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My previous literature entailed me utilizing psychodynamic theory as a practice technique to assist my client base with addressing their barriers. However, social workers throughout their practice will apply different social work practice techniques to address their client base differing issues. Narrative Therapy is another practice approach that I would utilize because this method presents the consumers as the experts in their own lives. This method empowers the consumer by utilizing their…

A Social worker can be a person who helps individuals, groups, and/or communities gain a better life emotionally, physically and economically (Social Worker). Social work was first documented in the early 1800s with the main focus of helping the poor in urban areas. The individuals who usually tended to the poor were women, particularly minister 's daughters (Zastrow 41). These women would try to help the poor with their economic and emotional difficulties by means of religious counselling. Some…

Volunteer Experience Reflection I dedicated fifteen hours to the Head Start Program. For 8 weeks I helped in the classroom and met 25 beautiful children. Each child was unique in their own way. The Head Start Program is predominately White but that didn’t change how they interacted with one another. My experience with Head Start was special and I love to volunteer there again. Services Provided When the students were at breakfast I would sit with them and talk with them. I helped clean up…

My first experience with a LCSW gave me a strong desire to never become one. This was due to the fact that my abused best friend was scared that my mother had reached out to CPS for help. While individuals interested in social work may say that their career goals stem from the fact that they would like to “help people”, I understand that social workers cannot change people’s lives, but people can change their own life. And social workers often have the keys and the ability to teach an individual…

I have been self-administered Betsy’s case. Within this case I will work one on one with my client to resolve ethically conflicting circumstances. As Betsy’s social worker, I have already gained her trust through the step of engagement with the interactions that I have had with her to this date. Throughout these interactions she has confided in me about her unhealthy relations with males in her life that she refers to as her friends. At the same time, Betsy confesses that she has been taking…

Microfinance has both pros and cons just like everything else. Microfinance can make it possible for people to move up and out of poverty and better provide for their families. Microfinance also empowers women and helps the economy. It could also make it so that some people are publicly shamed because they are unable to pay back their loans. Microfinance is a good thing because it makes it possible for people to better the lives of themselves,families, and their communities. Microfinance…

“Social work is a professional service, based on scientific knowledge and skill in human relations, which assist individuals, alone or in groups, to obtain social and personal satisfaction and independence”. (w.friedlander, 1955) Social work is an honourable profession where people choose to help people in need; this scenario has the renowned history from its evolution of Internationalisation. Social work is always been call for justice because people in need always have the need for striving…

While critically reflecting on the session with “Stephanie”, it is important to note how the client’s social location differs from my own, the privileges I hold and how I felt these structures affected the interview. Also, it is important to recognize how the power difference may be affecting the client’s experience. Harms and Pierce (2011), explain developing a conscious awareness about inequality allows us to manage it and to ensure it will not negatively effect the helping relationship.…

Throughout the years, we as a society have been working on accepting and acknowledging those who have experienced injustices, prejudice, and discrimination. We are more educated and willing to learn from those who have never had a voice. From black lives matter activists to transgender advocates, we are slowly coming together as a community to create a society where everyone feels safe, included and welcome. Yet, we still have a long way to go. In this essay, I will discuss how being biracial…

Chris Cleave's novel, Little Bee, is told from the distinctive perspectives of Little Bee and Sarah, making it clear that those who go through the most are the ones who are the strongest and most compassionate. Regardless of Little Bee and Sarah’s backgrounds they both share an empathy towards others because of what they have gone through which in the end allows them to become stronger. From these different perspectives of cultural differences Cleave shows the different choices each character…