TOPIC: Lesson 13 Strengths Perspective/Trauma-Informed
Lesson 13 Discussion-1
After reviewing the above readings about the strengths perspective, please create a substantial discussion post considering the following question(s) in your post. (Minimum of 200 WORDS)
· How could you apply the strengths perspective in your Social Work practice?
· What are some of the benefits/challenges to the strengths perspective?
RESOURCES
http://socialwork.buffalo.edu/social-research/institutes-centers/institute-on-trauma-and-trauma-informed-care/what-is-trauma-informed-care.html (Links to an external site.)
https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/infographics/6_principles_trauma_info.htm (Links to an external site.)
The paradox of trauma-informed care | Vicky Kelly | TEDxWilmington

Lesson 13 Discussion-2
After reviewing the above readings about trauma-informed care, please create a substantial discussion post considering the following question(s) in your post. (Minimum of 200 WORDS)
· Why is it important for Social Workers to provide trauma-informed care?
· How can you apply this information to your current or future Social Work practice?

  
Lesson 14 Discussion
Please review the following information on Genograms:
https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-guide/genograms 
After reviewing the readings for the Systems Theory link on Genograms and video on Ecomaps, please create a substantial discussion post considering the following question(s) in your post.
· What aspects of the Ecological Systems Theory from the readings did you most connect with and why? Please provide an example of how you would apply this theory with a client.
· How could an Ecomap or Genogram be helpful to a Social Worker meeting with a client or family?
· What type of information from a client could a Social Worker gather from the genogram or Ecomap? (Minimum of 200 WORDS)
RESOURCES
Introduction to Social Work Text: Chapters 4
Systems Theory:
https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/types/systems-theory-therapy#:~:text=Systems%20theory%2C%20also%20called%20systems,many%20aspects%20of%20human%20life 
Systems Theory:
https://socialworklicensemap.com/social-work-resources/theories-and-practice-models/systems-theory/ 
Systems Theory:
http://www.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/upm-binaries/32947_Chapter1.pdf 
Brandell, J. (2014). Essentials of clinical social work. (1 st ed.). New York:
How to make an ecomap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTjrkFneXr8