Course

Unit 1

Working at individual level/Social Case Work (12 Hrs.)

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

Tools and Techniques of working at individual level: (14 Hrs.)

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

Unit 3

Working with Groups/ Social Group Work (8 Hrs.)

• Definition, objectives, scope and relevance, Principles. Historical evolution of group work with special emphasis on the Indian context. Ethics and values in social group work. Psychological needs that are being met in groups.

Unit 4

Tools-and Techniques of working with Groups

Social Goal , Remedial and Reciprocal Models, Learning Theory, Field Theory. Therapeutic: T Groups and gestalt. Techniques- Active listening, Brainstorming, Psychodrama, Sociodrama and Sociometry. Evaluation of Group Work Practice, Recording in social group work.

Unit 5

Skills and Roles of social worker in Individual and Group Settings: (14 Hrs.)

Group work and Case Work in different settings: Physical and mental health. Industries, Education, Disaster Correctional, Community, Children and Adolescents, Differently Abled Adults and Old Age.

Text Books / References

Suggested Readings:

1. Barba J. G, (1991), Beyond case work, London, Macmillan.
2. Barry Coronel, (1996), The Social 1996: The Social Work Skills Workbook
3. Mathew, Grace (1992) An Introduction of social case work, Mumbai, TISS
4. Andrews, J. (2001) Group Work’s place in social work: a historical analysis, Journal of sociology and social welfare
5. Konapka: (1983) Social Group Work: A helping process, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, USA,

Course Objectives:

1. To understand case work as method of social work and to understand values and principles of working with individuals and families
2. To enhance understanding of the basic concepts, tools and techniques in working with individuals in problem solving and in developmental work
3. To familiarize with the origin and the evolution of Social Group Work as a method of social Work in India.
4. To enhance understanding of the basic concepts, tools and techniques in working with Groups in problem solving and in developmental work 
5. To highlight the scope and the importance of the Case Work and Group work in different fields. 

Course Outcome

1. CO1: Explain the philosophy, values, and principles of Social Case Work and apply them while working with individuals and families.
2. CO2: Demonstrate the application of basic concepts, tools, and intervention techniques in individuals for problem solving and developmental work.
3. CO3: Describe the origin and evolution of Social Group Work with special reference to its development in India.
4. CO4: Apply appropriate concepts, tools, and techniques in Group Work practice for problem solving and developmental interventions.
5. CO5: Analyze the scope, relevance, and importance of Case Work and Group Work across diverse fields of social work practice (health, family welfare, schools, communities, corrections, etc.).

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