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- Melding the professional self of what one knows (training, knowledge, techniques) with the personal self of who one is (personality traits, belief systems, and life experience) is a hallmark of skilled practice.
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The purpose of this chapter is to explore the concept of the social worker’s use of self, a process of developing self-knowledge that enables social workers to use their personal characteristics and experiences to enhance their work with clients.
Oct 22, 2005 · Use of self is a powerful concept paramount to skilled practice of the social work profession. Five operational applications of use of self have been delineated that can be demonstrated in the context of the therapeutic encounter.
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The Use of Self in Social Work Practice . Andrew Cooper . Introduction . Relationship based and therapeutic social work practice relies on us ‘using ourselves’ as a resource in direct work with service users. But what do we mean by the ‘self’ in this context, and how do we ‘use’ it? In this chapter I explore some
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Oct 24, 2024 · Self-care is crucial for maintaining a healthy work-life balance, which directly impacts job satisfaction and performance. Prioritizing self-care practices allows social workers to manage stress and maintain their well-being. By taking care of themselves, they can better support clients and remain effective in their roles.
The aim of this article is to critically analyze the prospect that autoethnography (or narrative research) is a strategic, useful tool for mental health professionals to improve empathy and identification with patients suffering with BPD.
Sep 1, 2017 · The Use of Self in Social Work Practice. Introduction. Relationship based and therapeutic social work practice relies on us ‘using. ourselves’ as a resource in direct work with service...
This paper synthesizes seminal works regarding the concept of use of self and suggests a five-category typology for defining and describing use of self in social work practice.
