Becoming A Social Worker

Social work is a profession dedicated to enhancing human capacity to solve the complex social problems in order to create a more humane and just society. Deepak Chopra, bestselling author and public speaker, once said “ Everyone has a purpose in life . . . A unique gift or special talent to give to others. And when we blend this unique talent with services to others, we experience the ecstasy and exultation of our own spirit, which is the ultimate goal of all goals.” Becoming a Social Worker is one of the ultimate goals in my life. As a product of the foster care system, I have looked up to Social Workers and became inspired to become one. They go beyond limitations and expectations to solve problems and create stable environments where we live today .My reasoning behind deciding to pursue a career in social work stems from my seemingly innate desire to see others succeed in fulfilling their potential. Field placement is vital to the
From past experiences I learned that all you need is someone to push you in the right direction. My school social worker was always there for me when I needed her. In high school I struggled with bullying, depression, and anger. At that point in time I did not want to be in school, but my school social worker influenced me to stay. She taught me how fight my battles, think in a positive light, and to strive for my goals. When it comes to parents they are one of the main factors in an adolescent’s life. Sometimes parents are the root of the problems a child is having, even without realizing it. Sometimes parents are completely unaware of the problems their children are having. As a school social worker, I will work with the parents of the adolescents and help them find out how they fit into the equation and to see if they need to be more involved, less involved, or even removed from the