Vulnerability In The Classroom

Vulnerability has always been a word that caused me to instantly go into a state of pure panic. Being open too other people and to myself has been a constant battle. I have learned the importance of being vulnerable in the year since I started attending college in Boone. To build healthy relationships with others and be authentic I feel like you have to have a certain level of vulnerability with them. In the classroom my first worry is will I fit in and will people take the time to understand me? With that being said I would never know if I did not let them see me be vulnerable and allow them the comfort to do the same. Having a classroom where students can be vulnerable and open to everyone creates an entirely different environment from a
typical college class. For me social work is just like the classroom it is important to show your clients and coworkers that you are human too just like them you have compassion and understanding for yourself and them. I look forward to allowing myself to open up more in this class and in my future career.