Theories & Practice Models Used in Social Work Private practices. Mental health clinics. Child welfare service agencies. Occupying a variety of professional settings, social workers are united by a shared mission: helping others live better lives. In order to do that, they must first understand what makes their clients tick. As a social worker, studying different social work theories and social work practice models can help to bring you closer to your clients — equipping you with actionable insights that inform empathetic, evidence-based service. Inspired by the scientific method, social work theories uncover the why of human behavior, while social work … Continue reading Theories & Practice Models Used in Social Work