{"id":12807,"date":"2017-01-28T17:08:03","date_gmt":"2017-01-28T22:08:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cliniquepraxis.ca\/travail-social\/"},"modified":"2025-05-27T11:49:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T15:49:39","slug":"what-is-social-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cliniquepraxis.ca\/en\/what-is-social-work\/","title":{"rendered":"What is social work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The role of social workers (SW) is to support and restore the social functioning of the individual in order to promote their optimal development in interaction with their environment. To do this, they conduct an assessment, determine an intervention plan, and ensure its implementation.[1]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Social workers have a 3-year university education and are regulated by the <strong>Order of Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists of Quebec.<\/strong> We distinguish ourselves by our particular approach which consists of <strong>assessing the social functioning<\/strong> of the person. Thus, the proposed interventions take into account the different areas of life and the resources the individual has to cope with difficulties.<\/p>\n<h2>When to see a social worker?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We usually come into people\u2019s lives when they are experiencing a situational problem. Whether it is a moment of imbalance or a crisis, <strong>social workers help take a step back from the situation.<\/strong> From the very first meeting, we gather information that will allow us to critically assess the issue. This enables us to quickly suggest possible solutions. Often, only a few sessions are needed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Because a problem can sometimes be complex, it is important to be well supported. Our work also involves referring you to other professionals or organizations if necessary. We also play a facilitator role with the different parties involved.<\/p>\n<h2>Consultations tailored to your needs<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Consultations can be individual, couples, family, or group sessions. Among the types of groups offered, you will find informational, prevention, support, and self-help meetings. All services are offered either at the office or in personal and professional living environments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Whether it is to achieve your personal goals or to get out of a dark place, do not hesitate to request a meeting. Note that services are generally reimbursed by your insurer. <a href=\"https:\/\/cliniquepraxis.ca\/en\/contact\/\">Find out more!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cristel Borduas, SW<br \/><a href=\"\/en\/\">PRAXIS Family Health Clinic<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[1] <a href=\"http:\/\/travailsocial.ca\/decouvrez-les-travailleurs-sociaux\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/travailsocial.ca\/decouvrez-les-travailleurs-sociaux<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The role of social workers (SW) is to support and restore the social functioning of the individual in order to promote their [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":9037,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12807","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-care-en"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>What is social work? 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