limits of your competence
how to gain additional expertise in working with a variety of clients
Learn general guidelines to working with a wide range of clients
Working with Women
Working with Men
working with Lesbians
Working with gays
Working with Bisexuals
Working with transgenders
Working with homeless
Working with the Poor
Working with Older Persons
Working with Children
Working with HIV positive individuals
Working with Substance Abusers
Working with Individuals with Disabilities
University/Undergrad
A set of flashcards that correspond with 10 | Working with Varied Client Populations" notesChapter
Male helpers
________ helpers should be much more tentative with self- disclosure and be particularly careful not to sexualize the relationship.
deep sadness
Men tend to be uncomfortable with certain feelings (e.g., ________, feelings of incompetence, feelings of inadequacy, feelings of closeness), but more at ease with "thinking things through, "problem- solving, and expressing some feelings, such as anger and pride.
social services
The response of ________ to the AIDS epidemic has varied and includes programs that offer support and counseling groups for HIV- positive individuals and their families.
Predictable
________ changes in health can lead to depression and concern about the future.
religious
There has been an increased focus on treatment for and care of older persons, such as day- treatment programs for older persons; long- term- care facilities, such as nursing homes; housing that is specially designed for older persons; senior centers; and programs for older persons offered through ________ organizations and social service agencies.
Unpredictable changes
________ changes in health can lead to loss of income and a myriad of emotional problems.
poverty
Like adults, children are not immune to mental disorders, ________, disease, crisis, or trauma.
Accurate
________ diagnosis can be assured through testing, clinical interviews, interviews with significant others, and appropriate use of supervision.
Helpers
________ can assist clients in understanding the difference between anger at a man and anger at a male- dominated system.
LGBT
There is no "one "________ lifestyle, and helpers should not jump to conclusions about how their clients live out their sexuality or their sexual identity.
Diagnosis
________ and labels can be disempowering to women and tend to direct treatment toward psychopathology.
Human service professionals
________ continually seek out new and effective approaches to enhance their professional abilities and use techniques that are conceptually or evidence based.
Oppression
________ and discrimination of LGBT individuals continue throughout American culture, and it is important that they understand how it affects them, what they can do to combat it, and how they can gain a sense of empowerment despite it.
1992 ensures
The Americans with Disabilities Act of ________ that individuals with disabilities can not be discriminated against in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges (U.S. Department of Justice, 2015)
sexual
Some religions view being lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender as sinful, whereas others are accepting of different ________ orientations and sexual identities.
Human service professionals
________ need to be familiar with both the unique concerns of older persons and the race, ethnicity, and culture of their clients.
Read case studies about client groups
Case studies
Conduct role-plays with colleagues to practice how you would work with the specific client group
Role-plays
Write down thoughts in a journal as a way of revealing perceived threatening experiences relative to your fears of working with the specific client group
Journaling
Read brochures, books, and other materials about the client group
Readings
See if there are videos of other peoples work with similar clients (its amazing what you can find in a good library or even on YouTube)
Videos