The way in which I articulated my perceptions of values and ethics in the field indicated that this was an area of importance for myself. Moreover, it was clear that the majority of the time, social workers, case managers, and staff operated with a set of ethical standards and values different from those held by other staff in the setting. Including the importance of maintaining confidentiality, establishing professional boundaries, and operationalizing the social work value of dignity and worth of the …show more content…
Specifically, mental health and substance abuse. Having worked alongside doctors, nurses, behavior clinicians, and social workers. Moreover, targeting my attention towards a social worker and patient/client interaction has provided me with the thought that this was something I could see myself doing. Which is helping people by providing resources for a person’s situation, empowering them with the “stepping stones” to use the resources available to them. All the while enlightening the patient/client that “their situation” does not have to be something long term, but rather using these resources available to get them where they need to be.
“A mindset, according to Dweck, is a self-perception or “self-theory” that people hold about themselves. Believing that you are either “intelligent” or “unintelligent” is a simple example of a mindset. People may also have a mindset related their personal or professional lives—“I’m a good teacher” or “I’m a bad parent,” for example. People can be aware or unaware of their mindsets, according to Dweck, but they can have profound effect on learning achievement, skill acquisition, personal relationships, professional success, and many other dimensions of life” (Partnership & Concepts,