The main focus of this book is about “thin-slicing” of human mind. Mankind often see the situation or people with a little of understanding. People try to recognize the situation they are in, resulting them to look at only a small portion of the whole thing. We humans often perceive things by what we look and hear. Gladwell points out how “thin-slicing” works in human’s mind.…
In our humanity, violence is a great flaw. Violence is the reason why we humans caused suffering to this planet and to each other. Greed, revenge and envy are 3 of the 7 deadly sins that are most of the time expressed through violence. But at the very beginning of the sins, we started it through our anger that we cannot control. For example: revenge is caused by anger, envy is jealousy and greed can be caused by fear. Fear is an emotion that is used as basic survival mechanism, but has also proven that it can lead to an act of violence. The Bet by Anton Chekhov, the Hobbyist by Fredric Brown and Lock and Key by Rush have shown great example that emotional human behavior is one the greatest flaw of humanity.…
We need to work together in order to provide justice in the world. Caring for others can open up the hearts and minds of all individuals that will also provide pleasure and respect of being able to help others in need.…
1.2: trying to relate with people and listening to what they have to say is a good way to treat others in a way that is sensitive to their needs.…
things and people. This changes the definition of what you thought of as a heart. Heart can be thought…
In life there are times when people cannot only focus on themselves. In order to move on, and fulfill life’s destiny you must help those that surround you. One cannot truly understand who they are and why they were brought to earth unless they consider helping those around them. Helping others teaches you to become more understanding patient, and sympathetic toward others. You initially free yourself of any conflict between others and help them as well.…
In this chapter Ruggiero discusses how one would respond to the question if asked, Who Are You? Based on what I read this question would be difficult to answer. You would have to describe yourself. Give details about your sentiments and preferences. You would also describe your personality, attitude, etc. Who we are is greatly influenced by time and place as discussed in this chapter. We all adapt to certain circumstances, understandings, beliefs, and customs . This is said to influence our thought patterns. Ruggiero gives examples of past times and the influence it had on society and the population. Another factor that plays an important role on who we are is our environment.…
There are certain periods of life in which we have to face and handle difficulties and traumas. We experience suffering in such a way that our hopes, life projects and dreams become extinct. Sometimes, life problems are too difficult to be overcome by only ourselves. Sometimes, we need the external help of others and the values they can project towards us in order to triumph over life obstacles. Through their actions, their words, their advice and their receptivity to our troubles, people play an important role when they want to help us.…
Empathy refers to the ability to understand someone else’s point of view and ideas. When a client feels understood, and they think you are more understanding to their point of view, they are more likely to accept and listen to new ideas. Being genuine is the expression of true feelings. Being genuine can be of big usefulness to people in the human services industry. It is important to also be objective. Seeing things from an outside point of view can help the human services worker to be subjective. Self-awareness is the quality of knowing oneself. This can help to convey one’s values, feeling’s, attitudes, and beliefs. Acceptance is an important tool because it shows the clients you believe their beliefs are worthy of consideration.…
You should act in accordance with your human nature and with the natural laws of the universe…
Another view a person may take is the egoist view. An egoist believes that is their duty to pursue their…
it is important to keep a open mind an show what your value of life is…
In any health and social care setting, employees at all levels will be required to listen to patients, clients, their friends and relatives expressing their views, concerns and emotions. These can be complex and sometimes difficult interactions; therefore it is important that employees have the skills and necessary professional boundaries to be effective helpers in these situations, and to keep themselves emotionally safe. Employees need to be aware of the scope and limitations of helping relationships and how best their knowledge and skills can be utilised with, and on behalf,…
The article starts with emphasizing the importance of making good decisions and practicing fair judgments comparing with enduring the consequences of uninformed and bad choices.…
Human Service workers usually have a strong need to help those in need. Within helping, treating and assessing patients it is very important to be aware of your actions. Clients are very attentive to the professional’s demeanor. Because most clients are apprehensive upon arrival they will not divulge of the information needed to successfully treat them. It is usually once a rapport has been established that the client will open up. However the professional must ensure that the client is comfortable enough to do so.…