Relationships are one of the key factors while working in the Social Work practice. Having a good relationship with people you support provides them with a sense of trust and comfortability. Positive relationships will lay the foundation of how your peers, clients and co-workers view you. People will be more susceptible to information given, whether good or bad when there is a positive relationship between both parties.
Tolerance
Having tolerance will allow you to be open to others’ opinions, thoughts and views. In the workplace, it is expected to maintain a level of professionalism while carrying out the mission of the company without compromising your values and beliefs. Tolerance will assist you in having accountability for our own actions and how we may present them to others without being overly assertive.
Self-Management
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Self-management is vital to the social work practice.
As Morrison (2007) states, “ The emotionally and morally demanding nature of social work requires that practitioners give thought to issues of resilience and coping strategy.” In the practice, you are pulled in every direction while making choices for the people that you support. Social workers need to be aware of the social and emotional aspect of their client while work in a fast pace environment. Self-management allows a social worker to manage their time wisely so it is easier to keep their priorities in order. In a society where people want instant results, it is important that you build resilience and effective coping strategies to keep from having the feeling of being
overwhelmed.
Flexibility
With the constant change of the practice and the clients that are supported, there has to be flexibility. Individual’s functional levels can vary whether it be cognitively, physically or emotionally. Without being offensive, you may find yourself using languages or techniques that clients may understand.