Module 3

Social Case Work- Philosophy, Principles & Components

Quadrant 3

Glossary
Starting Character Term Definition
It is the belief in the capability of the
D Dignity
individual to contribute to the society
Set of commitments emerging from the
Principles of Social Case
P philosophical assumptions and the idea of
Work
individualized help
It is the belief in the inherent capability of
the individual to take decisions in life and
S Self- Determination the potential ability to change and cope
with the problem

Web Links:
www.indiansocialstudy.com/2008/...
www.slideshare.net/srengasamy/social-case-work-main‎

Points to Ponder:

Social work with individuals has certain basic philosophical assumptions & values
The core principles of working with individuals includes individualization, maintaining
confidentiality, accepting the persons as they are, dealing with them in a non-condemning
attitude, having a controlled emotional involvement, respecting the client’s potential for self-
determination and ability to identify and network with resources
The components of social case work emerged from the work of Helen Perlman who portrays
them as active elements in her problem-solving model of case work practice

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