CONFLICT THEORY AND THE SOCIAL WORKER-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP
Submit a 2- to 3-page paper that succinctly addresses the following:
Summarize conflict theory in 3–4 sentences.
Interpret the research article findings about communication using conflict theory.
In other words, how might a client’s desire be understood within the context of conflict theory?
Interpret the research article findings about the relationship between social workers and parents within the context of conflict theory.
For example, what might be a barrier to social workers being empathic and supportive from the perspective of conflict theory?
In 3–4 sentences, explain how you would reframe the term compliance or resistance using conflict theory.
In reviewing the research article findings, analyze the goals and values of each party (i.e., the social worker and the parent) as they enter into the relationship. Provide 3–4 sentences for each party.
Using conflict theory to inform social work practice interventions on either the micro, meso, and/or macro levels, describe two recommendations to improve the social worker-client relationship within the context of child welfare based on the knowledge you gained from the research article. Provide 2–3 sentences for each recommendation.
Provide a 2–3 sentence concluding statement about the relationship between conflict theory and social work practice/interventions.
Robbins, S. P., Chatterjee, P., Canda, E. R., & Leibowitz, G. S. (2019). Contemporary human behavior theory: A critical perspective for social work (4th ed.). Pearson.
Chapter 3, “Conflict Theories”
Chapter 7, “Psychodynamic Theory”
Chapter 14, “Application of Theories” (Note: Focus on the information in this chapter that is related to psychodynamic theory and conflict theories.)
Altman, J. C. (2008).Engaging families in child welfare services: Worker versus client perspectivesLinks to an external site.. Child Welfare, 87(3), 41–61.
