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Alisha S. Vines Bachelor of Social Work, Walden University SOCW-4004-2-Section: General Practice II Dr. Monica Levine-Sauberman December 21, 2023

2 Ethics in Group Social Work: Finding a Balance Between Individual and Group Needs In social work, you should always follow ethical rules and ideals, whether helping one person or a group. When working with a group instead of one person at a time, there are different ethical problems and things to consider. This essay delves into the complex ethics issues in group social work, examining how it differs from individual practice and going into specific issues such as privacy, required reporting, and rules for group involvement. (National Association of Social Workers, 2013, p. 4). Ethics in Group Practice vs. Individual Practice Turn your attention from the person to the group: In group social work, you shift your attention from the people to the group's needs. Being responsible means balancing the group's rights, wants, and well-being for each member. Some examples are dealing with arguments, making sure everyone has a chance to speak, and personal issues in a group setting. (National Association of Social Workers, 2013, p. 4). Group Interactions: Getting along with others is more challenging in a group. Ensuring everyone feels safe, appreciated, and heard is part of managing these relationships honestly. This means getting rid of any abuse or discrimination and balancing out power differences. (National Association of Social Workers, 2013, p. 4). When it comes to shared experiences vs. personalized ones, shared experiences are things everyone in the group enjoys. From an ethical point of view, this means being aware that people's responses and needs may differ significantly from regular events. This makes it hard for the social worker to keep everyone focused on the same thing. Confidentiality in Group Work

3 Problems with Privacy: Keeping things secret in groups is more complex than in one-on- one meetings. It is harder to follow the deal because members can see the information that other members give. (National Association of Social Workers, 2013, p. 4). Setting Expectations: It is essential to ensure everyone knows the privacy rules immediately when you start working with others. One way to do this is to talk about the limits of privacy, such as how information could accidentally get out of the group. (National Association of Social Workers, 2013, p. 4). Problems with ethics: When a group member says something that could hurt them or others, social workers must weigh the person's right to privacy against the group's safety and the law's need to report it. (National Association of Social Workers, 2013, p. 4). Mandated Reporting in Group Settings In the same way that social workers who work with one person have to follow the law when they work with groups, they also have to report abuse, neglect, or harm, what this means for how groups work. How a group trusts and works together can change after reporting. Talking about the boundaries of secrecy and the need to report immediately is part of ethical practice. This way, everyone knows what the social worker is required by law to do. (National Association of Social Workers, 2013, p. 4). If reporting is needed, the social worker must help the group deal with the changes and ensure everyone stays safe and together. (National Association of Social Workers, 2013, p. 4). Group Membership Rules and Ethics Inclusion vs. Exclusion makes rules for ethically joining a group, which means finding a balance between ensuring everyone feels welcome and the group works well together. This could mean making rules that ensure everyone has the same daily goals or experiences and that no one gets left out for no reason. It sets boundaries and has clear rules about participation, respect, and

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4 engagement. To act decently, you must always follow these fair and transparent rules. They are meeting the group's needs when the needs of the group change. A good group leader should adapt the rules and ways of doing things to help the group grow and stay healthy. (National Association of Social Workers, 2013, p. 4). Conclusion Ethics in group social work means taking a multifaceted approach that considers the people's and the group's needs. Keeping secrets, meeting reporting requirements, and following group membership rules are all ethical issues. It is essential to balance protecting people's rights and looking for the group's well-being. (National Association of Social Workers, 2013, p. 4). Social workers can make a safe, effective, and helpful group setting that helps everyone grow and be healthy by following these moral rules. (National Association of Social Workers, 2013, p. 4).

5 References: National Association of Social Workers. (2013). NASW standards for social work case management. Retrieved from https://www.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx? fileticket=acrzqmEfhlo%3D&portalid=0.

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