Self-reflection in Reflective Practice: A Note of Caution Kam-shing Yip: British Journal of Social Work (2006) 36‚777-788‚ doi:10.1093/bjsw/bch323‚ Advance Access publication October 31‚ 2005: My reflection on this article (attached). Ruch identified four types of reflective learning: 1. technical rationality and level of knowledge 2. practical personal assumptions and beliefs 3. process focus on conscious and unconscious (psychodynamic) development of reflective self 4. Critical challenges
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Social Worker interview Assignment February 20‚ 2012 Credentials: MPLSW (Master Psychologist Licensed Social Worker) Contact information: Name of Agency: 1) Agency’ s purpose and number of clients. For Bluegrass mental health broad is to provide therapy for substance abuse services for all population within central Kentucky. Each counselor in this office averages about one hundred and sometimes it is more. There are about 12 counselors so we serve 16 counties.
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An Autobiography It wasn’t just one event that changed my life but a variety of small happenings that influenced and moulded me into the person I am today. I owe a lot to my mother; she has given me a strong intellect and a keen sense of humour‚ traits which I consider to be important to my personality. Perhaps a less positive aspect of her character which I also find within myself is stubbornness. I was welcomed into the world on the 3rd January 1990 by my father Andrew. My mother Carol seemed
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Supervision and Management Essay This assignment will look at the concept and theory of supervision. The writer will provide a detailed explanation of supervision for social workers‚ the results of which formed the basis of the presentation ‘Management of Supervision’. Under headings the writer will explain what supervision is‚ the differing types of supervision and things which need to be considered as a supervisor/supervisee. The history of supervision in within caring professions
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ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTER IN SOCIAL WORK WITH FAMILIES AND CHILDREN 4TH EDITION LITERATURE SEMINAR PAPER MS. ROJIKA MAHARJAN Social work ethics are the guidelines and principles for a social worker to take on complex cases during sensitive decision-making and its implementation‚ and attain a professional integrity. These are primarily focused on the protection of the clients and other members of society‚ and secondarily provide social work with the identity as a profession. (S. Banks‚ 1998‚ BASW‚ 1996
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In my last year of high school‚ I began contemplating a career that could be fulfilling for me‚ as well as others. I have always had the desire to help others in whatever capacity I was able. I was privileged to participate in several activities and programs which gave me the insight and opportunity to learn the value of helping others. My grandfather battled leukemia‚ and as a result‚ lost a leg in his journey. He soon realized that the day-to-day tasks he took for granted were now much more difficult
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Self-Awareness Critique Self-awareness is an important concept to keep in mind while working in the field of social work. Oftentimes‚ we as human beings allow our personal biases to interfere with the way perform on the job. It is the responsibility of a professional social worker to always be mindful of our own beliefs and values. Prior to taking this course‚ my knowledge of working with individuals who experience various forms of family violence was minimal. However‚ this course has taught me
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The primary mission of the social work profession is to “enhance human wellbeing and help meet the basic human needs of all people‚ with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable‚ oppressed‚ and living in poverty” (NASW‚ 2008‚ p.1). This profession is committed to the pursuit of social justice to enhance the quality of life‚ and the development of individuals‚ groups‚ families‚ and communities to its full potential. A social worker is trained and qualified to
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The week six journal will look at two different activities that were done this week and they include attending a Resident Council meeting for the first time and doing some one-on-ones with certain residents that are done two times a week with some residents. In addition‚ this field log will describe the activities that I did for week six and what happened during these field experiences. Furthermore‚ this paper will discuss my feelings about doing these activities‚ what I learned in doing them‚ and
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For the second reflection paper I chose to write about the book The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down. When I started reading this book‚ I had no idea what I was going to read about. I learned many new concepts on the culture of Hmong and their views. A brief section of the book also was about how they came to America and the experiences they had while doing so. I learned that there was a secret war in Laos that caused a tragedy among the Hmong people leaving them to abandon their homes in the
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