Field Practicum Reflection

“Issues in Service Delivery System” has been an integral learning process of my field practicum, even though the cases I deal with are slightly different, but they are the same scenario we deal with in class. Four months ago when I began my field practice as a consultant and counselor at the neighborhood house. Looking back over the past few months, it was not unlike what a new intern experiences when beginning the semester at a new placement. The early days were both exciting and terrifying. There was so much to learn and process as I adjusted to my new role. Like a social work intern, I learned on the job by applying the education and experience I brought with me. I know my experience is not unique, so I have to relied on my classroom experience

on how to deal with work load and meeting dead line expectation, which was very helpful to me because my professor always stress about the important of doing work on time, being in class on time which was very helpful to me balancing my heavy workload in the classroom, field practice, and two jobs.
“Issues in Services Delivery System’’, gives me the opportunity to apply academic training to a professional setting. Practicing social work skill from class into my field practicum has been useful for example, Critical thinking doing my homework exercises and articles requires critical thinking has helped me with critical thinking when dealing with complex client, Being able to applied critical thinking a on my feet and to think critically and creatively as allow me to effectively help my clients. I have found myself in numerous awkward situation with client who want to cross boundaries and most times I have to admit I have been tempted, but because skill I learnt in “Issues in Services Delivery System’’ I found myself to be in control in this type of situation. As an intern it is very easy to slip over the line without noticing that you have done so, particularly if the client you are working with brings up strong feelings or memories for you. Being self-aware and applying the skills I acquire from classroom setting as helped me when coming across difficult clients
I am no expert in social work yet. Drawing from my experience as a student, social worker and professor I have been able to see all sides of the field education experience. I learned many valuable lessons from your wisdom Dr. Fingerwright, your personal experience and word of wisdom has been helpful and important as I continue seek a career in social work.