Western New Mexico University's School Of Social Work

In order to work effectively and appropriately with vulnerable and marginalised groups in society such as individuals with mental illnesses, it is fundamental for a social worker to have a comprehensive knowledge base and proficient skills.

This is applied research where a knowledge development objective is the end result (Blanche & Durrheim, 1999: 41).

As I observed the N.A. group, I compared Hepworth 's, Direct Social Work Practice, five stages of group development. The Preaffiliation stage involves observation and feeling out the environment of the group; members may be hesitant to speak or test out certain behaviors to see reactions from other members of the group or the facilitator (Hepworth, Rooney, Rooney, & Strom-Gottfried, 2017, 2013). Returning group members greeted each other with hugs, handshakes, pat on the back, while newcomers sat quietly observing others. The facilitator provided an introduction and instructions for participation. Each member was instructed to introduce the first name, state "I am an addict" and take turns reading from the

Demographics and control variable. Participants reported sex, age, U. S. citizenship, ethnicity, and educational grade level.

As social workers, it is important to study the entire aspect of the individual. We must examine the individual past and see if their condition is trauma-related. It is the job of the social worker to identify the issue, in this case it would be a person who suffers from a mental illness and is placed in isolation when in jail or person and find the best solution for that issue. The solution to the issue may not be what’s written in a handbook or what we were thought, but sometimes we must find alternate resolutions. While we may not have the answers to combat the issue; if as social workers we could find the root cause of the issue that may help in the intervention process.

I am currently completing my final internship for the School of Social Work at Stephen F. Austin State University at Burke Center, a mental health agency located in Nacogdoches, Texas. (myburke.org, 2017) states that “Burke’s mission is to provide the highest-quality and most compassionate and comprehensive mental health and developmental disability services to every client in East Texas that needs them.” The agency is well known in the area for providing superior mental health services covering a twelve county radius in East Texas. (myburke.org, 2017) confirms that they provide services to Angelina, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine,

Based on the study of the course materials I personally consider that the most important historical event in the history of human services profession was “Influence of African American Social Working”. While reading this history, it truly did open my eye and to see things in some different levels. Although there were few things that I thought I had knowledge of, but I was wrong. This is a history; however, these incidents are taking place in today society and its getting worst. The reason why I think this is the most import is basically because it is teaching us the history and how far the black community have come. Although, the black community still facing tribulations. Many young men are living their lives with fear. Fear of getting killed, fear of getting stopped by a cop and fear to express their feelings, and fear of by judged, fear of being treated like animals and fear of living life. As we all know that the first amendment to the US Constitution law is freedom of speech, religion and Expression”. But is the black community these laws do not exist. In addition, many Black parents are dealing with paranoia disorder without knowing it. Black parent are afraid to send their children out in public due to those massive shooting and killing of black lives. Yet, we say this is a free country not to mentioned United States. We witness many incidents where we

According to Bradley Stonefield, the demographic analysis that needs to be address is a specific population to describe the small business and its characteristics, such as income level, background checks, driving records, location and salaries. A demographic analysis is useful in a business plan, to describe the population where the business is located.

I am interested in the Master of Social Work program with Walden University because I have always had an interest in the various aspects and components of the profession. I am interested the opportunities that a job in human services and helping profession will allow. A social work degree is accepted for a mass variety of careers and organizations. I have researched a multitude of programs that focus on Master of Social Work. After a lot of consideration Walden has my number one choice due to its accreditation with the Council of Social Work Education, and the option to study online. The accreditation that is offered through Walden is accepted in my home state of Alabama. Being able to study online was a major influence on my decision because I am a full-time working mother. Time is valuable and Walden’s flexibility allows me to further my education.

I have gained so much from working with Tabby. In the past Tabby and I have never really talked with each other. I am so glad that you assigned us together especially because I have found her helpful when applying for my Masters. When we first sat down together we didn’t know what we would have in common but after we started talking we found that we both wanted to go into OSU’s Social Work Master’s Program.

Demographics can consist of population size, density, location, age, sex, race and occupation. In this analysis, we will focus on examining population

Demographic: Is a personal characteristics used to categorize consumers. My customers will be categorize based on their age, gender, income level, and marital status. Demographic could also be apply to my employees. Afforded eyes checkup and to add a new non-profit organizations that will help the low income people.

Supervision in social work is defined by Barker (1999) as an administrative and educational process used extensively in social agencies to help social workers further develop and refine their skills, enhance staff morale, and provide quality assurance for the clients. The short term objective of supervision is to provide workers with the work structure and agency resources which help to increase workers knowledge and skills to do their jobs effectively and professionally. The long term objective of supervision is to provide clients the most efficient service possible, consistent with agency policies and procedures.

Social Work is a field of interest to me because of the positive effort it contributes to society. Within the social work profession individuals are striving to improve the welfare of those in need of assistance. Social Workers assist a variety of individuals; from children, young adolescents, older adults, mentally ill, substance abuse individuals, and many other minorities; as in LGBT members, veterans, homeless people, and low socioeconomic status individuals. The broad mix population fascinates me because within this field one will always be able to work in a flexible environment. Social Work is used in multiple settings as in hospitals, nursing skilled homes, mental health and substance abuse clinics, schools, correctional facilities, community centers, child welfare agencies, employee assistance programs, and private practices.

Child abuse is horrible and it affects everyone in one way or another. Before 1963, there were no laws to protect the kids from abuse but thanks to social workers and other judicial people, there were laws passed (Pfohl). This paper is going to explain why it is so important for social workers to protect kids by talking about this history of abuse and why social workers need to be around. It will also discuss what social workers do today to prevent kids from being hurt. Social workers are useful in just about every aspect of life but in my opinion this is one of the more important jobs of a social worker because your protecting those of the future. Abuse isn’t just