The history of social welfare in Canada has shaped the social work profession over the past century. York university recognizes that to make progress moving forward, one must analyze the past and make changes accordingly. Acknowledging the historical and cultural context of certain events is one of the key components of York University’s dominant framework of critical practice. Historically speaking, many events occurred that have been influential in the growth of Canadian social work. The Great Depression in the 1930’s was a burdensome time for most Canadians, but it led to the formation of social programs that were government funded, which provided an increased need for social workers to facilitate them (Hick & Stokes, 2017, p. 45). Despite
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These principles include: respect, the desire to achieve social justice, serving humanity, being an integral professional, confidentiality, and competency in professional practice (Hick & Stokes, 2017, p. 466). Our professional and personal values act as our internal compasses; guiding us, influencing our decision making and behaviour, and shaping our interactions with others. Hayden (2016) refers to our core values as our sunglasses, stating that “external sources such as school, religion, and family experiences set the layers of them and what we see through”. Due to the diversity of people social workers encounter, they must ensure that their internalized personal values and world views are not projected onto others who have different sets of values. Working from this frame of mind corresponds to the non-judgemental inquiry component of critical practice. “Reflecting on our frames, in dialogue with others, we are free to imagine different ways of knowing, free explore in alternative worlds” (Mckee, 2003). It is detrimental that social workers reflect on their values and how they differ from their clients, and work with an open mind to maintain a mutually respectful encounter. Values are a key component in critical practice, setting the foundation for positive, enriching worker-client
These principles include: respect, the desire to achieve social justice, serving humanity, being an integral professional, confidentiality, and competency in professional practice (Hick & Stokes, 2017, p. 466). Our professional and personal values act as our internal compasses; guiding us, influencing our decision making and behaviour, and shaping our interactions with others. Hayden (2016) refers to our core values as our sunglasses, stating that “external sources such as school, religion, and family experiences set the layers of them and what we see through”. Due to the diversity of people social workers encounter, they must ensure that their internalized personal values and world views are not projected onto others who have different sets of values. Working from this frame of mind corresponds to the non-judgemental inquiry component of critical practice. “Reflecting on our frames, in dialogue with others, we are free to imagine different ways of knowing, free explore in alternative worlds” (Mckee, 2003). It is detrimental that social workers reflect on their values and how they differ from their clients, and work with an open mind to maintain a mutually respectful encounter. Values are a key component in critical practice, setting the foundation for positive, enriching worker-client