Directions:

In this Discussion, you align ethics and theory in relation to practice.

To prepare: Review the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics listed in the Learning Resources.

Post

• Select feminist theory or empowerment theory. Summarize the underlying principles and values of the theory in 3 to 4 brief sentences.
• Analyze the extent to which the underlying principles and values of the theory are consistent with the NASW Code of Ethics in 3 to 4 brief sentences.
• Briefly describe a client from your fieldwork experience and their presenting problem in 2 to 3 sentences using the theory you selected.
• Identify one ethical standard from the NASW Code of Ethics that would apply to the client you described.
• Explain how the theory is consistent with the work you did with the client and the ethical standard.

Support your post with references APA style to the week’s resources.

Resource:

Turner, F. J. (Ed.). (2017). Social work treatment: Interlocking theoretical approaches (6th ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

• Chapter 9: Empowerment Approach to Social Work Treatment (pp. 142–165)
• Chapter 11: Feminist Theory and Social Work Practice (pp. 191–208)