Lifeworld Orientation: Social Work And Social Care

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Within the principles of social pedagogy, the lifeworld orientation is one central focus point that is well established within the field of social work and social care. Lifeworld is the everyday culture and environment we live in. The lifeworld orientation is used as an attempt to deinstitutionalise thoughts and practices within society. The lifeworld orientation focus on the individual and their needs. This could include utilising resources within the user’s environment, helping them to respond to the challenges they face themselves. In the 1960’s many organisations recognised that changes had to be made within society including changes to policies and procedures. The case study within this chapter was a fantastic example of lifeworld orientated

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