Two stylized figures sit across a table, suggesting conversation. Text reads: 'An Overview: Direct Social Work Practice.' Additional text: 'SOWK 486w Fall 2026,' 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University.'
**Object:** Presentation slide **Action:** Displays agenda and learning objectives **Context:** 'Week 3 Plan' includes agenda items like social work practice and involuntary clients. Objectives involve understanding social work roles, systems, ethics, and strategies. **Text:**- **Agenda:** - How we help - Orienting perspectives for social work practice - Evidence-based practice - Involuntary clients - Ecological Systems Model - Social work jobs and roles- **Learning Objectives:** - Identify and describe key roles and practice areas in social work. - Explain social work purposes in prevention and restoration. - Analyze ecological systems and orienting perspectives. - Reflect on alignment with NASW Code of Ethics. - Describe strategies for cooperation with mandated clients.- **Footer:** SOWK 486w Fall 2026, Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University.
A smartphone displays a podcast app featuring 'Direct Social Work Practice: The Deep Dive' cover. Text beside it lists considerations for textbooks: adding methods, non-replacement of reading, sensationalization risks. Footer cites Jacob Campbell, Ph.D.
A young person sits against a concrete wall, arms crossing their knees, head down. Beside, text reads: “You can close your eyes to the things you don't want to see, but you can't close your heart to the things you don't want to feel.” —Johnny Depp.
A child sits against a concrete wall, hugging knees and looking down. Blue text panel prompts recalling emotional support experiences, asking how support was recognized, behaviors used, and listing them.
Three overlapping colored circles describe social work functions: Prevention (green) offers early services; Remediation (blue) addresses existing problems; Restoration (orange) aids impaired functioning. Central focus: 'The Purpose of Social Work.'
Text slide titled 'Contemporary Influences on Social Work' listing: need for self-care, pandemics (COVID-19, violence against Black and Brown people), funding for services, technological advances, globalization, scientific changes, sociopolitical environment. References Hepworth et al., 2023.
A presentation slide displays images and text illustrating 'NASW Core Values': Service, Social Justice, Dignity & Worth, Competence, Relationships, Integrity. A mirror, a scale, a ladder, and other metaphoric symbols are shown. Text includes: 'SOWK 486w Fall 2026,' and 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University.'
Slide displays 'NASW Core Values' with ethical principles listed: Service, Social Justice, Dignity and Worth, Human Relationships, Integrity, Competence. Side box prompts partner discussion on these principles in relation to personal life.
Title: 'Orienting Perspectives for Social Work Practice.' Diagram features 'Ecosystem Perspective' connecting Strengths, Cultural Humility, Antioppressive, Trauma-Informed, and Evidence-Informed Practices; aligned with 'Direct Practice.' Includes course details and author credits.
'Principles for Practice' slide lists three concepts: 'Embedded in interactions with their social and physical environments,' 'Collaborative problem solving,' and 'Self-awareness.' It was presented by Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. at Heritage University, SOWK 486w Fall 2026.
Diagram with red arrows forming a loop labeled 'Research' and 'Practice,' indicating a cycle. Nearby, text reads: 'Research-Informed Practice and Practice-Informed Research,' with bullet points: 'Choosing effective interventions,' 'More effective individual practice,' 'Development of profession.' Additional text includes 'SOWK 486w Fall 2026' and 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University.'
The slide features the title 'Evidence-Based Practice,' a quote about skills in intervention, and a green ribbon labeled 'Training in Evidence Based Approaches.' Attribution is to Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. at Heritage University.
Two colored rectangles display text comparing approaches. Left: 'Common Elements Approach' in blue, emphasizing commonalities in interventions. Right: 'Common Factors Approach' in yellow, focusing on shared factors like relationships. Text below reads: 'SOWK 486w Fall 2026, Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University.'
Slide text discussing intervention in social work practice includes: 'Increase decision-making, Assess environment, Sensitive to diversity, Evidence-based practices, Critical thinking.' Presented by Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., at Heritage University.
**Object:** Slide detailing critical thinking skills **Action:** Lists universal intellectual standards **Context:** Presentation slide includes text elements:- **Purpose:** Clear, relevant goals- **Question:** Unbiased central issue- **Information:** Accurate, relevant data- **Concepts:** Well-explained ideas- **Assumptions:** Valid beliefs- **Inferences:** Logical connections- **Point of View:** Recognizes alternatives- **Implications:** Considers consequencesSlide title: 'Define Critical Thinking Skills and Apply Them to Practice.' Includes 'SOWK 486w Fall 2026,' and presenter 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University.'
Slide shows three colored squares labeled 'legally mandated,' 'voluntary,' and 'non voluntary.' Titled 'Types of Clients.' Bottom text: 'SOWK 486w Fall 2026, Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University.'
Presentation slide with the title 'Involuntary Clients.' Lists strategies: acknowledge voluntary status, empathize, label emotions, clarify role, know authority limits. Text box cites '10 Tips for Working with Mandated Clients' by Kirst-Ashman & Hull, 2015.
Title: 'Involuntary Clients.' Text outlines strategies for working with these clients, including offering choices, understanding client needs, promoting pro-social behavior, building trust, and respecting their autonomy. Presentation by Jacob Campbell at Heritage University, SOWK 486w Fall 2026. Includes reference '10 Tips for Working with Mandated Clients' (Kirst-Ashman & Hull, 2015).
A presentation slide titled 'Applying a Ecological Systems Framework: The Ramirez Case' details Marta Ramirez’s situation involving child welfare services and school absences. It includes context about educational neglect, immigration, and social worker intervention. The bottom suggests group discussion questions about Ramirez's environment. Text:- SOWK 486w Fall 2026- Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University- (Hepworth et al., 2023, p. 14)
Icons and text describe various aspects of 'Direct Social Work Practice,' including Work with Immigrants, Housing Services, Mental Health Services, among others. Footer notes 'SOWK 486w Fall 2026, Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW at Heritage University.'
Title: 'Levels of Case Management.' A green arrow, labeled 'Less Clients' to 'More Clients,' spans from 'Intensive' to 'Administrative' through 'Blended' and 'Resource Coordination.' Credits: Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW, Heritage University.
The slide lists 'Social Worker Roles and Functions' in colored boxes: Direct Service Provider, System Developer, Researcher & Research Consumer, System Linkage Roles, and System Maintenance Roles. Text includes counseling, advocacy, and management.