The first step in helping a client is conducting a thorough assessment. The clinical social worker must explore multiple perspectives in order to develop a complete understanding of the situation. Fro

The first step in helping a client is conducting a thorough assessment. The clinical social worker must explore multiple perspectives in order to develop a complete understanding of the situation. From this understanding, the social worker is able to recognize the client’s strengths and develop effective strategies for change.

For this Discussion, review the “Cortez Family” case history.

By Day 3

Postyour description of how micro-, mezzo-, or macro-levels of practice aid social workers in assessing families. Assess Paula Cortez’s situation using all three of these levels of practice, and identify two strengths and/or solutions in each of these levels.

Describe the value in strength-based solutions.

Discussion 1 Week 2

Description of how Micro, Mezzo or Macro levels of practice aid social workers in assessing families.

Paula Cortez Situation with strengths or solution in each levels

Value in strength-based solution