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Abstract. In social work literature, use of self implies consciously utilizing knowledge, skills, and values in interventions. Self-awareness is a critical skill used to be aware of one’s hidden personality traits for effective practice.
This paper discusses the importance of incorporating self-reflectiveness into social work education, and aims to demonstrate how it is essential, not only for long-term clinical work, but in any social work encounter; students need to develop a centered and stable professional self, in all service settings. Further, the essential role of
21 wrz 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.
Self-awareness and reflection have been described as the cornerstone of professional development in social care practice (Mainemelis, Boyatzis & Kolb, 2002; Laming, 2009; Anghel, Amas & Hicks, 2010; Urdang, 2010).
16 lis 2022 · Being self-aware is a crucial aspect of social work and will inform the ongoing relationship with the client. Fostering empathy. Mirror neurons fire when we watch others performing an action or experiencing an emotion. They play a significant role in learning new skills and developing empathy for others’ experiences (Thomson, 2010).
1 cze 2019 · Fostering awareness of self in the education of social work students has focused primarily on a micro-conceptualisation of the self, which implies that the attention was, and still is,...
21 lut 2024 · In this guide, we’ll discuss the importance of self-awareness in the social work profession and lay out some techniques you can use to maintain self-awareness in professional interactions to achieve personal growth.
