Select each of the lenses below to learn more about them, and then answer the following questions that apply to the Sanchez family.
The biological dimension refers to the role of biological systems-be they within our bodies (e.g. genetic predispositions), or outside (e.g. airborne pathogens that impact our functioning), upon our health and well-being.
The psychological dimension refers to the role of thoughts, emotion, and behavior on individual, group, or community functioning. Inclusion of this dimension also requires us to look at the mind-body connection in the assessment of a variety of common social work phenomena such as the emotional regulation of stress.
The social dimension refers to how individuals relate to various groups and institutions in society–and how groups and institutions relate to individuals, or classes of individuals. Our mission to assist not only the client, but all others who might be similarly affected is one of the things that separates social work from the other helping professions. The social lens allows us to:
The spiritual dimension refers to the role of religious or spiritual belief on well-being.