Eight Stages In Erikson's Development Perspective
BHS/305
6/15/2014
Client Paper
Human service professionals (Helper) are in the business of helping other. These professional respond to the needs of individuals, groups, and communities. The helper’s goals are to assist these people with problems in living to better their client’s lives. Because of the vast diversity within individuals, groups, large populations and the many different environment settings, human service professional expect clients will come to them with a variety of problems (Woodside & McClam, 2012).
The problem is defined as a situation, event, or condition that is troublesome for the client. Although the main goal is for the helper is to assist the client with solving or coping with problems at hand, the helper …show more content…
Development occurs throughout life. In each stage of development there is a conflict and there is a positive and negative way to come out of each stage (Woodside & McClam, 2012). How one comes out of a stage can affect entering the next stage. There are eight stages in Erikson’s development perspective. These stages begin with birth and end with late adulthood. Identifying what stage the client may have not transitioned smoothly out of can bring about a solution or coping method to deal with the client problem and current development stage. This method helps the helper understand and define problem the client is facing (Woodside & McClam, …show more content…
Before a helper sees his or hers client it is crucial to prepare the physical setting. The helper must take all steps in preparing the setting beforehand because it is extremely important for the client to feel comfortable and relaxed in order to establish a trusting relationship (Woodside & McClam, 2012). Another step for the helper to take before meeting a client is to prepare for note taking. Human service workers must take extensive notes for record of every client. Each worker may have their own preferred method of note taking but this is a skill that is necessary for success in this field. It is the human service workers duty to create an environment or climate of respect and acceptance (Woodside & McClam, 2012). It is very important the worker greets the client with a smile and a hand shake, along with an “ice breaker” to allow the client to feel as comfortable as possible. The first impression the helper has on the client is crucial. These steps and preparations can be seen as skills that are necessary to the start of a successful delivery of services (Woodside & McClam,
6/15/2014
Client Paper
Human service professionals (Helper) are in the business of helping other. These professional respond to the needs of individuals, groups, and communities. The helper’s goals are to assist these people with problems in living to better their client’s lives. Because of the vast diversity within individuals, groups, large populations and the many different environment settings, human service professional expect clients will come to them with a variety of problems (Woodside & McClam, 2012).
The problem is defined as a situation, event, or condition that is troublesome for the client. Although the main goal is for the helper is to assist the client with solving or coping with problems at hand, the helper …show more content…
Development occurs throughout life. In each stage of development there is a conflict and there is a positive and negative way to come out of each stage (Woodside & McClam, 2012). How one comes out of a stage can affect entering the next stage. There are eight stages in Erikson’s development perspective. These stages begin with birth and end with late adulthood. Identifying what stage the client may have not transitioned smoothly out of can bring about a solution or coping method to deal with the client problem and current development stage. This method helps the helper understand and define problem the client is facing (Woodside & McClam, …show more content…
Before a helper sees his or hers client it is crucial to prepare the physical setting. The helper must take all steps in preparing the setting beforehand because it is extremely important for the client to feel comfortable and relaxed in order to establish a trusting relationship (Woodside & McClam, 2012). Another step for the helper to take before meeting a client is to prepare for note taking. Human service workers must take extensive notes for record of every client. Each worker may have their own preferred method of note taking but this is a skill that is necessary for success in this field. It is the human service workers duty to create an environment or climate of respect and acceptance (Woodside & McClam, 2012). It is very important the worker greets the client with a smile and a hand shake, along with an “ice breaker” to allow the client to feel as comfortable as possible. The first impression the helper has on the client is crucial. These steps and preparations can be seen as skills that are necessary to the start of a successful delivery of services (Woodside & McClam,