Discussion 3 SWP
One can hardly motivate a client to do something they do not consider necessary or important because they have a particular mindset or objective. The observation would relate to the planning and contracting phase activities by addressing the goals that work towards providing solutions to particular issues. Huang and Wong (2018) suggest that social work’s planning phase is similar to that of business, but the former focuses on intervention guidelines that observe human rights and social justice. Therefore, one can hardly convince a client to do something without inserting these elements in their approaches. The actions and objectives adopted must also be attainable such that a client does not keep asking questions like, are you sure this will work? Or do you think I can do this?
In the contracting phase, one creates a precise picture of the issue while establishing clear goals. An expert also develops plans that possibly provide solutions and attain the set goals. Dziegielewski (2008) recognizes the expected results social and human service workers must demonstrate in delivering effective practices. These elements get employed in the contracting phase to identify methods that meet client needs. Specificity plays a significant role in the contracting stage, and it determines a client’s responsive level. A clear agreement and understanding must exist with various questions with vivid answers like who will do what and when or how they will accomplish it. Such clarity compels a customer to react accordingly, but if these elements are absent, one cannot force a client because they do not consider important. The bottom line is that if you have not prioritized something in your planning and contracting phase, a patient will assume the same (not necessary).
References
Dziegielewski, S. F. (2008). Problem identification, contracting, and case planning. Comprehensive Handbook of Social Work and Social Welfare, 3. https://gacbe.ac.in/images/E%20books/Comprehensive%20handbook%20of%20social%20work%20and%20social%20welfare%20-%20Vol.%203.pdf#page=100
Huang, Y., & Wong, H. (2018). Creation of a social work practice plan: an attempt to learn from business and logic modelling. China Journal of Social Work, 11(1), 4-17. file:///C:/Users/hp/AppData/Local/Temp/CJSW-2018-Creationofasocialworkpracticeplananattempttolearnfrombusinessandlogicmodelling.pdf