Course

Unit 1

Working at individual level / Social Case Work – Definition, objectives, scope and relevance to other methods of social work. Philosophical assumptions and case work values; Historical development of social case work; Importance and scope for working at individual level.

Unit 2

Nature of problems, Values and Principles – Principles of social case work. (Beistic’s Principles to be followed) Types of problems faced by individuals and families; Components of social case work; Process of social case work. (Seven step-planned process). Catharsis, Transference, and Counter Transference. Role of a social worker.

Unit 3

Theories, Approaches – Social Case Work – Understanding the client system. Client and case worker relationships. Approaches: Psycho-analytical, psycho-social, problem solving, behavior modification, crisis intervention, and eclectic approach. Similarities and differences – case work, Counselling and psychotherapy. Recording in social case work.

Unit 4

Tools and Techniques of working at the individual level – Tools: Interview, home visits, listening, communication skills, rapport building, observation, and collateral contacts; Techniques-Counseling, supportive, resource enhancement. Clarification, interpretation, suggestion, developing insight, identification, environmental modification, Therapeutic Approaches: Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Psychoanalysis.

Unit 5

Settings – working with individual in different Settings: Families, School & Educational Institutions, Community, Industry, Correctional and Legal Settings, Hospital, De-addiction, Geriatric, Disasters, Children in vulnerable groups (Institutional & Non-institutional), Differently abled; Transgender and People affected and infected by HIV/AIDS.

Text Books / References

Textbooks:

1. Barba G, (1991), Beyond Case Work, London, Macmillan.
2. BarryCoronel, (1996), The Social 1996: The Social Work Skills Workbook
3. Mathew,Grace (1992) An Introduction of social case work, Mumbai, TISS
4. Pearlman,Helen (1995) – Social Case Work: A problem-solving process. New York, USA, The university press,
5. RobertW Roberts, Rebert H Nee: (2000) Theories of Social Case work, Chicago, Unity of Chicago

Suggested Readings:

1. Upadhyay, R.K., (2003) Social Case Work: A Therapeutic Approach, New Delhi,
2. Ranjana Sehgal, Social Casework: The Indian Paradigm and Practice, Today & Tomorrow’s Printers and Publishers (via OM Publications / Vedams Books), 2025; ISBN: 978-8197361265.
3. Helen Harris Perlman, Social Casework: A ProblemSolving Process, University of Chicago Press (Indian distribution via Rawat Publications for South Asia); 2011 edition (282 pages) ISBN: 978-8131604427.
4. Felix P. Biestek, The Casework Relationship, Originally Loyola University Press (Chicago, 1957); 149 pp. ISBN (some editions): 978-0829402247
5. Elizabeth A. Segal, Karen E. Gerdes & Sue Steiner; An Introduction to the Profession of Social Work, Cengage India; 6th Edition (India release 2023); Pages ~548; ISBN: 978-9353507688.

Social casework, as instructed and practiced in India nowadays, is caught on as an approach to assist people but not at random. As a method of social work profession, it seeks to assist people in an orderly way based on information of human conduct and different tested approaches

Course Objectives:

1. Tounderstand case work as method of social work and to understand values and principles of working with individuals and families
2. Todevelop the ability to critically analyse problems of individuals and families and factors affecting
3. Toenhance understanding of the basic concepts, tools and techniques in working with individuals and families in problem solving and in developmental

Course Outcome:

1. Understandcase work as method of social work and to understand values and principles of working with individuals and families
2. Developthe ability to critically analyse problems of individuals and families and factors affecting
3. Enhanceunderstanding of the basic concepts, tools and techniques in working with individuals and families in problem solving and in developmental work
4. Developappropriate skills and attitudes to work with individuals and families
5. Developthe ability to reflect on ‘Self’ as a person and grow as a professional social

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