How have you grown personally and professionally from field this year (fall & spring)?
Personally, I have grown by living in the here and now, enjoying the present moment. In the fall, I was more focused on getting to the end of my master’s career, but I understood the experience of learning, interacting with friends, and the “whole” school experience would not be obtained again. I search my soul to understand how to live in the “moment” while still planning for the future. I begin to understand this process when I began individual therapy. I wanted to give that person my undivided attention, my professionalism, and my social work competencies and experiences. I begin to understand and feel that “place” within myself. I believe I was scared, I had the person’s life in my hand, and God made me responsible for a soul for 60 minutes to offer the best of myself. In the spring, the newness blossoms, and I felt the process is second nature. I cut off the external environment and turn on with the client to …show more content…
The clients are diverse in age, race, SES, and genders. As an African American female, I have felt comfortable with the atmosphere, and the client’s have responded positively towards me in therapy.
How has this year influenced your understanding of the social work profession?
The social work profession is a diverse field in which you can apply your skills. The social work competencies can be used in many settings whether with individuals or groups. I understand that building rapport, listening, engaging, and assessment is an ongoing practice. I understand that my style and personality brings uniqueness to the profession. I try to plant a “seed” in the clients I serve, and I am hopeful it will grow through other systems in the environment.
What new knowledge/skills did you gain this year that you are taking with you to the next level of social work
Personally, I have grown by living in the here and now, enjoying the present moment. In the fall, I was more focused on getting to the end of my master’s career, but I understood the experience of learning, interacting with friends, and the “whole” school experience would not be obtained again. I search my soul to understand how to live in the “moment” while still planning for the future. I begin to understand this process when I began individual therapy. I wanted to give that person my undivided attention, my professionalism, and my social work competencies and experiences. I begin to understand and feel that “place” within myself. I believe I was scared, I had the person’s life in my hand, and God made me responsible for a soul for 60 minutes to offer the best of myself. In the spring, the newness blossoms, and I felt the process is second nature. I cut off the external environment and turn on with the client to …show more content…
The clients are diverse in age, race, SES, and genders. As an African American female, I have felt comfortable with the atmosphere, and the client’s have responded positively towards me in therapy.
How has this year influenced your understanding of the social work profession?
The social work profession is a diverse field in which you can apply your skills. The social work competencies can be used in many settings whether with individuals or groups. I understand that building rapport, listening, engaging, and assessment is an ongoing practice. I understand that my style and personality brings uniqueness to the profession. I try to plant a “seed” in the clients I serve, and I am hopeful it will grow through other systems in the environment.
What new knowledge/skills did you gain this year that you are taking with you to the next level of social work