Learning Objective 1 by Jamie

Identify, explain and apply a range of key perspectives, discourses and concepts relating to the theory of your choice, which informs an understanding of the scenario and contributes towards a plan of intervention.

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Theory of choice - Systems theory

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Person of choice - Amber

Key perspectives of systems theory

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Contexts

Environment

Racism

On Benefits

Depression/Poss post natal depression

Domestic Violence

Lack of support (wants a job)

Discourses

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Strengths

Simplistic - there are only five components.

Holistic - Looks at how a persons influences affect one an another.

Aids social workers in understanding why a service user is feeling a particular way.

Weaknesses

Systems theory might not be accurate for people with mental health issues

Concepts

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Holistic view -

Plan of intervention

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Microsystem - racial abuse in the place she is meant to be safe. Explore what the housing association is doing to mitigate this. Or move Amber and co. to a more desirable location.

Not employed, indicative of poverty.

Past trauma - Trauma informed approach

Post-natal depression - may be entitled to funding for child care for Samira

Exosystem - school is not supporting her children's education well, multiple factors causing Amber stress. Address the issues with Jade and Rio.

Macrosystem - racial abuse in the community. Increase community awareness of racism, prevent Amber's isolation through joining a community group.

Chronosystem - Amber moved from Birmingham to be closer to her mother, but this did not work out.