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The use of Self means eficiently and rationally using the knowledge, skills, and values of the social work profession to enhance the well-being of a client— whether individual, group, community, or society as a whole. The notion of self forms the base of therapeutic social work.
Nov 28, 2017 · This paper explores the ‘use of self’ in social work and what is meant when referring to the concept of a ‘self’. It begins by looking at infant psychological development and theories that attempt to explain how, as human beings, our unique self is formed and what factors play a part in this process. It considers whether experiences in ...
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Sep 21, 2015 · 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
