Walden University Empowerment Theory & NASW Code of Ethics Discussion Directions: In this Discussion, you align ethics and theory in relation to practice.

Walden University Empowerment Theory & NASW Code of Ethics Discussion Directions:

In this Discussion, you align ethics and theory in relation to practice.

To prepare: Review the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics listed in the Learning Resources.

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Select feminist theory or empowerment theory. Summarize the underlying principles and values of the theory in 3 to 4 brief sentences.
Analyze the extent to which the underlying principles and values of the theory are consistent with the NASW Code of Ethics in 3 to 4 brief sentences.
Briefly describe a client from your fieldwork experience and their presenting problem in 2 to 3 sentences using the theory you selected.
Identify one ethical standard from the NASW Code of Ethics that would apply to the client you described.
Explain how the theory is consistent with the work you did with the client and the ethical standard.

Support your post with references APA style to the week’s resources.

Resource:

Turner, F. J. (Ed.). (2017). Social work treatment: Interlocking theoretical approaches (6th ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Chapter 9: Empowerment Approach to Social Work Treatment (pp. 142–165)
Chapter 11: Feminist Theory and Social Work Practice (pp. 191–208)