Using a holistic approach to generalist social work practice that includes several aspects used to inform social work practice. These include multiple dimensions of human functioning, ecological systems, social justice, and strengths perspective. Please answer the question for each section below using the following case example: Lal is a 29-year-old refugee from Burma. She recently arrived in the U.S. with her four children. She and her husband divorced in Burma. She and her children came to St. Paul, Minnesota where she has no family. She is meeting with a social worker to address her needs for housing, medical and income assistance, employment, childcare, and education. Generalist social work practitioners must assess multiple dimensions of client functioning.

1. For each dimension, List Factors that you will ask Lal about in your assessment (including strengths and challenges):

Biological

Psychological

Social

Cultural

Spiritual

2. At each system level (Micro, Mezzo, and Macro), what factors may serve as strengths or challenges for Lal as she makes her new life in St. Paul, MN.