Social work theory: Back to the basics (Connect Webinar 17)

In this webinar we go back to the basics of theory, exploring the difference between a theory, model, method and approach. Siobhan explains some exercises she uses with students to aid their understanding of social work theory. Social work student Kayleigh joins us to talk about developing a theory tree and Laura a social worker shares her use of the envelope activity.
The theory cards that are referred to are available from most booksellers or direct from Siobhan's website:
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[@marlenetaylor606]

I found this webinar really helpful in defining the difference between Theories, Models, Methods and Approach I think the sandwich analogy made it stick in my head a lot better than just reading what they are about Thank You 🙂

[@louise2091]

I'm excited instead of scared! Thank you ever so much for posting this information. I have ordered some cards. :)

[@jadelewis2632]

Fantastic webinar. So useful in breaking down theory and how to use it.

[@siobhanmaclean9614]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Pam_Chapeyama]

Thank you Siobhan this webinar has been of great help to me

[@marvin3953]

As an upcoming social worker I appreciate all the knowledge I'm obtaining. Your team is amazing. Thank you.

[@siobhanmaclean9614]

Our pleasure! we are glad you find the sessions useful. Maybe in the new year you would like to join us live - we start again on 13 January. They are always at 7pm on a Wednesday night.

[@marvin3953]

@@siobhanmaclean9614 Thanks for the invitation. I just purchased one of your books and I wished before diving into generalist social work the school would have introduced the students to your book. The book is helping me to make sense of it all by connecting the dots. The book really helps graduate students diminished the impostor syndrome, it actually helps build confidence. I'm just thankful I had the luck to stumble to your teachings.

[@ollyjay]

Wow, quite intuitive. I appreciate your efforts, Siobhan.

[@siobhanmaclean9614]

Glad it was helpful!

[@loulac6130]

Thank you so much, the Envelop Activity looks very interesting and something I would use with cases when i'm qualified. The Tree and Envelop activities are easier to make you understand why you are using these theory's, models, methods and approaches within your work.

[@siobhanmaclean9614]

Good luck!

[@ruechids]

just found this webinar. am a new student.

[@natashalove6720]

Thank you! I got the reflection cards and theory cards, they're both great! I just wish the theory cards weren't yellow and looked more like the reflection cards.

[@bint126]

Thank you so much. This has been extremely useful and I wish at had this at my first placement. I will use it in my second placement though!!

[@siobhanmaclean9614]

Wonderful!

[@jordanlow8465]

Excellent explanation of theory and practice

[@siobhanmaclean9614]

Glad you think so!

[@bolorunduro-olorunsolaibiy4499]

Very informative presentations, thank you! My Question would be - where will the intervention be on the envelope? Or will be just to the level of assessment?

[@trueopinion1775]

Thanks very much!

[@healedmehealyou]

Where can I buy this cards.

[@mollystalk8373]

Very helpful thank you

[@siobhanmaclean9614]

You're welcome!

[@aliceapejoye9535]

This is so insightful, thank you for putting this together, please when are you hosting the next webinar? How do I participate?

[@siobhanmaclean9614]

our next session is tomorrow - you can register here us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_W7Xn0EbZSNajQESb4aWxvA or each week send an email to [e-mail] and the automatic reply will give you the link for the session that week.

[@aliceapejoye9535]

@@siobhanmaclean9614 Awesome! Thank you so much

[@buffytummy]

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[@whodispuresouls7758]

AMERICAN HISTORY THEORY ONLY, NO CRT!!

[@siobhanmaclean9614]

Thanks for the feedback, many of our webinars do refer to CRT. We are based in the UK not the US. Are all the theories we refer to based on US history? This specific session was just taking us back to the basics. I am fairly sure that thdere is reference to CRT on one of the slides too.

[@tinakane9470]

Very helpful thank you