From: L. Martinez, Family/Child Welfare Supervisor

 From: L. Martinez, Family/Child Welfare Supervisor

To: All Family and Child Social Workers

Re: Stress

Please know that the supervisors and administrators of our agency are well aware of the high stress level associated with careers in social work. Many social workers experience stress due to heavy caseloads, long and unpredictable hours, insufficient service resources for your clients, low salary, and other factors. High stress levels can cause fatigue, psychological problems, sleep disorders, and cardiovascular problems.

For that reason, we are happy to offer a complimentary stress-reduction program. The program is run by specialists at Lytle University but will be held at our agency. This eight-week course begins on April 26 at 7:00 p.m. It assures improvement in the well-being of participants. The program teaches coping skills as well as relaxation techniques.

A recent survey conducted by the National Association of Social Workers details several methods of stress reduction. Social workers acknowledge the use of exercise (75%), meditation (38%), therapy (30%), prescription medication (24%), drinking of alcohol (18%), and not reporting to work (8%) to reduce stress. Obviously, not all of these techniques are recommended or acceptable by us. We invite you to join the Lytle program to find the stress-reduction methods that will best meet your overall health needs.

For more information or to enroll in the program, please contact Chris Bedford at x352.

11. As a family social worker for an agency that provides public assistance to those in need, you receive the above memo. Which of the following choices best states the implied meaning of the first paragraph?

A. All social workers develop physical health problems at some point in their careers.

B. You should not worry about what is best for your clients.

C. Most social workers don't work hard enough to obtain service resources for their clients.

D. The social workers at your agency are displaying inappropriate behavior.

E. The management staff of the agency is concerned about your welfare.


12. Which combination of methods of stress relief mentioned are most likely deemed inappropriate?

F. drinking alcohol, attending therapy, and not reporting to work

G. prescription drugs and attending another stress-management program

H. meditation and drinking of alcohol

J. drinking alcohol and not reporting to work

K. not reporting to work, exercise, and prescription drugs


11. E

  • Explanation: The first paragraph states that the agency's supervisors and administrators "are well aware of the high stress level associated with careers in social work" and outlines the difficulties employees face. This implies that the management staff cares about and is concerned with the welfare and well-being of their employees. The other choices are incorrect because the text does not state that all workers develop health problems, nor does it accuse workers of failing to work hard or displaying inappropriate behavior.

12. J

  • Explanation: According to the third paragraph, the survey lists various stress-reduction methods, but the text notes that "not all of these techniques are recommended or acceptable by us." Among the choices, drinking alcohol and not reporting to work are unacceptable, unprofessional, or harmful behaviors, whereas methods like exercise, meditation, and therapy are generally viewed as acceptable or beneficial health practices.



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