Social Work in Process of Change: 1930-33

Pierce Atwater

doi:10.1086/631347

Social Work in Process of Change: 1930-33

Social Service Review ◽

10.1086/631347 ◽

1934 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 58-78

Author(s):

Pierce Atwater

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

Process Of Change ◽

Work In Process

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Issues of power in social work practice in mental health services for people from Black and minority ethnic groups

Critical Social Work ◽

10.22329/csw.v6i1.5704 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Victoria Jupp

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Social Work ◽

Mental Health Services ◽

Health Services ◽

Work Practice ◽

Social Work Practice ◽

Process Of Change ◽

Minority Ethnic Groups ◽

Power Differentials ◽

Minority Ethnic

This article provides a critique of some theories of power when applied to social work practice within mental health services for people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. Current research into the experiences of black and minority ethnic mental health service users is analysed to demonstrate the centrality of power within social work practice. The article argues that social work should be viewed as a process of change that allows for the individuality of the service user, alongside the necessity of social workers acknowledging power differentials and taking responsibility for their own power in order to develop a continual critique of the empowerment process.

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Dysphagia in Hospice Care: The Roles of Social Work and Speech-Language Pathologists

Perspectives on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia) ◽

10.1044/sasd23.4.173 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 23 (4) ◽

pp. 173-186 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Deborah Hinson ◽

Aaron J. Goldsmith ◽

Joseph Murray

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

End Of Life ◽

Case Studies ◽

End Of Life Care ◽

Hospice Care ◽

Patient Communication ◽

Life Care ◽

Speech Language Pathologists ◽

Four Levels

This article addresses the unique roles of social work and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in end-of-life and hospice care settings. The four levels of hospice care are explained. Suggested social work and SLP interventions for end-of-life nutrition and approaches to patient communication are offered. Case studies are used to illustrate the specialized roles that social work and SLP have in end-of-life care settings.

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