Termination Stage in Planned Change Model and Confrontation Skills in Social Work Practice
Overview
This coursework addresses two critical aspects of social work practice: the termination stage of the Planned Change Model and the use of confrontation skills with clients. The paper examines key discussion areas during termination with families and demonstrates how confrontation techniques can address substance abuse relapse patterns and broken promises.
What this coursework covers
- Termination stage requirements including goal assessment, family relationship evaluation, timeframe discussion, and client emotional responses
- Language barriers and cultural factors in family conflict resolution with specific examples from the Yeo family case
- Confrontation skill definition and application for identifying discrepancies between client promises and behaviors in drug addiction contexts
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Social Work - Working With Individuals and Families
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Social Work - Working With Individuals and Families
a) Termination, though the last stage of the Planned Change Model is a critical stage in
the problem-solving framework. Demonstrate any FOUR (4) key areas that need to be
discussed in detail with your clients during this stage citing relevant examples to illustrate your points. (20 marks)
The termination stage is essential because it can enhance the degree to which the clients achieve his or her objectives. Further, it ensures that there is a continuation of the changes achieved. Certain issues must be discussed with the client in detail before termination. First, there is a need to assess and evaluate if the goals have been achieved. In this case, the discussion must occur between all members of Mr. Yeo's family. The issue to be addressed is whether the hostile relationship with the daughter in law has been resolved or further assistance is needed. Another important area for discussion is the time-frame needed to assist the relationship. Both members of the family must come together and develop incentives for resolving the conflicts within the family. Considering the family's challenges, this is important because it builds a mutual understanding between all the family members.
As a social worker, you must also discuss the client's feelings at the time of termination. This will demonstrate whether the goals have been achieved or not. It is also essential to appreciate the client for their time and to agree to adopt the recommendations during the period.