Reflective Essay On Social Work

In pursuit of a graduate degree from Eastern Michigan University and preparing my required personal statement, I reflected on the original statement that began my social work journey; my application to the Social Work program at Bowling Green State University. Although there are many examples of personal growth and development as a Social Worker and as an individual when you contrast the two statements, there was one commonality. When I applied for my undergraduate degree in Social Work practice I was interested in a variety of different fields and concentrations. That remains true to this day. I have an interest in all different fields of practice which has allowed me to benefit greatly from an education focused on generalist practice. Although

As part of the learning community, we were required to choose a class from the program to participate in. The class I participated in was Teen Mentor`s. This program was focused on art therapy in an all-boys juvenile detention center. We went three times each semester, allowing us to interact with the boys. After this experience, I was able to reflect on this opportunity towards my passion, working with children and families. Working in a daycare, teaching two to twelve year olds, I learned that there were qualities I portrayed that would make me be successful working with children and families. Every day is a new day with challenges that are faced, never knowing what is going to happen with a child or parent. Interacting with both the child and parent(s) I have seen the different family dynamics. I learned to observe the child`s behavior and connect it to the way the parent(s) interact with them at home. Most of the children that attended the daycare were from families with a low socioeconomic class and helped me to gain better insight. From my education I have received at Bowling Green State University, I have been able to apply that knowledge in my work in the daycare. In this concentration, my options would be unlimited to the amount areas I could work in and know I would be valuable in this