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    I. Introduction Social workers are known for supporting others; however, while doing so, they face challenging circumstances which then leads to burnout (McGarrigle & Walsh, 2011). Some social workers also attend graduate school, have careers, and a busy home life that can build stressful situations for them. It is important for one, especially social workers and social work graduate students, to have self-care and positively practice wellness on a regular basis to prevent oneself from burn out.…

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    the strength based approach to my work with him. As Arties probation officer, there are different social work values that have a bearing in this case. The first value that is relevant is that of human dignity and self-worth. This value states that “all human beings have intrinsic worth, irrespective of their past or present behavior, beliefs, lifestyle, race, or status in life” (Hepworth, Rooney, Larsen, 2002, p. 59). With Artie’s recent arrests, it could…

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    become a social worker (703 words) Early in my adolescence, I discovered the value of community-based, experiential learning practices, while working with various social service organizations that support diverse populations. These experiences sparked my interested in working with individuals in a helping capacity, which led me to pursue a degree in Sociology and Child, Youth, & Family Studies. My education and continued activism in the social services have inspired me to pursue a career in…

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    Although I am not settled on any particular area of social work, I am most interested in working with adolescents or younger. I am open to the options that this may include. Some opportunities that I have considered working for are an adoption center or a pregnancy center that reaches out to teen mothers. Although I would like to work with children and adolescents, I do not think I have an interest in working with child protective services. I have also thought about eventually becoming a play…

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    Personal Profile 1. Motivation and commitment to social work please write about an aspect of social work that particularly interests you. We would like to hear why this field interests you and how you have pursued this interest. Improving the wellbeing of people has been an interest of mine throughout my life, I have always known that I have wanted to improve and support people’s wellbeing in my career path. Over the past three years I have been studying theatre and sociology, both fields have…

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    Social workers or therapists who worked/s with individuals, couples, groups and or families who are involved in sexual abuse allegation will sometimes face ethical dilemmas. Everyone has biases, when social workers get caught up in their biases towards the perpetrator or the victim they may be unable to help the perpetrator or the victim to the best of their ability. However, when a family is involved in sexual abuse allegation, it can be hard on all the members and hard on the social worker who…

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    A. This week for the reporting period, I participated in school visits and home investigations with different social workers. I visited Oak Grove Elementary school with one of the social workers. We spoke with a nurse counselor concerning two kids who miss school consistently due to their mother keeping them out of school. I also had the opportunity to visit Horn Lake Elementary school, Youth Villages, Center Hill Elementary and Middle School, Pleasant Hill Elementary and Desoto Middle School. I…

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    It never occurred to me that there were so many women in the world that were victims of domestic violence, victims of sexually abused. I never realized the extent danger children faced and how easy they could become prey for many perpetrators around them. The values I was raised to cherish was my family, and friends. I was thought that if you love someone you will do your best not to hurt them, and try to keep the relationship going with as little argument as possible. I was raised in a very…

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    more towards is radical practice. In life I have always thought no matter what I am faced with I will acknowledge and act to achieve. Having an open mind, setting your biases aside, listening and helping with an open heart I believe is the key to social and individual change (ppt.4slide29). When and if working in future practice relationships I personally like to position myself beside clients and service users, as this allows them to have a sense of control over their decisions. As a person…

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    Career and College Research Paper The career that I want to do after I graduate is a social worker. Child and family social worker is the official job title. Child and family social workers help families find housing or services. They intervene when children are in danger, some locate foster families, and others work to reunite families. I chose this as my career because i can’t stand to think of families in need or children being abused("Summary"). It is important to understand the education or…

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