Social Work Reflective Essay
Entering the field of social work was an uncertain journey for me. There were times when I questioned whether this was the right profession for me. Having a background in psychology has made me question quite often if I should venture back and continue with school psychology instead of Social work. Social work to me has always seemed to be quite intrusive.
This year, working as a social worker intern has been frustrating, demanding and rewarding. I found it to be quite frustrating to sit with clients not fully knowing what I was doing. I felt that I lacked the necessary training. It is a learning process, but I felt that I was tossed out in the ocean without a life raft. I had to either sink or swim. I swam.
I was informed that having …show more content…
I look forward to the three days that I work directly with the students. I love that they come to see me when they are having issues, or just stopping by my office to say hello. They are my kids. They are coming to see their counselor, not the counselor. I’ve worked in this Junior High School setting for the past 13 years, and my interactions with students was saying hi, how are you and not much more. I sit in front of a computer, working on reports. It’s a job I like because I work on my own. However; working as a social worker intern and having more interactions with the students on my caseload had been enlightening and rewarding. I look forward to working with them, applying the skills and techniques that I’ve learned. I went into my practice in a corrective mode. I felt I had to fix the problem. I have adapted the skills necessary to engage, tune in, assess, and advocate for the students (my clients). I’ve become a more understanding, reflective and empathetic person. I view the students and their problems/issues through a different lens. I try to examine the underlying factors that might be causing the problem, instead of just making judgements or classifications. I’ve always known that words can be powerful and have a great impact. As I make positive strides on this journey, I am mindful of my words and
This year, working as a social worker intern has been frustrating, demanding and rewarding. I found it to be quite frustrating to sit with clients not fully knowing what I was doing. I felt that I lacked the necessary training. It is a learning process, but I felt that I was tossed out in the ocean without a life raft. I had to either sink or swim. I swam.
I was informed that having …show more content…
I look forward to the three days that I work directly with the students. I love that they come to see me when they are having issues, or just stopping by my office to say hello. They are my kids. They are coming to see their counselor, not the counselor. I’ve worked in this Junior High School setting for the past 13 years, and my interactions with students was saying hi, how are you and not much more. I sit in front of a computer, working on reports. It’s a job I like because I work on my own. However; working as a social worker intern and having more interactions with the students on my caseload had been enlightening and rewarding. I look forward to working with them, applying the skills and techniques that I’ve learned. I went into my practice in a corrective mode. I felt I had to fix the problem. I have adapted the skills necessary to engage, tune in, assess, and advocate for the students (my clients). I’ve become a more understanding, reflective and empathetic person. I view the students and their problems/issues through a different lens. I try to examine the underlying factors that might be causing the problem, instead of just making judgements or classifications. I’ve always known that words can be powerful and have a great impact. As I make positive strides on this journey, I am mindful of my words and