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What Do You Think Advanced Practice Is And Why, Where Are You Getting This From?

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1. What do you think advanced practice is and why, where are you getting this from? I believe that every advance class demands more from future masters level social workers. What I mean by “more” is not just research, papers, homework, discussions, etc., which is an element of advance level, but also looking at one’s self internally. Understanding our strengths, weaknesses, biases, experiences, etc. is something Bachelors of social worker and foundational level never would be challenged on. I believe that advance practice is different than foundation’s and BSW’s because it will be more hands on, more involved, and more challenging in understand out skills and experiences so far in the program. A person with a masters in social worker are open to more fields and careers than someone with a bachelors, and having these critical thinking skills are very important when working with various different clients, backgrounds, programs, mental and physical health issues, etc. Knowing our weaknesses and biases do not make use a worst social worker, it makes us more aware and stronger because we can recognize our deficits and correct those problems. Then we build from our strengths. Where did I get this from? Mostly from experiences and the learning contract. The wording and title alone would suggest that the program will require more critical thinking, more work, and more time than before now. Also, the classes that I had for advance so far was much different than foundation level

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