A few years ago I lost a close friend to suicide. This has been a pivotal moment in my life and the values and beliefs that I will be discussing reflect this previous tragedy. My beliefs are as followed, I strongly believe that every life has purpose and is a gift and I believe that balance is key in ones life whether it be amongst friends, family, school, work and or relationships. I believe that each individual has the power and potential to alter or predict their future. I believe in the power of equality and I strongly believe that by serving myself, I can better serve the world. Lastly, I actively believe in approaching each situation with not only an open mind but an open heart with lots of love. Several of my values echo my beliefs,
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With compliments to my belief that every life is a gift and has purpose, this belief would be congruent with the existentialist approach. In the existentialist approach, it focuses on the meaning of life. This approach agrees that “life is essentially meaningless and without purpose, therefore human beings must create meaning and purpose to guide our existence”. (Hick, 2010, p. 68) By reason of this similar belief, I assume that I would be more passionate when using this approach in a social work atmosphere. In a similar manner with my belief that individuals have the power to predict and form their future, the existentialist approach is congruent with this belief as well. When using this approach in a social work career, I would tap into the individuals positive strengths, such as confidence, determination and belief. By focusing more on the positive characteristics of the client and towards a strengths-based perspective and reminding them they have control over shaping their future will give them a different outlook on …show more content…
I feel as though I am passionate towards this view due to the loss of a close friend to mental illness. I am aware that it is such a big social issue, but if everyone puts in the effort to eliminate the stigma around mental health, this world will be a little brighter and more welcoming. I found it difficult to discuss and reflect on my values and beliefs for the main reason that I am still and always will be changing as an individual, spiritually, mentally and physically. Due to the fact that I have not yet had the chance to experience the world and different traditions, I believe that when I do so, my beliefs and values will have changed once again. When constantly changing my views on many things, more approaches and theories may or may not become more congruent with me as a future social
With compliments to my belief that every life is a gift and has purpose, this belief would be congruent with the existentialist approach. In the existentialist approach, it focuses on the meaning of life. This approach agrees that “life is essentially meaningless and without purpose, therefore human beings must create meaning and purpose to guide our existence”. (Hick, 2010, p. 68) By reason of this similar belief, I assume that I would be more passionate when using this approach in a social work atmosphere. In a similar manner with my belief that individuals have the power to predict and form their future, the existentialist approach is congruent with this belief as well. When using this approach in a social work career, I would tap into the individuals positive strengths, such as confidence, determination and belief. By focusing more on the positive characteristics of the client and towards a strengths-based perspective and reminding them they have control over shaping their future will give them a different outlook on …show more content…
I feel as though I am passionate towards this view due to the loss of a close friend to mental illness. I am aware that it is such a big social issue, but if everyone puts in the effort to eliminate the stigma around mental health, this world will be a little brighter and more welcoming. I found it difficult to discuss and reflect on my values and beliefs for the main reason that I am still and always will be changing as an individual, spiritually, mentally and physically. Due to the fact that I have not yet had the chance to experience the world and different traditions, I believe that when I do so, my beliefs and values will have changed once again. When constantly changing my views on many things, more approaches and theories may or may not become more congruent with me as a future social