Essay On Field Observation

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1. Describe an observation or experience at your field placement where you or a social worker's (or another worker at your field placement) decision making was impacted by spiritual beliefs.
I am the one who has to watch out how I base my decision making abilities when it comes to personal world views and the NASW Code of Ethics. What I mean by that is that I am border line atheist and I don’t believe in the Christian god that man has made him out to be. I have personal dislike for Christianity and the problems it has cause throughout history. For myself it is the opposite of what the reading this week was talking about. I have do not problem following the code of ethics and not talking a client inventory looking at it with a Christian view …show more content…

I have sponcee’s that believe in the Christian god and I have to put my worldview aside so I can support them in their view and help them work the steps. I have found that with practice that becomes easier to do, but every now and again I find myself slipping back to my worldview. So when working with my sponcee’s I often talk with my sponsor just to ensure that I am no placing my will on them.

2. How might you use the Model for Examining Personal Worldviews and the NASW Code of Ethics in your current field placement or future social work employment?
For me using the Model of Examining Personal Worldviews, I would have to say I need to stay consistent in using stage 1, and stage 2. Then stage 3 is where I am always going when I have a dilemma that I am not sure how to handle. When working with a client at my internship, if I am not sure have been known to pull out my NASW Code of Ethics and review them for an insight into what is troubling me. I also talk with the other Intern there and ask him what his thoughts are and if it is still bugging me or I cannot make a decision I will talk to my field supervisor or one of the other clinicians at Affinity.
3. How does your personal world view align with the professional code of

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