Post a description of the skills and competencies needed to be (a) an effective group social worker and (b) an effective family social worker. In what ways are these skills similar and different? Then, describe two to three strengths you bring to this work. Finally, identify two challenges you anticipate.  

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  Credit line: Essential skills in family therapy: From the first interview to termination, 3rd Edition, by Patterson, J., Williams, L., Edwards, T. M., Chamow, L., & Grauf-Grounds, C. Copyright 2018 by Guilford Publications. Reprinted by permission of Guilford Publications via the Copyright Clearance Center. Licensed in 2022.
• Samudio, M. (2015). Doing family therapy as a new social worker: The do’s and don’tsLinks to an external site.. The New Social Worker. https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/practice/doing-family-therapy-as-a-new-social-worker-dos-and-donts/