If you're looking for a straightforward presentation of Social Systems Theory, this video set is for you. Professor Smith takes you along as she tours New York City in search of real-life examples of micro, mezzo and macro systems. You'll feel as though you're sitting in on her engaging interviews which colorfully illustrate the interrelation of these systems. You'll develop a firm understanding of the role social workers play in these systems and how important the connection between the systems is to their approach.
By watching these videos, you will:
- Gain a solid understanding of the micro, mezzo, and macro systems of social work's Systems Theory and be able to provide examples of each system.
- Learn how the "person in environment" theory is a foundation of social work and how the micro, mezzo, and macro systems influence each other.
- Learn key roles social workers typically play in each system and how their practice in one system relates to and influences the other systems.
Length of Series: 1:40:00
English subtitles available
Judith R. Smith, LCSW, is an Associate Professor at Graduate School of Social Services at Fordham University. Her filmmaking is informed by her clinical experience as a psychotherapist, a social work researcher and professor. During her forty-year career as a clinical social worker and academic, she has produced many educational films which have grown out of her direct practice and teaching. In addition to the videos sold here, Smith’s film credits include “The separation-individuation process: The psychological birth of the human infant” produced by the Margaret Mahler Foundation; and “The Woman’s Film” produced by San Francisco Newsreel.
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CE credits: 1.5
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the various components of Systems Theory
- Describe the relationship between the micro, mezzo, and macro systems
- Discuss the key roles that social workers play in larger systems
Bibliography available upon request
This course is offered for ASWB ACE credit for social workers. See complete list of CE approvals here