Demographics and Social Characteristics My name is Veronica Kozman, I am twenty-three years old and I was born in Miami Beach, Florida. I am Egyptian and speak Arabic fluently. I enjoy playing basketball, cooking, playing outside with my dog, and shopping. People say that I am a very organized person, dependable, and open-hearted to others. I strive to always have a positive mindset, no matter what the circumstances maybe. I grew up in a middle class family. Both my parents migrated from Egypt in their late teen because they wanted to have a better opportunity. The president at the time, Ronald Regan was allowing amnesty for illegal immigrants. When my parents found out, they decided to make the big move together. Coming to America with
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All throughout junior high, school never came easy to me. I struggled in the classroom setting and had to be taken out of the classroom each day to have one-on-one time with a teacher to better understand the curriculum. As I saw how difficult school was for me, I started to have the mentality that I can become successful without receiving an education. I quickly realized that the only way to pursue my goals, would be to attend college. When high school came around I worked hard and was given the opportunity to graduate a year early. I quickly took the offer and continued on the three-year high school track. When it came time to applying for college, I knew I wanted to move to Tallahassee to attend Florida State University and succeed in my future career goals. Now here I am today, a Master Student working my way up to receive an education and live by what my parents have always taught …show more content…
The visual perspective can highlight ways that were not demonstrated verbally. Having an eco-map be a useful way to communicate and get to know your client better in a non-judgmental or non-threatening way. By creating a personal eco-map, it will allow encouragement and break down the unapproachable barriers.
Engaging in the process with the client when creating an eco-map, can allow the client to open up more discussion, which can lead to building a trustful relationship. It is important for the client themselves to points out, and identify the important systems when creating an eco-map. Another useful tool for an eco-map in the social work practice would be to measure the progress throughout the therapy. For instance, when the first map is created, have the client look back at it months later. This will allow for the social worker to discuss the changes seen in the client and make updates, if needed. An eco-map can be useful diagram to transfer communication with more than one person working on a case. Overall, it allows a better communication, great for record intake, and allows a visual perspective from one therapist to the next if referrals are needed. Eco-maps all in all, will provide valuable information with social workers and the client to ultimately develop future goals and
All throughout junior high, school never came easy to me. I struggled in the classroom setting and had to be taken out of the classroom each day to have one-on-one time with a teacher to better understand the curriculum. As I saw how difficult school was for me, I started to have the mentality that I can become successful without receiving an education. I quickly realized that the only way to pursue my goals, would be to attend college. When high school came around I worked hard and was given the opportunity to graduate a year early. I quickly took the offer and continued on the three-year high school track. When it came time to applying for college, I knew I wanted to move to Tallahassee to attend Florida State University and succeed in my future career goals. Now here I am today, a Master Student working my way up to receive an education and live by what my parents have always taught …show more content…
The visual perspective can highlight ways that were not demonstrated verbally. Having an eco-map be a useful way to communicate and get to know your client better in a non-judgmental or non-threatening way. By creating a personal eco-map, it will allow encouragement and break down the unapproachable barriers.
Engaging in the process with the client when creating an eco-map, can allow the client to open up more discussion, which can lead to building a trustful relationship. It is important for the client themselves to points out, and identify the important systems when creating an eco-map. Another useful tool for an eco-map in the social work practice would be to measure the progress throughout the therapy. For instance, when the first map is created, have the client look back at it months later. This will allow for the social worker to discuss the changes seen in the client and make updates, if needed. An eco-map can be useful diagram to transfer communication with more than one person working on a case. Overall, it allows a better communication, great for record intake, and allows a visual perspective from one therapist to the next if referrals are needed. Eco-maps all in all, will provide valuable information with social workers and the client to ultimately develop future goals and