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Jan 22, 2018 · What are the underlying values and concepts of social work that delineate the profession, and how can these values and concepts help social workers frame their identities and situate themselves as professionals?
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However, social work professionals bring their own diverse worldviews and personal values to practice, and must anticipate the eventuality of personal-professional value incongruence. This paper examines the concept of value incongruence with attention to the role of the self-concept.
In conducting an assessment, the health care social worker must use empathy, client- centered interviewing skills, and methods appropriate to clients’ capacity. In the assessment process, social workers may find standardized instruments helpful in identifying and responding to client concerns.
Dec 6, 2023 · 1. Emotional Resilience: A study by Grant and Kinman (2014) emphasized the importance of emotional resilience in social work. Techniques like mindfulness and cognitive restructuring can...
Various methods are presented to help social workers realize how personal characteristics can influence their practice in both positive and negative ways. By learning to capitalize on their strengths, social workers can develop a more effective relationship-development style.
Apr 18, 2021 · In this week’s Evidence Based Nursing Blog, Andrew Cassidy (@mrandycassidy) brings his own personal lived experiences and professional thoughts from his years working in the NHS and other sectors on what being person-centred looks like.
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Nov 13, 2017 · Findings from interviews reveal six primary themes and 21 subthemes pertaining to social worker identity. Themes and subthemes are organized according to three broad families (social work in context, professional trajectories, and external influences).