SW3010 Practice Methods: The NASW Code Of Ethics
Values Paper
SW3010 Practice Methods I
October 8, 2014
Wayne State University
Values Paper
Which of your values do you see as especially helpful to you as you practice social work?
One value that I see especially helpful would be the way I look at humanity as a whole. The NASW Code of Ethics value of dignity and worth of the person, which states that social workers treat each person in a caring and respectful fashion, mindful of individual differences and cultural and ethnic diversity, comes to mind. I have always believed the outside of a person is just that: a shell. We all feel sorrow or joy, safe or insecure, content or dissatisfied on the inside. Seeing people for who they are and not for how they look is an ideal that I have tried to incorporate into my life. While there are people who may not hold many values highly, I usually try to feel compassion for how they became that way in the …show more content…
Please bear in mind that it is always important to avoid blaming clients for why you might have difficulty servicing them.
I would refer a client to someone who is more qualified if I felt that I was not competent enough to handle their situation or if the client felt uncomfortable with me. I would politely explain that I value their need for assistance and that maybe someone with more knowledge about their circumstances would be better able to help them. I would clarify the fact that it will probably more beneficial for them. I would also try to not be short about it and let the client tell me how they feel about it.
How has this part of the assignment affected your decision to be a social worker? Explain what your future plans will be to adhere to (embrace and make operational) the core values of social work and the ethical codes in serving populations that challenge your thoughts, beliefs, habits and
SW3010 Practice Methods I
October 8, 2014
Wayne State University
Values Paper
Which of your values do you see as especially helpful to you as you practice social work?
One value that I see especially helpful would be the way I look at humanity as a whole. The NASW Code of Ethics value of dignity and worth of the person, which states that social workers treat each person in a caring and respectful fashion, mindful of individual differences and cultural and ethnic diversity, comes to mind. I have always believed the outside of a person is just that: a shell. We all feel sorrow or joy, safe or insecure, content or dissatisfied on the inside. Seeing people for who they are and not for how they look is an ideal that I have tried to incorporate into my life. While there are people who may not hold many values highly, I usually try to feel compassion for how they became that way in the …show more content…
Please bear in mind that it is always important to avoid blaming clients for why you might have difficulty servicing them.
I would refer a client to someone who is more qualified if I felt that I was not competent enough to handle their situation or if the client felt uncomfortable with me. I would politely explain that I value their need for assistance and that maybe someone with more knowledge about their circumstances would be better able to help them. I would clarify the fact that it will probably more beneficial for them. I would also try to not be short about it and let the client tell me how they feel about it.
How has this part of the assignment affected your decision to be a social worker? Explain what your future plans will be to adhere to (embrace and make operational) the core values of social work and the ethical codes in serving populations that challenge your thoughts, beliefs, habits and