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The Skill Lab was a great experience. This was only the third class that I have taken thus far for my master’s 3degree. It was very reassuring for me to see how much I am learning so far and how this knowledge that I am gaining to be implemented in the field. During the Skills Lab experience, I showcased various skills. I gained a lot of knowledge on how to implement various skills. One of the skills I learned was how to really listen to the client and what their specific needs are, not just base it on a “cookie-cutter” type of treatment plan. During the showdown, my particular client was dissatisfied with the way his current social worker was handling his case. My response showed me that I am able to remain calm and polite under what could have been a confrontational situation. This scenario also assured me that I was capable of really listening to my client’s needs, understanding their needs, and helping them find a solution to their needs as quickly as possible. This scenario assured me that I was ready to enter field placement, as the line of social work I wish to enter can be sometimes hectic and the people involved may, at times, present as hostile. As I have already experienced in my current position, those involved with substance abuse often feel as though their voice is unheard or that they are not taken seriously as an individual. It will be my job to show them otherwise, as I stay patient and consistent in trying to find the best options for them.
As I enter my field placement, I will take the skills I learned and practiced in the Skills Lab with me. Showcasing empathy, paraphrasing, active listening, and cultural humility; all of which are just some of the essential skills I learned how to use. I will pay attention to my body language during interviews with clients to ensure that I am not coming off as judgmental, I will make sure that I ask relevant questions or paraphrase in a way to show my clients that I am understanding what they are saying, and I will show empathy or self-disclose when it is
appropriate to show them that I do understand what they are going through. I am very excited for
the next step of this journey and can not wait to get started with field placement.
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