Self Assignment: Case Study #3 The following essay will discuss the affects reflexivity and critical reflection have on the case study and the ethical dilemma; whether or not to implement the supervisor’s interventions. The value tension in this dilemma are between, on the one hand, respecting the inherent dignity and worth of their clients and, on the other hand, not respecting their right to self-determination in order to prevent the parents from causing further harm to others. The Canadian Association of Social Work (CASW) value associated with supervisor’s intervention is Integrity in Professional Practice (CASW, 2005), and the value associated with a less coercive intervention is Respect for the Inherent Dignity and Worth of Persons (CASW, …show more content…
My experiences also influence my social justice nature, in that by protecting the family from the supervisor’s coercive measures I would be able to use this situation as a teaching/learning opportunity with the supervisor. By adjusting value and belief systems in relation to accepting and working to improve the capacity of families with intellectual developmental disabilities’ (IDD) abilities and potentials, the social worker and supervisor could develop better strategies in coping with similar situations in the future (Clifford & Burke, 2009). This method would satisfy my socio-political goals of social change in overcoming inequalities and divisions that stem from social differences (D’Cruz et al., 2007). My socio-political goals could limit my critical thinking, causing me to be blind to my professional obligation to respect and uphold the agency and order’s policies and procedures. My personal experiences with challenges hinged to poverty (such as hunger, stigma, and social exclusion) are influencers that motivate the professional self (D’Cruz et al., 2007) to work toward strengthening the family’s support systems and ties …show more content…
20), the critical thinking about their cases, and the ethical dilemmas in them. Through reflexivity, one is able to examine “oneself in order to become aware of personal biases and the interactive process of identity construction” (p. 21), “which is crucial when interacting with people whose backgrounds and lived experiences are markedly different from our own” (p.
As a social worker I respect the decisions of the Sanchez family, after all they have the right to make their own choices when it comes to services. As suggested by Deci and Ryan (2012), all humans have a desire to be competent and have a sense of control over their situation. In this family, Mr. Sanchez is making most of the decisions and as a social worker it is important that I accept this because he knows what is best for his family. The members of the Sanchez family have goals they would like to achieve and as a social worker it is my job to guide them in achieving their goals while allowing them to be in total control of their
For future practice in social work, I learned that it is important to empower your clients to set goals and help push them to reach those goals. Robert wanted to plays sports and kept trying until he found a sport that was the best fit for him. Snow (2013a) talked about “the ‘problem’ of disability is not within the person, but within the social attitudes, and our attitudes shape the world we live in” (p.119). I agree with Snow, if our attitudes in society don’t change about “disabilities” the person will never feel completely welcomed or “fit” for
...to the situations and problems in social work. Poverty had a few chapters on its own. There is nothing wrong with covering poverty, but chapter thirteen should be split into two chapters to give a more comprehensive overview of developmental disabilities. Therefor the book should not exclude the chapter, it should expand the chapter. Developmental disabilities is constantly overlapping in social work. Social workers should have a basic understanding of developmental disabilities. Clients who have disabilities should be understood to an extent, and should get the help they need. The information in chapter thirteen does give helpful information in understanding individuals with developmental disabilities.
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. M. (Eds.). (2014). Social work case studies: Foundation year. Retrieved from http://class.waldenu.edu.
Sarty is only ten years old, but growing up fast. In “Barn Burning” by William Faulkner, Sarty is estranged as he struggles between obedience to his arsonist father, Abner, and his developing sense of integrity. The internal struggle is evident early in the story, when he is brought before a local Justice of the Peace to be questioned in the case of his father burning a neighbor’s barn. In the moments before he is to be questioned, he knows that his father expects him to lie on his behalf which makes him feel “frantic grief and despair” (Faulkner 801). Sarty can say nothing, and the case results in Abner being told to leave town. Abner knows that Sarty was struggling with the truth, and later that evening forewarns him, “You got to learn to stick to your own blood or you ain’t going to have any blood to stick to you” (803). Shortly after they arrive at their new home, Abner takes Sarty with him to go meet the plantation owner, Major. Sarty feels a “surge of peace and joy”() as he arrives at the beautiful home, like he is safe and nothing bad can happen. However, his father deliberately soils an expensive carpet when they enter the home and makes spiteful comments. Sarty doesn’t comment on the incident, but the stark contract between their reactions to the Major’s home reinforces the alienation between them. Sarty continues to hope that this will be a fresh start for his family and his father will change his ways, while Abner escalates the tension with the property owner over the carpet to the point he decides to burn down the Major’s barn. As Abner begins to make preparations, he tells Sarty’s mother to hold Sarty, because he knows the boy will go and warn the Major. In the heat of the moment, S...
This personal narrative is attained only because of the important role History plays in tying these factors together. In order for one to relate identity to difference using the dialogical method, he/she must “position [themselves] somewhere in order to say anything at all.” This position is attained through an understanding of history; a history which...
During the court case the judge said that lead social worker Gunn Wahlstrom was “naïve beyond belief”. This report brought over 68 recommendations to make sure cases like this did not happen again. The recommendations included putting the child first and the parent’s second. “Jasmines’ fate illustrates all too clearly the disastrous consequences of the misguides attitude of the social workers having treated Morris Beckford and Beverley Lorrington as the clients first and foremost” (London Borough of Brent, 1985,p295). The social workers in Jasmine’s c...
...is shown in the Ian Wathey and Craig Faunch case of 2006 where social workers believed that it was wrong to probe the couple about their family histories and Judge Sarah Cahill (2006) explained how she was appalled that the police were not involved at an earlier date. In addition to this, the case of baby Peter Connelly illustrates how some practitioners can get too emotionally involved and compassionate towards clients. The NSPCC’s Ten Pit Downfalls (2010) suggests that this specific case illustrates how unfamiliar society is culturally with the idea that mothers can be perpetrators of physical abuse. Therefore, it can be seen that compassion was shown towards Peter’s mother during in depth questioning when practitioners decided she merely needed support, as explained by the Independent (2010) where Tracey Connelly seemed fairly caring but inadequate as a mother.
Radley, M. (2009). Understanding the social exclusion and stalled welfare of citizens with learning disabilities. Disability and Society, 23(4): 489-501.
I interviewed Ms. Nikki Gorman on October 3rd and October 10th, an Intervention Specialist at Holmes Resident Intermediate school who teaches exactly what is termed as the "MH Device" (individual communications). She has 6 students in the 8th grade who are identified as being Mentally Retarded (MR). [For the function of development the term MR will be replaced with intellectual disability (ID) for the remainder of this essay] Taylor states "Families are both affected by and impact the outcomes for members with and without mental retardation." (p. 210, 2005). Ms. Gorman was inquired to describe the impact that pupils with ID have on the arrangement of the family. She felt that this concern was backwards which the concern should be: "Exactly what effect does the household structure have on people with MR/ID?" She dealt with the preliminary concern by discussing that kids with ID cause their parents to have to think about the long term. These moms and dads have to think about the future so that they can ensure that their kids have ways to satisfy their basic needs along with being active in life and in their area. As Taylor said "Issues connected to planning and providing for supports throughout the life expectancy are embedded in the CONCEPT and are a major concern of many households." (p. 215, 2005). Ms. Gorman likewise shared that in her experience, moms and dads either urge their children since they see them as...
This essay will identify key issues facing the client system and will demonstrate an intervention plan. Followed by defining the purpose of social work and the identification of the AASW Code of Ethics, in regards to the case study. Lastly, key bodies of knowledge will be identified and applied to the case study.
The four standards of ethical conduct covered by the IMA's Statement of Ethical Professional Practice included competence, confidentiality, integrity and credibility. First standard is competence, each member has a responsibility to maintain an appropriate level of professional expertise by developing knowledge and skills continually, performing professional duties according to relevant laws, regulations and technical standards, providing decision support and business analysis information and recommendations which are accurate, clear, concise, and timely, and recognising and communicating professional limitations or other constraints that would get rid of the responsible judgment or successful performance of an activity. The second standard is confidentiality. Besides when disclosure is authorised or legally required, each member has a responsibility to keep information confidential. Member also has to inform all relevant parties regarding appropriate use of confidential information and monitor subordinates’ activities to ensure compliance. Preventing the use of confidential information for unethical or illegal advantage is another responsibility under confidential. Next standard is integrity. Responsibility for each member under integrity included the mitigating actual conflicts of interest and constantly communicating with business associates to avoid apparent conflicts of interest and advising all parties of any potential conflicts. Member also take the responsible to avoid from engaging in any conduct that would prejudice carrying out duties ethically and preclude from engaging in or supporting any activity that might discredit the profession. Last but not least, credibility is also one of the standards. Each member has a r...
As a class discussion, we discussed how our personal values, thoughts, and feelings can interfere when working with clients in a social work profession. At that moment I had an epiphany; I realized just how biased I can be and thought about how that could affect my future work as a social worker. As my thoughts circled, I became conscious of how I can project my opinions onto parents and friends on the disciplinary actions of their children. For example, Mrs. Johnson, a parent in my classroom, advise me of her methods used for potty training, which I thought were unrealistic. So, I forced upon my classroom potty training procedures; they were used, consequently, my methods proved to be unsuccessful for Mrs. Johnson. There were little thoughts on the boundaries I crossed.
What does it actually mean to be a good citizen, and how do we go about earning such a distinguished label? Different philosophers have answered this question in various ways; education, critical thinking skills, and active participation within the global community are all answers conjectured by the great thinkers of history. Regardless of the intellectual at hand, all of these scholars - from Cincinnatus to Aristotle - agree that there are a few distinct character traits which distinguish average individuals from uniquely important citizens. One such character trait that is commonly agreed upon is integrity. Integrity is an important part of any righteous citizen; honesty and strong ethical principles are necessary to become a productive and valuable member of society.
The state of being complete or undivided, purity. Integrity is a powerful and uncommon trait according to today’s standards. One may be defined and known by his or her integrity. “A man is rich or poor according to what he is, not according to what he has” Henry Ward Beecher. In the real world today, certain levels of integrity are expected in different places. For example, where we find the influence of evil, we find a lack of integrity. Important issues include: what the Bible has to say about integrity, viewing integrity as a choice and integrity in current affairs.