Master of Social Work

Integration and Social Work There has long been a debate as to whether Christianity can be integrated into Social Work practice. As social workers, we are taught that faith is a topic that should not be discussed in treatment with clients and that we need to keep our values, biases and religion away from our work. The code of ethics that was established helps to keep us accountable for our actions and assists in making decisions. I do believe that it is possible to have both faith and a good…

that a social worker may come across while working with clients within the mental health system and show how interpretation, how different dilemmas will impact on practice and how the impacts influence the delivery of services for the resolution approaches. An ethical dilemma happens when no matter what the course of action is taken, some ethical principle is compromised. In other words, there is no perfect solution. Laws and policies of the agency are often involved in complex cases and social…

As social workers, we are faced with the incredible task of helping people-predominantly people of color-to navigate the country’s systems in search for better opportunities and resources in an attempt to improve their lives. Not only do we have to take into account the individual’s past experiences and current skills and concerns but most importantly we have to be able to see each individual as an intricate puzzle which contains many different pieces that have all come together to form what…

skills, concepts, and guidelines social workers must learn and acquire in order be effective when working with an elder and their family or caregivers. Throughout this semester I learned many concepts, skills, and guidelines a social worker needs to acquire in order to better work with the aged and their families. Although deeply rewarding both personally and professionally, work with older adults requires a high level of self-awareness on the part of the social worker. I placed these ten skills…

It is important for social workers to develop a culturally sensitive approach to social work with diverse clients. The National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics (2008) states that social workers should be sensitive to cultural and ethnic diversity and strive to end discrimination, oppression, poverty, and other forms of social injustice. The N.A.S.W. specifically addresses the following in regard to cultural humility and competence. Social workers should understand culture and its…

unprecedented demand for expertise in matters concerning complex social and economic issues (Walker & McLean, 2013). Members of society increasingly seek the protagonist qualities of the professionals who represent a source of dexterity and competence. In this sense professionals have come to occupy a predominant place as the problems solvers of the modern era (Pandey, 1990). In the context of the child welfare domain, social work is generally considered to be the lead profession in matters…

Test yourself! In what life areas have you exhibited strong integrity? In what areas would you like to develop greater integrity? What social work practice situations will challenge you the most to maintain a strong sense of personal and professional integrity? I have exhibited strong integrity while in the military service. In the army one of the seven-army values is integrity. In the military I would come across several brass ammunition cartridges. On military based there are gun ranges who…

This essay aims to provide a critical overview of both social work practice and education in Spain. An analysis of social work practice and education will be undertaken in relation to the history, traditions and ideologies of the country. Furthermore, an examination and analysis of emergent international demands in relation to social work practice and education will be conducted. Lastly a critical comparison of social work practice and education within Spain and the UK will be provided, in an…

The school social work intern will address the reasons why the students are participating in the group. In addition, the school social work intern will use this session to learn about the students. A worksheet asking the students questions about themselves will be distributed for the students to complete. The school social work intern will keep these worksheets in the student’s file. This activity serves as an opportunity for the school social work intern to obtain more information…

Although Social Work is my minor and Criminal Justice is my major I have a deep passion for the field of Social Work. I was homeless at the age of four years old when my grandmother died. At that time I lived in the Queen Louise homeless shelter on Saint Croix for six months with mother. My father is an immigrant and my mother was a foster child. My mother was also in an abusive relationship for six years of my childhood. Six years that felt like a century. My parents would not be who they…