It is important for me to understand that I will be working with people from different walks of life, who also identify differently from myself. My social identities can affect my social work practice in many ways. My spirituality can pose difficulties if I do not practice competence, because I can have a client who is strictly against my spiritual beliefs. I can potentially tarnish my relationship with my client if I try to impose my ideas on them. It is important that I am sensitive to everyone I meet and hold a neutral position. As a Latino, I also believe that I can face clients who might be on the prejudice side and find me incompetent because of my race. Since I closely identify with family, I can use what I have learned regarding love and compassion to positively affect my relationships with clients. The same can go with my vocal affiliation, I can sew music and expression into the fabric of my practice in order to empower
It is important for me to understand that I will be working with people from different walks of life, who also identify differently from myself. My social identities can affect my social work practice in many ways. My spirituality can pose difficulties if I do not practice competence, because I can have a client who is strictly against my spiritual beliefs. I can potentially tarnish my relationship with my client if I try to impose my ideas on them. It is important that I am sensitive to everyone I meet and hold a neutral position. As a Latino, I also believe that I can face clients who might be on the prejudice side and find me incompetent because of my race. Since I closely identify with family, I can use what I have learned regarding love and compassion to positively affect my relationships with clients. The same can go with my vocal affiliation, I can sew music and expression into the fabric of my practice in order to empower