Effective Helping Analysis
Effective helping is an integral part of being a Human Service Professional. Becoming an effective helper is contingent upon strong interviewing skills, as well as being able to apply different techniques with clients. It is crucial in the development of the helping relationship to be able to apply a variety of approaches with a thorough understanding of the available theories. Throughout this course we have studied different theories utilizing the text, class discussions and assignments.
The purpose of this paper is three-fold. 1) It allows the student to interview a Human Service professional. 2) It enables one to learn about a Human Service agency. 3) It facilitates the exploration of different theoretical perspectives and their application …show more content…
The SEP is where clients are able to access safe clean syringes and supplies, in exchange for their used ones. The primary goal is to prevent the spread of HIV and HEP C. However, secondary goals are that dirty needles are disposed of safely and that injection-drug users have a place to receive information as well as seek help when they are ready. There is also the Substance Use Outreach Program, its function is to reach out to active substance users for support and refer them to services. This program is often the link between active IDU’s and a rehabilitation center. STAP also offers free and confidential HIV and HEP C testing to anyone that would like to know their status. Free condoms and other safe sex supplies are readily available throughout the offices (Fan, 2016). A reoccurring theme within all programs in the agency, is safety and risk …show more content…
Furthermore STAP’s website aligns with Fan’s statement in writing “All STAP’s programs and services recognize the importance of you, as an individual. We also know that behavior change is a gradual process. We believe in everyone’s ability to live a happier and healthier life, achieved through small everyday changes (stapinc.org).” This statement screams person-centered theory which believes in “unconditional positive regard (Okun, pg. 132).”
When questioned about the evolution of her theory, Fan shared that she now has a better understanding of clients who have different backgrounds. Additionally, she feels that she has developed the ability to “be more open to outside the box thinking,...and is more aware of how people who use are treated (Fan,
The purpose of this paper is three-fold. 1) It allows the student to interview a Human Service professional. 2) It enables one to learn about a Human Service agency. 3) It facilitates the exploration of different theoretical perspectives and their application …show more content…
The SEP is where clients are able to access safe clean syringes and supplies, in exchange for their used ones. The primary goal is to prevent the spread of HIV and HEP C. However, secondary goals are that dirty needles are disposed of safely and that injection-drug users have a place to receive information as well as seek help when they are ready. There is also the Substance Use Outreach Program, its function is to reach out to active substance users for support and refer them to services. This program is often the link between active IDU’s and a rehabilitation center. STAP also offers free and confidential HIV and HEP C testing to anyone that would like to know their status. Free condoms and other safe sex supplies are readily available throughout the offices (Fan, 2016). A reoccurring theme within all programs in the agency, is safety and risk …show more content…
Furthermore STAP’s website aligns with Fan’s statement in writing “All STAP’s programs and services recognize the importance of you, as an individual. We also know that behavior change is a gradual process. We believe in everyone’s ability to live a happier and healthier life, achieved through small everyday changes (stapinc.org).” This statement screams person-centered theory which believes in “unconditional positive regard (Okun, pg. 132).”
When questioned about the evolution of her theory, Fan shared that she now has a better understanding of clients who have different backgrounds. Additionally, she feels that she has developed the ability to “be more open to outside the box thinking,...and is more aware of how people who use are treated (Fan,