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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.
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Nov 28, 2017 · It explores how this gap could be bridged by developing a conceptual framework that links the term use of self to the concept of internal working models; a gendered perspective; theories relating to non-verbal forms of communication; and the importance of self-awareness.
- Pamela Trevithick
- 2018
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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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.
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.
Jul 5, 2017 · Use of self is the integration of theory and practice embodied in the social worker and enacted in the worker-client relationship.
