Reflection On Social Work Values

Among an array of Values from The Code of Ethics (TCE) of social work Value 1 dictates that as social workers we must respect the dignity of our clients and refrain from passing judgement onto them (Canadian Association of Social Work, 2005, pg.7). As a social worker, it is important to follow this value as it prevents the distancing of the client from the worker as the client will have a better chance of opening up to someone who does not instantly tell them what to do or reprimand them for their actions or non-action in their lives. Oppression relates to the TCE in that it says the social work profession’s main purpose is to raise their clients who are vulnerable, oppressed and/or living in poverty (CASW, 2005, pg.7). Taking this into account

For example, as a LIT when faced with a problem where two children had an issue with each other, I had them explain the reasons for their issues and had them find an amicable solution for both of their issues. Moreover, to have them agree upon a solution I mediated the discussion to clear up any misunderstandings when either one had trouble explaining their point to one another. All the while, I made sure not to pass any judgement onto the kids so that neither would believe the other was more favoured in the conversation. In the end, by giving them time to explain their thoughts to each other they came to an understanding and settled their dispute. Another example was during my placement where I had to deal with a child who had a reoccurring problem of not listening to staff. Since I knew letting his past behaviour impede on how I spoke to him would only skew my chance at helping him solve his listening issue, I made sure not to treat him differently from the other kids. Therefore, I had him go over the situation he was in and think of why it was important to listen to other people, especially to the staff. In addition to this request, I also asked him to explain how he would feel if other people did not listen to him. Through this discussion, I believe he

More importantly, if the religious values/belief system are too difficult to over look then the social worker can ask for the transfer of the client to another worker. However, this does not help the social worker improve because by going into a carrier such as social work individuals must view each client without judgement. Hence, once you are in the profession of social work your religious values should not change how you view your clients, as doing so will impede the time allotted for listening to them unbiasedly and the chance to help them solve their