When entering a career such as Social Work which deals with the general public in times of distress, it is essential to have a solid standing on what is deemed acceptable in terms of providing assistance and support to a client both in a physical and emotional manner. Improper handling of situations can be detrimental to the wellbeing of the client as well as the career of the social worker. A social worker should have immense knowledge of the code of ethics that is provided by the NASW and be readily available to assess situations with clients and act in an unbiased manner in all situations. This paper will discuss whether or not it is ethical to pray with a client. Sources such as the NASW Code of Ethics as well as other reputable sources
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Depending on their upbringing, values learned will vary from person to person. In a field such as social work it is important to ensure that the skills learned in life are not imposed on a client, doing so would be an ethical violation. In addition to imposing beliefs on a client it is also wrong to be completely incompetent on religious and social issues. The key to handling spiritual issues with a client is to assess the situation and determine if the requested action is imposing beliefs on a client or if it is a request by the client and in their best interest. Unless working in a faith based agencies I believe one should refer clients that have spiritual and religious issues to chaplains, priests or other clergy that correlates with their …show more content…
Social workers should promote policies and practices that demonstrate respect for difference, support the expansion of cultural knowledge and resources, advocate for programs and institutions that demonstrate cultural competence, and promote policies that safeguard the rights of and confirm equity and social justice for all people (National Association of Social Workers, 1999). Social workers should have a general understanding of the variances of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief, religion, immigration status, and mental or physical disability to provide resources as needed to clients. Without understanding the diversity, the social worker could do more harm than
Depending on their upbringing, values learned will vary from person to person. In a field such as social work it is important to ensure that the skills learned in life are not imposed on a client, doing so would be an ethical violation. In addition to imposing beliefs on a client it is also wrong to be completely incompetent on religious and social issues. The key to handling spiritual issues with a client is to assess the situation and determine if the requested action is imposing beliefs on a client or if it is a request by the client and in their best interest. Unless working in a faith based agencies I believe one should refer clients that have spiritual and religious issues to chaplains, priests or other clergy that correlates with their …show more content…
Social workers should promote policies and practices that demonstrate respect for difference, support the expansion of cultural knowledge and resources, advocate for programs and institutions that demonstrate cultural competence, and promote policies that safeguard the rights of and confirm equity and social justice for all people (National Association of Social Workers, 1999). Social workers should have a general understanding of the variances of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief, religion, immigration status, and mental or physical disability to provide resources as needed to clients. Without understanding the diversity, the social worker could do more harm than