The first part of my essay will content repetition of the most important issues Professor Constable was talking about in the lessons, which are in my
opinion: Family is the basic social system; How does a family become socialized?; Communication; Role as a mediator. In the second part I would like to go on with the topic “Communication in the German society”, connected with a short description of social worker’s working conditions in Germany, and a transition towards my specialization adult education. Finally, closing this essay, some remarks regarding to what I have taken along from the seminar "Social work with families" will round it all off.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Level of „involvement“
- The first part of my essay will content repetition of the most important issues Professor Constable was talking about in the lessons, which are in my opinion:
- Family is the basic social system
- How does a family become socialized?
- Communication
- Role as a mediator
- First part:
- In the first lesson Professor Constable told us about the importance of the family.
- 2) So, how does a family become socialized?
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay explores the crucial role of the family as a fundamental social system and the challenges faced by social workers in supporting families. It aims to delve into the process of family socialization, the importance of communication, and the complexities of mediation within family systems. The essay also considers the role of social work in addressing family issues and provides insights into the practical applications of social work within the context of families.
- The significance of the family as a foundational social unit
- The process of family socialization and its impact on individual development
- The importance of effective communication within families
- The role of social workers as mediators in family conflicts and challenges
- The complexities of intervention in disturbed family systems
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The essay begins by outlining the author's personal experience with social work and their understanding of the family unit. It then discusses the importance of the family as the basic social system, emphasizing the role of family in child development and the need for families to support their children's independence. The essay highlights the need for social workers to see the family as a system and to focus on the family as a whole, rather than just individual members.
The next section delves into the process of family socialization. It examines how families establish structures and fulfill basic human needs, such as safety, belonging, and communication. The author highlights the importance of a network of support systems for children and discusses the role of social workers in assisting families to communicate, respond to each other's needs, and accomplish developmental tasks.
The essay also explores the concept of family mediation and the challenges faced by social workers in navigating complex family dynamics. The author uses a real-life example of a social worker intervening in a distressed family to illustrate the difficulties of supporting families without inadvertently destabilizing them. This example raises questions about the role of social workers in situations where families are constantly in crisis and how to effectively intervene without overwhelming the family system.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Family system, family socialization, communication, mediation, social work intervention, family support, social work ethics, professional boundaries, complex family dynamics, disturbed family systems.
- Quote paper
- Sivlia Kramkowski (Author), 2007, "Social Work with Families", Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/67203
