Essays on Social Work

Within my current practice as a counselor in domestic violence and caseworker with the Latino community, the problem of oppression is a present reality. The oppression occurs in the economic racism and class relations within this population. There are many disadvantages that do not sustain or enhance life for the...

In a world where every society is becoming culturally diverse, there is a need for social workers to become culturally sensitive. In the US, a census has shown that the ethnic and racial makeup of the individual states has been increasing tremendously over the years. According to the Federation of...

I am a dedicated, enthusiastic, professional person with extensive experience in social work. Such traits are crucial as they enhance me even in the most challenging environments.  As a social worker, my main commitment is the deliverance of highest standard of service at all times and utilizing my strong communication...

Author’s note: The reflective summary will show the skills and knowledge required by social workers to deal with clients as taught during the course content and on the journal inputs from each learning milestone. Social Work Reflective Summary Introduction             Social workers provide human services, and in the process, they have to integrate...

I interviewed MR. Robert Karl I interviewed MR. Robert Karl who is a social worker at his place of work. I started by asking him about his profession and informed that he was a social worker expert and held a bachelor’s degree. He has been working for Elder Service Corporation Agency...

Contemplating My Childhood Dreams Contemplating back on my childhood life, I always had great thoughts. I would imagine being a lawyer, a doctor, a nurse, or even become the first female president of America. But, I have not ever deliberated a career in social work. I have realized over the years...

Also known as hospital social work Medical social work is a sub-discipline of social work specializing in inpatient medical and public health. For an entry-level position as a medical social worker, one requires a bachelor degree in social work. Additionally, there are other positions that require an individual to hold a...

Empathy and Sympathy Empathy is the ability to identify other people's emotional states and try to put you in their shoes by attempting to understand their perspective and the truth (Peach 764). On the contrary, sympathy is the act of feeling for the client; this implies that the clinician feels sorry...

Professional Knowledge in the Social Work Field Professional knowledge in the social work field is established by the consistent interactions between social problems, the established system of doing things within the social work discipline. The practice of social work has an expressive concentration between the individual and the society. Hutchinson...

Inter-Professional and Inter-Agency Collaboration (IPIAC) IPIAC is a professional agency that promotes collaboration through partnerships and links which collectively work together. The main aim of IPAC is to promote professionalism which supports various groups, communities, and individuals that are part of changing society to create favorable social living standards and conditions....

Social work involves interaction between the client and the social worker to come up with the best problem-solving processes. The social worker has the responsibility of helping the client handle their feelings and problems. They work directly with populations such as the seniors, the poor, the convicts, the sick and...

Social Work and the Role of Social Workers Social work is a field that deals with individual, family, group, and community aspects to improve their social functioning and well-being. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the social workers to support people to improve the outcome of their lives. Social workers maintain...