Social Work Theory, Methods & Skills

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Social Work Theory, Methods & Skills

Task-Centred Practice Approach

"The main elements of task-centred practice are best described as the building blocks which create the complete system. Each one is needed. Therefore each one needs to be understood, and to be integral to the worker's approach."

(Davies 2002: 107)

"The task-centred approach is based on the view that we are more likely to act ourselves into a new way of thinking, than we are likely to think ourselves into a new way of acting."

(Doel & Marsh 1992: 20)

Task-centred approach is probably one of the most researched approaches and one of the most commonly used approach to problems (Parton & O'Byrne 2000: 159). It was developed out of research into effective social work practice, so was devised specifically for social work. It arose in the late 60's and challenged the long-term psychodynamic emphasis of social work. As it has influenced social work so dramatically, it is often cited by workers and some elements are now common practice, which was very radical at the time. It is individualist rather than radical tradition and does not call for social change. It has been further-developed through