Examining Best Practices in Macro Social Work SWU411 March 8‚ 2013 Abstract The concept of “best practice” is widely used in business management‚ healthcare‚ and in the social work field to mean the most efficient and effective way of doing things: ways that use the minimum of resources and yet return the optimum results. In the context of professional social work‚ often there are built-in tensions between the pressure for efficiency and the need to respect the individuality of clients and
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In this essay I will discuss how I feel that I have developed personally and professionally as a social work student during the first level of the degree course. I will do this through examination of reflective accounts recorded during the placement learning opportunity. I believe that the use of reflection has been very significant in enhancing my personal skills and learning about my own values. I also believe that the course has instilled me with more self awareness and has given me a better
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of Chicago Social Services Department (2013). Laura Epstein developed what is commonly known amongst social workers for short-term psychotherapy. Epstein developed the method encouraging clients to engage in decision making as part of the therapy. She found most cases are likely to discontinue therapy under this method with great success. Her work is tested and implemented in clinical social work practice in 20th century (University of Chicago‚ 1996). William J. Reid was a social work scholar and
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amount of needs that need to be met in the other areas of their lives. This gave me great insight into the role of a social worker as I was acting as a case manager for most of my clients. Since I started a career in chemical dependency I have pursued an education track to become a social worker. I want to make a difference with people or at the least provide them with an
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Clinical practice is of outmost significance because this is the site where students can turn theory into practice‚ students can interact with patients and families‚ and face the real world of medicine. It is significant and useful to reflect upon assessment practices to evaluate students in clinical setting. For this purpose‚ this paper analyzes three articles relevant to the clinical practices by the nursing students‚ and the role they should play outside the classroom‚ and who should evaluate
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Personal Statement of Elisa Hernandez Social work for me is to advocate for repressed people by providing a service to seek greater social justice. It means to empower clients with a challenging situation by redirecting their focus on their abilities to empower themselves and suggest a new perspective on a problem by breaking down a solution into smaller and achievable steps. One value of
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I am interested in studying a masters in social work. I have a passion in wanting to make a significant change in the lives of those who are vulnerable. Having spent the last 5 years working in the health sector‚ I have come to realise that my direct passion lies in becoming a social worker to help people who are less advantaged and making a valuable difference in their lives. By qualifying as a social worker‚ I believe I can achieve this and also become a supportive and influential member of society
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understanding of the different theories relating to Social Work. And last but not least I would like to express my gratitude to my friends and especially my family for the time they lent me and for guidance and understanding of the importance of this project. Thank you all. INTRODUCTION According to the National Association of Social Workers Board of Director‚ “Social Work is the professional activity of helping individuals
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What have I learned from Social Work? A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely more than much knowledge that is idle. - Kahil Gibran Social work has offered me the tools to work with communities and individuals through the process of change. By standing with (beside and behind) those with whom I work‚ I can offer insight‚ support and advocacy to communities who hope to build the frameworks for change. Social Work has taught me about the systems that inform and structure peoples
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perform. Some examples include; he can’t drive to work‚ go grocery shopping‚ eat in public‚ be in large crowds‚ and limits his employment opportunities. His anxiety began after we had been married for nearly five years. Our family is living below the poverty line. I decided that the best way to improve our economic situation was for me to
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