Joint Effort In Social Work

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NASW suggests that an appreciation and respect for the importance of human relationships compels social workers to engage their clients as partners in the helping process. Since the beginning of cognitive-behavioral therapy the goal of the therapeutic relationship has been a joint effort between the social worker and the client, one that emphasizes the importance of this joint relationship and the importance of the active role of the client in that process. This joint effort is defined by the client’s ability to make choices regarding the treatment process and self-determination. Maintaining focus on clients’ strengths and client empowerment. Strength and empowerment, are cornerstones of social work practice. Choice is a key aspect of a strength-based