Social Worker Glossary

 

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My name is Mathilde and I have been in Social science's program for 2 years. Next year, I will start University in Social worker's program. By this one, I will be able to help people through their social and family environment and during their personal development. For this reason, I made a 20 words glossary for people who would like to become a social worker or to learn more about the subject. Many words refer to pure theory while others refer to therapies put into practice. My glossary can allow people to know more about this profession which is more and more necessary in our society today. The sources are from Wikipédia and the Collins dictionnary.

behavior problem
noun
Symptomatic expression of emotional or interpersonal maladjustment especially in children.
Example: My child has a serious BEHAVIORAL PROBLEM that makes him aggressive.
en: problème de comportement
child protection
noun
Child protection is the safeguarding of children from violence, exploitation, abuse, and neglect.
Example: This child has been admitted by CHILD PROTECTION since his parents are violent with him.
en: protection de l'enfance
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counselor
noun
A person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems.
Example: This COUNSELOR helped me understand my family issues.
en: conseiller/conseillère
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diagnosis
noun
The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
Example: She has a DIAGNOSIS for her bipolar disorder.
en: diagnostic
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ethic
noun
A set of moral principles, especially ones relating to or affirming a specified group, field, or form of conduct.
Example: In order to complete this lab report, it is important to respect ETHIC.
en: éthique
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health disability
noun
A disability is defined as a condition or function judged to be significantly impaired relative to the usual standard of an individual or group.
Example: I have a HEALTH DISABILITY since I was hit by a truck.
en: Handicap de santé
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human rights
noun
Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death.
Example: The list of HUMAN RIGHTS include the right to be free and secure.
en: droits humains
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individualize
verb
To adapt to the needs or special circumstances of an individual.
Example: This specialist INDIVIDUALIZES all her clients to treat them according to their own conditions.
en: Individualiser
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intervention
noun
Action taken to improve a situation, especially a medical disorder.
Example: The INTERVENTION didn't work because the adult still shows signs of depression.
en: Intervention
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mental health
noun
A person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.
Example: Since her husband left, she is so sad that her MENTAL HEALTH is affected.
en: santé mentale
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mentality
noun
The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group.
Example: She is open to differences, which shows a good MENTALITY.
en: mentalité
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otherness
noun
The quality or fact of being different.
Example: I feel a sense of OTHERNESS, since I have lived all my life in France but now live in Quebec.
en: altérité
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procedure
noun
A procedure is a way of doing something, especially the usual or correct way.
Example: Before the start of the therapy, they will review the confidentiality PROCEDURE.
en: procédure
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social code
noun
The social rules and standards adhered to by a specific community or by society in general.
Example: Formal authority is a SOCIAL CODE of our society.
en: code social
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social issue
noun
A social issue is a problem that affects many people within a society.
Example: Poverty is an important SOCIAL ISSUE in our society.
en: problème social
social justice
noun
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
Example: She is invested in SOCIAL JUSTICE for the homeless in our society.
en: justice sociale
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social phenomena
noun
Social phenomena or social phenomenon are any behaviours, actions, or events that takes place because of social influence, including from contemporary as well as historical societal influences.
Example: The influence of social networks is a very important SOCIAL PHENOMENA.
en: phénomène social
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social service
noun
Government services provided for the benefit of the community, such as education, medical care, and housing.
Example: I had access to the SOCIAL SERVICE for psychological help.
en: service social
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therapist
noun
A person who treats mental conditions by verbal communication and interaction; a psychotherapist.
Example: This THERAPIST treats eating disorders with young people.
en: thérapeute
welfare
noun
Statutory procedure or social effort designed to promote the basic physical and material well-being of people in need.
Example: WELFARE is important for mental health.
en: bien-être
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