Directing a teenage girl with a young child to programs that can help her complete high school and gain financial assistance to survive and feed her toddler requires knowledge of the social safety net available that clients themselves often lack. The soul of the profession is one which balances compassion, clear-sighted reason, and a motivation to take immediate and productive steps for change. The soul of the profession is to offer compassion, effective and informed assistance without judgment. Preparing for the profession thus begins with gaining an academic degree. But it also requires seeking out real-world situations through volunteering to learn more about the world. Having the critical and open mindset that is necessary for the profession is reinforced by seeking out books, newspapers, and other sources of information about the world and the challenges my clients may encounter. Taking a course...
When people are suffering personal trauma, it is my natural instinct to sympathize with them. But a good social worker must also help people become more self-sufficient. Social workers also need to obey the law, and not become too emotionally involved in the lives of people they aid. But ultimately, I think my desire to help people will be an asset in my work. Too many times the public has read about children, wives, or other people in need who were ignored by the system. Social workers are there to help people in need and to use the system in an effective way: I wish to be a voice for the voiceless.
Self-Analysis Many people, including myself, can coast through life, without giving much thought to personal goals or planning. However, after taking this course I realized the value in thinking deeply about my future, especially in relation to my talents, dreams, and desires. The lessons have opened my mind and broadened my horizons in many areas, as I can apply the lessons to almost every aspect of my life, from relationships to
No matter how intelligent a person is and how successful he can be, there are many reasons for him to choose a career not really worthy of his talents. This can be due to the conception that some races do not succeed in a certain field. Similarly some women might want to become a space technician but not really take it up believing that women are not welcomed there
Career Counseling and Multicultural Students in School-to-Work Transition Good career counseling always takes place within a cultural context, which is true regardless of ethnicity. Current theoretical models may not be adequate to explain the career behavior of racial and ethnic minorities. Vocational assessment has to be culturally sensitive, and only culturally appropriate tools should be used in vocational assessment. The goal of career counseling is to help clients make career choices that
Career Counseling -- Systems Theory The Case of Alex: Applying Systems Theory The work and personal life challenges that Alex is facing can be explained through various lenses; however, in this particular case, systems theory as applied in the multicultural environment context will be most useful to develop possible interventions that will help Alex re-establish his career in a new social environment (North Carolina). Systems theory, as defined in Arthur and McMahon's (2005)
Career Counseling Workshop for a Hispanic Population PowerPoint Introduction Two-Day Career Counseling Workshop for All School District Hispanic Students! Location Aaronson Auditorium, 9:00 A.M. -- 3:00 P.M., January 5 and 6, 2015 Refreshments Bottled water, soft drinks and doughnuts will be available Workshop Goals Identify and assess your skills, interests, and abilities Identify potential career opportunities Establish career and education goals Workshop Agenda Monday, January 5, 2015 a.m. Welcome and orientation by Mr. Jackson, vice principal Overview and importance of career counseling and its goals
People Employed in the Nursing Profession: As compared to nursing practices in the previous years, the profession is much different today with the expectation of ongoing change for the better of both patients and nurses. The nursing characteristics and values are considered to have begun at home because of the similarity with the traditional responsibilities of daughters, sisters, wives, and mothers. The traditional nursing role has usually incorporated humanistic support, nurture,
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