(Answered) SOCW6351 Discussion 2: Micro vs. Macro Practice

For this Discussion, review this week’s resources. Then, reflect on the dichotomy between micro and macro practice. Next, think about how micro practice has come to dominate the social work profession.

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Postan explanation of “the dichotomy between micro and macro” practice. Then, describe how micro practice has come to dominate the social work profession.

Solution:

According to Rothman and Mizrahi (2014), the foundation of the social work profession is usually rooted in two main levels of social assessment as well as reform. These are micro social work and macro social work. Micro social work involves engaging individuals together with their families in solving a wide range of problems. Common examples of micro social work include helping individuals in finding appropriate health care, housing, as well s social services. Individual counseling and family therapy would also be categorized as micro social work. As espoused by Hepworth, Rooney, Rooney, and Strom-Gottfried (2016),Please click the icon below to purchase full solution at $5