A Biography On Brene Brown

Dr Wilson book Hurt people hurt people; premise is as simple as the book’s title. She shows how the process of hurting others is a cycle in that; “All of us have been hurt by people who all were hurt by other hurt people. In turn we-as hurt people-all have hurt other people to one degree or another” (Wilson, 2001). She also states that individuals learn child-like solutions to such issues as “trust, identity, and attachment” where become rooted in an individual because of binding shame (Wilson. 2001) .Sadly many children have to learn to act in a defensive or dysfunctional way to survive the abuse at the hand of their family. Parents that tend to abuse where abused themselves and never got the needed emotional healing. Even though

In this paper I will explore each of these areas in order to define my own personal practice framework, as well as looking at how the elements I have chosen fit within the social work field.

When studying shame, Brené Brown (2006) found that many people brought up feelings of being trapped. These same people felt as though others had the same feelings of being trapped but still had difficulty sharing these feelings. The areas that most women had shame about were their body image, sexuality, parenting, their job, religion, aging, speaking out, surviving trauma, family, and motherhood (Brown, 2006) These same topics were the most common in the sessions I sat in on and in group. Many counselors at Mindful Soul specialized in areas such a trauma, parenting, and family due to how often they are the root causes of a clients visit.

Karen Bressler has worked in the field of social work for a little under 20 years, working in the health and mental health environment in the Washington DC metropolitan area. She currently works at Green Door as the Director of Health Homes. Green Doors has a rigorous program that provides mental health services to include psychiatric and counseling services which both are coupled with case management. The agencies case management offers clients with supportive education, housing stabilization, rehabilitation day services programs, supported employment, community support, Assertive Community Treatment, and a variety of essential curriculums that many of the agencies clients have on no occasion before had access to. The agencies mission is to work to eliminate barriers that poverty, unawareness and prejudice have created, and to decrease the misconception connected with mental health circumstances. Majority of the clients served at the agency live below the federal poverty line, are African-American, and are over the age of 50. A good number of the client’s lives are plagued with one or more chronic medical condition. The agencies mission is to enhance the lives of their clients through treatemtn and services.

Shame is unspoken, it is the main secret behind different forms of broken behaviors. The aspiring researcher Brene Brown, in her earlier talk, “The Power of Vulnerability”, which became a viral hit and the most favored TED Talk video, explores what the possibilities are when people confront their shame. Along with her most recent video “Listening to Shame”, Brown speaks of both shame and vulnerability throughout the presentation. She digs into the uncomfortable, unacceptable, and human emotions that we keep deep within us and dares us to show our authentic selves. The presentation includes the rhetorical appeals of ethos, logos and pathos to build the fundamental objectives of the talk. In which throughout her talk, Brown portrays great credibility

Calli N. Morrison and Constance R. Tullis are students at the School of Social Work at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Her relationships with Daddy and Uncle Jr. provided the most beneficial interventions during this time as they offered alternative ways she could deal with Diane’s abuse, like supporting her running away by sending her money for bus tickets and researching the emancipation process for her (Figure 1). Brown utilized emancipation as a resource, which eliminated the abuse she experienced at the hands of a caregiver. Brown’s next major point of social work intervention occurred at the treatment center Mesa Vista during her recovery from substance abuse. Using her internal locus of control and drive for self-preservation, she confessed her addiction to her boss Ken Rose, opening the opportunity for her to utilize a treatment center as another resource; ultimately her stay at Mesa Vista acted as a turning point, prompting her to fight for her health and well-being (Brown, 2006, pp. 333-364; Figure 1). This intervention also introduced Brown to sponsor Venita, who confronted Brown’s thoughts and behaviors through her recovery as well as mobilized Brown’s spirituality as another potential intervention to increase her self-worth and confidence

Before beginning the Master of Social Work program at Laurier I figured I had a strong understanding of what social work was. However, I quickly learned that I had only scratched the surface. I knew oppression existed, but I never understood the depth of it. I now know that I was afraid of it. It was easy for me to stay silent, because it was such a comfortable position to be in. Doing nothing meant I had nothing to lose and everything to gain. This was influenced by the privilege I had.

Interview paper with a Counselor (Rebecca Alexander), and a Social Worker (Mina McVeigh). This interview is for Mrs. Scott’s online class.

Social Work is a career that you can make a significant impact on people’s lives. Social work is a spectacular career choice. However, working in this profession as a social work it can and will be challenges that will occur. A social worker enhances the welfare of communities, individuals and societies. Furthermore, social work aims to aid social change, development, cohesion, and empowerment. I had the pleasure of interviewing Latosha McIntyre about her work duties as a social worker with Day Spring Behavior Health Service. Day Spring Behavior Health Service is a non-profit- organization that offers a variety of behavioral health services to individuals and families. This paper will enclose Latosha McIntyre job activities, professional

As a person who aided in the construction of the social work profession, Mary E. Richmond (1861-1921) is best known for her role in the development of casework practice. Her studies helped build the foundation of direct assessment. In conjunction with her studies, she is also remembered for her remarkable ability to perform research and teach communities about the topics of social work. One of her most notable achievements is her representation of the modern idea of “client in environment”, which she labeled the “social diagnosis”. During her time, Mary was a key player in focusing the transition from charity work to social work (Szymoniak, 2015). Mary founded the Pennsylvania Child Labor Committee, the juvenile court, the Housing Association and the Public Charities Association (NASW, 2004). She is also the author of numerous publications that illustrate the importance of social work, and social practice.

Although a light read, her experience is heart-breaking as she is abused at home, institutionalized, and instead of being treated for her depression, doctor’s attempt to “feminize” her with eye shadow and lipstick. She is the type of advocate that makes noise in a silence because she tells a tale that would otherwise be unknown.

I think some additional words in WGS that are included in feminism that women may encounter are blame and shame. Blame and shame may leave one at risk and feeling demeaned. Women in the past and present have showed the courage to speak out and make a change. Dr. Brené Brown’s Ted talk regarding shame and vulnerability addresses her research on shame. She addresses many issues from her research findings that include why people feel shame. Many people experience shame, and are shamed by others, which is organized by gender through her research (Brown). Blame, however, is what one does to another or accepts for oneself (in judgement of oneself), and may also be used as manipulation to divert accountability for one’s actions against another.

For this reflective journal, I have decided to draw parallels between approaches to social work that I have learned in my placement, and what I have learned during my academic career at Carleton University. Placement thus far, has been an eye-opening and rich experience, which has taught me about the profession that I aspire to be a part of. I am a third year student, and much of my time spent at Carleton, has been studying theories, and becoming exposed to different schools of thought. Theories are incredibly beneficial, to teach and inform the practice of the next generation of social workers. However, placement has provided me with the opportunity to apply theoretical ideals, to real life social work practice.

Counselling skills have been imperative in one-on-one work with clients; it has helped to build rapport, trust, and the use of empathy has deepened client relationships. I know that over the course of the year I will put these skills to even better use and I am thankful to have an opportunity outside of the classroom to practice. Building off of my past knowledge, SOWK 335 has given me tools to analyze structural issues from a social work lens. I have seen first hand, and at times participated in consciousness raising, about how gender, class, ability, race and age have contributed to my clients oppression and issues presented during our client meetings. Furthermore, it seems as if I am not necessarily applying social work theory directly, but that I am keeping it in mind during my work with clients. Seeing how my skills and education have grown so quickly, I anticipate my work with clients will become more effective and grounded in social work practice and look forward to seeing this