Professional Self-Reflection Social work practice is grounded in the notion that human relationships are key to the maintenance and promotion of dignity, wellness and social justice. Social workers, therefore, must always be aware of the role they play in these relationships by acknowledging their own “selves.” This assignment is designed to encourage students to begin the career-long process of professional self- reflection. In 3 to 5 double-spaced pages, explore your professional “sell” as it relates to the human relationships that you will build at your field placement this year with your Field Instructor, your clients and with other professionals. Consider the following questions while developing your self- reflection. Due by the beginning of Class 3 to the D2L Dropbox. a. Identify and reflect on the strengths that you bring to the social work profession in terms of your knowledge, skills and values. Discuss how these strengths might influence your ability to work collaboratively with people. b. Identify and reflect on the professional challenges you may encounter in the social work field. Analyze how these challenges might affect your relationships with colleagues and clients. Outline how you expect to address these challenges in your social work field practicum experience. c. Describe how your previous experiences in school and work settings prepared you for working in the social work field. d. How do your answers to the previous questions help articulate your reasons for pursuing a Master’s degree in social work? e. What do you hope to most learn from this Field Practicum experience?
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