My family heritage is grounded on African American descent but my family as some cultural heritage perceptive from the Islands of Nassau and Bahamas. The distinct identity of my family originated from our ancestors in Africa. My mother family is from the Bahamas and my father family is from Nassau. I view my cultural identity as a mixture of different cultural groups with a unique culture of things learned from a combination of these attributes. I identify myself as an African American because my family is the ideal African American family. Some of my norms are helping out in the community, having a sense of community and self-identity. My values are based on being rich in family, love and education. I am a woman and I am heterosexual. …show more content…
I have a very personable personality, and I want to help people, no matter the circumstance. I chose social work because the profession provides the resources and fundamental practices to help the people function in society by adapting to the challenges of life. I am interested in the profession of social work because this profession offers so much hope to the world. This profession is design to endorse healthy living for the individual, the family, and the community. I chose social work because it relates to many of the factors identified previously, such as my personal values and norms as an individual. I spent a large amount of time volunteering, and giving back within my community. I value helping others and it is normal for me to lend a helping hand whenever it is needed. Choosing social work also relates to my view of family structure and the ideal family. Because social work embodies family, social work as a profession consists on keeping the family together and overcoming the barriers and boundaries set forth to destroy the foundations of a loving healthy …show more content…
The systems theory of social work embodies my philosophy and approach to the practice because the system theory is described as a way of identifying specific needs, beliefs, rewards, and aspects of people with in a social system. According to Allen, the social theory of social work is an elaborating increasingly complex systems across a continuum that encompasses the person-in environment (Anderson, Carter, & Lowe, 1999). Systems theory also enables us to understand the components and dynamics of client systems in order to interpret problems and develop balanced intervention strategies, with the goal of enhancing the “goodness of fit” between individuals and their environments. (ALLEN) Allen’s perspective of the system theory explains how the family and community involvement, is important, in the results of the problem presented of the individual. This social theory embodies my philosophy because people are continuously interacting with other people in social systems. Such as family systems, groups and institutions. My approach to the practice of social work is to create a balance among these
I knew I loved to help others but it was not until I was an emerging adult that I knew what my calling was. My devotion to improve the quality of life for those who are disadvantaged is one of the reasons I have chosen to pursue a Master’s in Social Work. After obtaining my masters, I plan on diversifying my masters by getting licensed and becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I would like to study social work because I feel it will lead me directly to one of the most emotionally fulfilling careers available, as well as giving me the chance to combine helping people 's mental well being with their physical
The person-in-environment approach views a client’s problems by how they react to the environmental contexts within their environment and how they occur. According to Gordon and Richmond, it has been stated that the person-in-environment approach is the “cornerstone” of social work practice. (as cited in Rogers, 2016, p.24). A clients’ systems are the interrelated aspects of a clients’ lives where all parts come together to function. Social workers utilize and focus on a clients’ systems when applying the person-in-environment. A clients’ system is anything that they interact with and hold roles in their lives. These systems can be on a micro level which is the individual and their biology, personality, and genetics. The individuals’ mezzo level would include their immediate environment, family, school, friends, or work. A macro level would include the larger social aspects of a clients’ life such as government policies, discrimination, oppression, or social class. Social workers incorporate these interactions and how they impact clients’ and their presenting problems. This theory and approach are beneficial as it allows a social worker to find out what resources are available to the client during their time with the worker (Rodgers,
Before reading the chapter written by Allan Barksy, I had a different understanding of my values. Entering into the social work profession is providing a different outlook and definition regarding values. In the social work profession values are not only personal, they must also include my client’s values. For example, I will be working at Child Net during my field internship. Child Net is a facility for children that are abused, neglected, molested, and other situations that I will be exposed too. These families may have values similar to mine, but their values may be viewed differently. Emotional security was one of my highly desirable values for Table 1.1. After giving this some thought regarding the situations I will be working with, emotional security will be hard to maintain working at Child Net. I say this because my
Theory has been defined as, “an organized set of assumptions, beliefs, or ideas about particular phenomena in the world (Teater, 2015).” Theory is used to understand and explain possible and perceived instances, behaviors and outcomes (Teater, 2015). Social workers use theory in order to understand, as well as, introduce interventions and solutions to their client’s individual situation. It is important for students entering into the social work profession to have a base knowledge of theories, with basic understanding of their similarities and differences to appropriately apply theory in practice. The theories which will be focused on in this paper include Systems Theory and Cognitive Behavioral Theory.
As a social work professional, you must take into account your own personal values before you can be an effective worker in this field. Social workers sometimes need to put their own values aside when working with clients who don’t share their same ideals. Clients are diverse and are not going to always have the same values that the worker has. Social workers need to be professional and adhere to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) guidelines when working with any client.
Kris became a social worker because she has a passion and needs to help people. Her passion comes from years of abuse and neglect when she was younger. She stated, “It feels right to be a social worker. Although there is no thank you cards and the work may be meticulous at times, seeing smiles is a great reward”. I have learned most social workers enter this career due to personal experiences and they were to help make a change. I am one of them. Although I know I cannot change the world, I know I can make a difference in the lives I touch. I too will find the smiles of my clients
I have chosen social work as a profession because of my passion to help others. I want to make a difference in someone’s life and help them through the problems they are having. Whether the client needs counseling, guidance, or advocacy I want to be the person to help them. My drive for helping others and motivation to change social policies for the better is why I have chosen social work as my future profession.
The following paper aims to discuss and analyze the way in which my personal values intersect with the values I hold as most important within the profession of social work. It would stand to reason that these values would stand on common ground; however, there are places where my personal and professional values diverge. These conflicts may prove to be problematic within my chosen career unless I find a way to prioritize my values, or find ways for them to work harmoniously with each other.
Furthermore, advocates of the General Systems theory believe that it should be used as a universal model for all social work practice. They believe that by applying General systems theory to social work practice individuals and social systems are more easily explained and viewed as being holon (Carter, 2011). System’s theories also encourages, “…the refinement of social work’s person-in-environment perspective by embedding it within a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and holistic conceptual framework” (Robbins et al., 2006, p. 50). Thus, the General Systems theory helps explain human
I want to become a social worker to help connect people to available resources when they may be in a place of injustice or despair and offer them the guidance they may need to make important decisions that can be life changing. Also, I am interested in being a social worker because the work can be extremely rewarding. I do understand, some days will be extremely difficult, but I also understand that when you can go home at the end of the day, knowing you’ve done your best to help someone, that is a rewarding feeling and I will know that I chosen the right career path. I also believe strongly that people are inherently good and capable of doing good. All together, through different day to day experiences and my drive to do good and help facilitate change are just some of the reasons I am applying to a professional degree of social
“In this essay, we have been asked to critically assess the professional values in the ‘British Association of Social Work’ (BASW). With this the concepts of ethics and how this operates in social work practice and analyse the general role in governing and representatives bodies in social work practice”.
affect family interactions and relationships. For this reason, I would like to dedicate my life to helping fellow military families during their hardships, but also reminding them that there is positivity in every situation. I embody many desireable qualities to this profession, such as honesty, loyalty and experience. I have experienced military life, I know what many of these families are going through, and it is something that is near and dear to my heart which altered me as a person forever. However, my personal attatchment to this particular part of social work may also be my downfall. I have heard time and time again that it is important to keep your personal life separate form your professional life, but I find it much more important to have love and passion for what you do every single day. From pursuing this profession, I will feel personally responsible for every life I change or impact in any shape or form. To bring comfort, happiness or positivity to families having to deal with the absence of a loved one, whether it be for a short period of time or forever, would bring me more self-fulfillment than I could ever put into
My interest in social work stems from a love of volunteering that I possessed ever since I was a young child expressing great enthusiasm for church and school service events. As I grew older, I began volunteering for many other community events, such as serving over 200 hours at a local hospital, helping with free cancer screenings, and fitting children with free bike helmets. I even created my own donation drive for a local women’s and children’s shelter. I feel the best when I am striving to create positive changes in my community and for struggling, marginalized individuals. Social services have been a part of my life for a very long time, and I want it to continue to be on a professional level.
Among an array of Values from The Code of Ethics (TCE) of social work Value 1 dictates that as social workers we must respect the dignity of our clients and refrain from passing judgement onto them (Canadian Association of Social Work, 2005, pg.7). As a social worker, it is important to follow this value as it prevents the distancing of the client from the worker as the client will have a better chance of opening up to someone who does not instantly tell them what to do or reprimand them for their actions or non-action in their lives. Oppression relates to the TCE in that it says the social work profession’s main purpose is to raise their clients who are vulnerable, oppressed and/or living in poverty (CASW, 2005, pg.7). Taking this into account
The personal qualities that I equip for the social work profession is the ability to work effectively with people from diverse populations. I was born and raised in a community composed of diverse populations which has given the training/knowledge to become a social worker. During the internship and the volunteering, I learn to be empathy with other people. I have what I takes to be a social worker because I want to help