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Another event that motivated me to become a social work major is the summer after freshmen year when I was a camp counselor at a summer camp. There was this little boy aged seven in the summer camp who stated that he was not happy and was going to drown himself when we go to the swimming pool. At the summer camp that I worked, we did not have any protocol for if a child desired to kill their self or others. None of my coworkers knew what to do, so I decided to take the lead and call my supervisor

NTRO I consider myself a member of many groups including my biological family, my church family, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) alumni, and George Mason University’s (GMU) Master’s in Social Work (MSW) graduate student cohort. My biological family includes my immediate family members, as well as my extended family members. While I do not see my extended family often, I do identify them as close family members, as we share many of the same values and traditions. Similarly

Setting a boundary is an important core value in social work. Social workers are generally compassionate people, but they also need to recognize that they have to set limits. They need to accept that they cannot be available to serve everyone’s needs and wants. This was the case when I worked as an adjunct instructor and provided individual tutoring to a student who happened to be related to some of my family. For new social workers, this kind of reflection may be helpful as they define their

Although homelessness may be difficult and isolating for anyone who experiences it, there are certain adversities specific to women. Whether cisgender or transgender, those who identify as women often have additional hardships when homeless (Shier, Jones, & Graham, 2011). A society in which women are paid 77 cents to a man’s dollar, it is apparent women are seen as the lesser gender and are subject to different difficulties; this is evidenced in multiple studies concerning women experiencing homelessness

I. 6.04 Social and Political Action Section 6.04 best supports community practice, it is inclusive of the elements needed to become a community activist or organizer. The details of this section cover equal access to employment, resources and the expansion of opportunities for disadvantage. This section embraces the methods of a community activist or organizer, by using action words like promote and advocate. The vivid instructions are given on the responsibilities of a social worker to prevent discrimination

“Social Workers help people solve and cope with problems in everyday life.”(Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2014) A Social Worker, is what the title implies it is, it is someone working with their clients to provide the best care they can for them. In 2012, the median salary for Social Workers was at $44,200, the number of jobs in the same year was at 607,300. The growth outlook for the next couple of years is at a 19% increase, which is a faster than average growth pace in any field. Educational and

The Transpersonal theory has evolved over the past two decades, driving the desire to learn more about the higher self. “A person doesn’t have to be sick in order to get better” (Tuner, 2011, p.551,) The history and development will be discussed within the essay. Central ideas of treatment approach will be included. Strengths and weaknesses of the Transpersonal Theory within social work will be addressed in great detail. There will be an assessment of a case and the client within the micro system

Week 1 - Child Welfare Workforce and NASW Standards Provide an overview of historical views on children and identify how this will impact your role in empowering families, protecting children from maltreatment, and engaging in ethical decision making as a child welfare worker. Historically, children were viewed very differently than they are today. Adults thought of children as being seen and not heard. Children were expected to work in textile factories or as chimney sweeps in order to provide

Integrative Reflection on Friendly Home In the “Introduction to Social Work’’ course, the class requires agency visits or listening to guest speaks to show the different types of areas of the social work profession. This time, the class visited a nursing home called Friendly Home. At our class visit to Friendly Home, Shireen Haynes discussed her role at the nursing home and how the nursing home functions. From visiting Friendly Home and listen to Mrs. Haynes, I have learned the role, the challenges

According to Reamer (2005) every social worker is capable of inadvertently inserting incorrect facts into and omitting important facts from case documentation. To deal with such inconsistences, social workers should always acknowledge their errors and make clear that the new entry occurred after the error was discovered (Reamer, 2005). Most importantly, take steps to be honest and sincere with injured parties, during which social workers accept responsibility for any mistakes they may have made (Reamer