Note:

(i) Answer all the five questions.

(ii) All questions carry equal marks.

(iii) Answers to question no. 1 and 2 should not exceed 600 words each.

1. Highlight the relevance of Social Case Work practice in India.

Or

Discuss various intervention methods in Social Case Work.

2. Enlist the supportive techniques in counselling.

Or

Explain the core skills in counselling.

3. Answer any two of the following questions in about 300 words each :

a) What are the dimensions in which a problem may arise? 

b) Identify the skills required in a casework interview.  

c) What is the relevance of exploratory stage in counseling?

d) Enlist the guidelines for effective case work recording

4. Attempt any four of the following in about 150 words each:

a) What are the characteristics of the person in casework process.

b) Mention the ethical obligations of the caseworker.  

c) What is reality therapy?

d) Explain the scope of counselling in social work profession.

e) Analyze the importance of setting specific goals.

f) Explain reflective techniques by giving examples.

5. Write short notes on any five of the following in about 100 words each:

a) Characteristics of a client’s problem

b) Coping Mechanisms

c) Ethical dilemmas in Supervision

d) Therapeutic Interviewing

e) Need of counselling

f) Transactional analysis

g) Principles of effective communication

h) Process Recording