Reflection is, “serious thought or consideration” (Google, 2015). When looking-up the definition to reflection there were several synonyms referenced; thought, thinking, consideration, mediation, and pondering. A self-definition of reflection is to give thought of past incidents, situations, and/or problems. Reflection gives an individual the ability to give thought to situations he or she has already encountered, how it was encountered, and question if there should be a change. By reflecting on the past an individual can grow into the future. “As wise old Rafiki said in The Lion King, The past can hurt” (Your Past, 2015). “But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it” (Your Past, 2015). The purpose of this
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I would be lying if I said this journal has been an easy one. However, I know it will be rewarding and well worth it in the end. There have been several times over the last year, I have reflected back to determine if there is something I can do better. I feel there is no better way to learn then to learn from the past. I first started the master’s program as a foundation student. Coming into the program as a foundation student had me reflecting back to my bachelor’s program. Since my bachelor’s degree is not social work, I did not have a lot of social work specific information, especially information pertaining to ethics. This reflection point made me realize the importance of becoming aware and understanding the Code of Ethics. No matter how it is googled there is no doubt there is a consensus about how important the Code of Ethics is. During some research on this topic I found this, “An example of the importance of ethics in social work can be found in a recent North Carolina incidence that saw two social service workers being charged with criminal activity in relation to a child’s death” (Achen, 2013). “According to the article by the Huffington Post, Child Protective Services (CPS) was aware of the reports of child abuse in the child’s home, but after the child’s death, two CPS workers falsified records to appear as though they did a competent job investigating the case” (Achen, 2013). I knew to be a better practicing social worker it was crucial I use the Code of Ethics as a guide to my practice. Although the reflecting process was successful in determining an area for growth, this was not enough. It is even more important for me to take what I have learned through the reflection process and act on it or reflection has no real
I would be lying if I said this journal has been an easy one. However, I know it will be rewarding and well worth it in the end. There have been several times over the last year, I have reflected back to determine if there is something I can do better. I feel there is no better way to learn then to learn from the past. I first started the master’s program as a foundation student. Coming into the program as a foundation student had me reflecting back to my bachelor’s program. Since my bachelor’s degree is not social work, I did not have a lot of social work specific information, especially information pertaining to ethics. This reflection point made me realize the importance of becoming aware and understanding the Code of Ethics. No matter how it is googled there is no doubt there is a consensus about how important the Code of Ethics is. During some research on this topic I found this, “An example of the importance of ethics in social work can be found in a recent North Carolina incidence that saw two social service workers being charged with criminal activity in relation to a child’s death” (Achen, 2013). “According to the article by the Huffington Post, Child Protective Services (CPS) was aware of the reports of child abuse in the child’s home, but after the child’s death, two CPS workers falsified records to appear as though they did a competent job investigating the case” (Achen, 2013). I knew to be a better practicing social worker it was crucial I use the Code of Ethics as a guide to my practice. Although the reflecting process was successful in determining an area for growth, this was not enough. It is even more important for me to take what I have learned through the reflection process and act on it or reflection has no real