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1) What are some functions of the psychosocial? The Psychosocial is a written documentation that is of great importance in the field of social work. Many social workers, rely on the psychosocial in order to provide the highest level of service for their clients. One of the functions of the psychosocial is first examining the whole person; this process is called assessment. The social worker looks on every area of concern for the client whether psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, lifestyle…

Personal Observation Since attending many more team meetings I gained more skills of what a social worker does in their daily work life. I met with a social worker and her client Jim. During their session together they talk about his daily life, what he has been doing, what he wishes to do and his goals for the future. The social worker starts off with a packet that has all of his information in it from his doctor visits to more personal questions or situations that have happened in the past.…

The effects of empowerment have become an overwhelming focus, as the need for this skill gained attention for social workers, as well as for many other professions. What is it about empowerment that is drawing so much attention? There are many attributing factors, but the main one is the change of approach that empowerment brings about. Empowerment is vital for social work because of the positive effects it has on clients, as well as workers. Bartram et al. showed how this both benefits the…

Self-Assignment/ Self-Assessment Reflection Paper My Attitude Towards People with Mental Disability According to my experience the attitude towards developmental disability adults is not a harsh one contrast an unconscious cognitive approach which this population cannot control. When graduating with my Bachelors of Social Work finding employment and the interviewing process difficult. Considering being overwhelmed of questions conveyed by the interviewer, the ability to answer; knowledge was…

It’s hard to believe that I am six weeks into my senior practicum especially when it feels like I was just walking in nervous yesterday. I received my first visit from my field instructor this week and I believe it went really well. I am glad that my supervisor is impressed with what I have accomplished. I am also glad that my field instructor was impressed with Shepherd’s Shelter Ross Rehab. I have learned a lot in six weeks about my agency and I know there is still more to learn as my…

In the world of social work professional identity is very important in conducting oneself accordingly. When dealing with clients in the social work world one must remain professional as possible. The reason being because social workers represent the profession and everything that it entails. As a current social work student and a professional working with clients in the social work and mental health field I must conduct myself accordingly. The reason why is because I have guidelines to adhere to…

Preventative measures and early intervention help social workers resolve issues before they reach crisis point, therefore minimising the onset of long-term problems and the need for extra support (Wilson et al, 2011). Not only do social workers identify and address issues which could, potentially, impact lives, but they alleviate the barriers by introducing supportive services which are tailored to individual needs. During difficult periods, self-esteem and motivation to do anything is usually…

The choice of social work as a career was inevitable. Being reared in a family of helpers it would seem that I would have embraced a career as a helper, however I actually wanted a career in business. Although I was passionate about helping others, I thought I would do that in my spare time not as a career. Looking back there were several contributing factors to my choice to become a Social Worker, my up bring, my personal experience and my personal struggles/ convictions . All of these…

Because RPCI is a cancer institute, the focus of much of the staff is on the physical well being of the patient. Social workers are permitted to ask questions regarding a patients trauma history as part of a psychosocial assessment, though it is not seen as a priority unless it appears to be affecting the treatment of the patients cancer. The time a social worker spends with a patient is limited and there is a great deal of information a social worker is required to gather from a patient…

1) My journey to becoming a social worker began when I was making my decision to purse an undergraduate degree. In high school I knew that I wanted to work in the human services field. I have seen myself as being empathetic and compassionate from a young age, and always saw myself in a helping role. I was interested in clinical work, helping individuals and families. Choosing between different fields of helping professions, I knew that becoming a social worker was going to be my destiny. Other…