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The document outlines four key theories in social work: Person-Centered Theory emphasizes a supportive environment for client growth; Feminist Theory addresses gender inequalities and advocates for social justice; Social Learning Theory focuses on learning through observation and reinforcement; and Narrative Theory helps clients reshape their personal stories for empowerment. Each theory provides unique insights for social workers to understand behavior and facilitate positive change. Social workers may integrate these theories based on client needs and contexts.

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The document outlines four key theories in social work: Person-Centered Theory emphasizes a supportive environment for client growth; Feminist Theory addresses gender inequalities and advocates for social justice; Social Learning Theory focuses on learning through observation and reinforcement; and Narrative Theory helps clients reshape their personal stories for empowerment. Each theory provides unique insights for social workers to understand behavior and facilitate positive change. Social workers may integrate these theories based on client needs and contexts.

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Person-Centered Theory

Developed by Carl Rogers, person-centered theory emphasizes the importance of providing a


non-judgmental, empathetic, and supportive environment for clients. This approach helps
individuals reach their potential by fostering self-awareness, self-acceptance, and personal
growth.

Key Concepts:

 Unconditional Positive Regard: Accepting and supporting clients without judgment.

 Empathy: Understanding and reflecting the feelings of the client.

 Congruence: Being authentic and transparent with clients, fostering trust.

8. Feminist Theory

Feminist theory in social work focuses on addressing gender inequalities and advocating for the
rights of women and marginalized groups. It recognizes the impact of power, privilege, and
oppression on people’s lives and seeks to create social change that promotes equality and social
justice.

Key Concepts:

 Gender Inequality: Recognizing how societal structures create imbalances in power


based on gender.

 Empowerment: Encouraging women and marginalized groups to assert control over


their lives and advocate for change.

 Intersectionality: Recognizing that individuals face multiple layers of oppression based


on gender, race, class, and other factors.

9. Social Learning Theory

Social Learning Theory, developed by Albert Bandura, focuses on how people learn behaviors
through observing others and through reinforcement. It suggests that learning occurs not just
through direct experience, but also by watching others (modeling) and observing the
consequences of their behavior.

Key Concepts:

 Modeling: Learning by observing others.

 Reinforcement: Behaviors that are rewarded are more likely to be repeated.

 Self-Efficacy: The belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations.


10. Narrative Theory

Narrative theory focuses on the stories people tell about their lives and how those stories shape
their identities and experiences. Social workers using this approach help clients rewrite their
personal narratives in a more empowering way, often focusing on resilience and overcoming
challenges.

Key Concepts:

 Storytelling: People construct their identity and meaning through the stories they tell.

 Externalization: Separating the problem from the person, allowing clients to view issues
as external to themselves.

 Re-authoring: Helping clients reshape their narrative to reflect more positive and
empowering themes.

Each of these theories offers a different lens through which social workers can understand
human behavior and intervene in ways that promote positive outcomes. Social workers may use
these theories in combination, depending on the needs of the client and the context in which
they are working.

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