ANICHE, ALEXANDER (2013) THE NEED FOR COMMUNICATION AS A BASIC SKILL OF SOCIAL WORKERS AND THE IMPACT IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE. Global Journal of Applied, Management and Social Sciences (GOJAMSS), 5. pp. 180-188. ISSN 2276 – 9013
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Abstract
Social work is a profession that helps people to help themselves. According to Pincus and Minahan (1973) social work is concerned with the interaction between people and their social environment which affect the ability of people to accomplish their lJ tasks, alleviate distress and realize their aspirations and values. Therefore, the focus of social work practice is on the interaction between people and systems in the social environment. People are dependent on systems for help in obtaining the material, emotional or spiritual resources and the services and opportunities they need to realize their aspiration and to help them cope with their life tasks. Thus, the need for communication as a basic skill of social workers in working with the clients cannot be over emphasized. The social workers work with the clients and not for the clients in solving their individuals, groups and communities problems. The medium for such work and communication. Hence, the need for examination of communication as a basic skill of social workers and the impact in social work practices in this work.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Management and Social Sciences |
| Depositing User: | mrs chioma hannah |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Sep 2019 08:33 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Sep 2019 08:33 |
| URI: | http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/2104 |
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