Confidence In Social Work

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When working with different groups who come from different backgrounds require certain skills, which all social workers should have. Confidence is really essential because you really need to know what you are doing, because they depend on you. You also need to have patience for it is a process to be an activist, and losing you temper isn’t going to make the situation any better. Also being a good listener is a plus, for it allows your clients to get the concerns and worries out, and know you are listening to what they are saying is being

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