystems
constituting an ordered whole
- Each subsystem impacts all other parts and whole
system
- Systems can have closed or open boundaries
- Systems tend toward equilibrium
Theorists:
- Parsons, Merton, Germain, Gitterman
SYSTEMS THEORY: Family Systems
- systems perspective
Primary focus:
- How the family system affects the individual and family
, functioning across the life-span
Main Concepts:
-All parts of the family are interrelated
-Problems in one part of the system impacts all other
parts, and the system as a whole
-Systems maintain boundaries that give them their
identities
-Systems tend to move towards homeostasis, or
equilibrium
- Boundaries, roles, communication, family structure
influence family function
- Ecomaps & Genograms are used to understand the
system dynamics
- A healthy family has flexibility, consistent structure, and
effective exchange of information
- Social roles and interpersonal interaction are the focus of
tx
Theorists:
- Bowen, Satir, Minuchin, Carter & McGoldrick
Genogram
diagrams of family relationships beyond a family tree.
They help to uncover intergenerational patterns of
behavior, marriage choices, family alliances and conflicts,
the existence of family secrets, and other info about the
present situation
OBJECT RELATIONS THEORY
Primary focus:
- relationships with others
Main Concepts:
-lifelong relationship skills are rooted in early attachments
THEORY
interrelated sets of concepts, organized into a deductive
system to explain relationships about certain aspects of
the world
PARADIGM
worldview underlying theories and methodology of a
particular scientific subject
PRACTICE MODEL
guide for practitioner interaction that operationalizes
theory; includes concrete actions and techniques
Kholberg's Stages of Moral Reasoning
Preconventional (3-8 y/o)
1. fear of punishment
2. obtains rewards
Conventional (8-13 y/o) - follows stereotypical norms
3. belong and be accepted
4. obeys rules and regulations
Postconventional (adult) - not reached by most adults
5. make and keep promises
6. adhere to universal principles
Intervention Acronym - FIRST and BEST questions
FAREAFI
F: acknowledged feeling 1st - Begin building rapport.
A: Assess
R: Refer
E: Educate
,A: Advocate
F: Facilitate
I: Intervene
BEST Questions Acronym
ASPIRINS
A: Acknowledge client concerns and Assess
S: Start where the patient is.
P: Protect life.
I: Intoxicated? Do not treat.
R: Rule out medical issue.
I: Informed consent.
N: Non-judgmental.
S: Support self-determination.
SYSTEMS THEORY: Ecological Systems
- Systems Perspective
Primary focus:
- How persons interact with their environment
Main Concepts:
- we are in continual transaction with our environment
- Systems are interrelated parts or subsystems
constituting an ordered whole
- Each subsystem impacts all other parts and whole
system
- Systems can have closed or open boundaries
- Systems tend toward equilibrium
Theorists:
- Parsons, Merton, Germain, Gitterman
SYSTEMS THEORY: Family Systems
- systems perspective
Primary focus:
- How the family system affects the individual and family
, functioning across the life-span
Main Concepts:
-All parts of the family are interrelated
-Problems in one part of the system impacts all other
parts, and the system as a whole
-Systems maintain boundaries that give them their
identities
-Systems tend to move towards homeostasis, or
equilibrium
- Boundaries, roles, communication, family structure
influence family function
- Ecomaps & Genograms are used to understand the
system dynamics
- A healthy family has flexibility, consistent structure, and
effective exchange of information
- Social roles and interpersonal interaction are the focus of
tx
Theorists:
- Bowen, Satir, Minuchin, Carter & McGoldrick
Genogram
diagrams of family relationships beyond a family tree.
They help to uncover intergenerational patterns of
behavior, marriage choices, family alliances and conflicts,
the existence of family secrets, and other info about the
present situation
OBJECT RELATIONS THEORY
Primary focus:
- relationships with others
Main Concepts:
-lifelong relationship skills are rooted in early attachments
