Working from the ground, up affords a person the opportunity to investigate the community. I’m not saying I have done it the correct way or the most efficient way, but I did start by paying a visit to this community before deciding to move up here and make a go of it. What I didn’t know is where my journey would take me or imagine the possibilities I would gain by investing my time and energy into this community. I have always found it easy to make friends within whatever community I find myself living, which is directly a result from how I was raised. Being flexible at a young age and going with the flow is an asset I gained while being shuffled from one family and community environment to another.
As a student of social work, I find Rothman's Model appealing and applicable to social work practice, implementing his ideas of interpersonal skills, social planning and social action will be of great value. I cannot say that I have used Rothman's Model in its entirety; however, I have used some of the techniques without evening knowing it. Both as a soccer coach and social worker, I have collaborated with community partners to develop a prevention program for children who are victims of neglect and abuse, as well as a 6-a-side youth soccer league. Each provides different, yet excellent social and community building skills for all those participating. The youth prevention program is something I cannot take full credit for, because the collaboration and energy to facilitate the program was provided by
Rothman's Model
Interpersonal skills— skills regarding listening, communication, analytical,
feed-back, creativity, resilience, and mutual support; connect the different members of the community to collaborate to improve the community… Growth Mindset pushing oneself to think beyond the norm.
Social planning—also known as a needs assessment; knowing the demographics, behaviors, status, and theory (what’s driving the actions or problem).
Social action—what’s mobilizing people to protest, walkout, occupation, and boycotts (Yellow Bird, 2009).
Reference
Yellow Bird, Micheal. 2009. Lecture on Functions of a Community, Social Work Practice, SW 643 December 5, 2009
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