Essays on Social Work

Social work is commonly associated with relief-giving, charity, and volunteerism; all of which relating to kindness as a foundation. However, social work goes beyond just kindness. Social work is a profession of not only compassion, but also competence. Social work started with kindness; with religious…

Introduction This reflective report is based on a case study. The main character of the case study is a 50 years old woman, Lin, who has married for 15 years with her husband, Geoff. Lin and Geoff have a 14 years old daughter. They both…

Different perspectives Oppressed and being in position of power serving whites who are also in position of power As a social worker and holding a position of power while serving my clients, I’m aware of how me being black/visible minority, immigrant with an accent will…

Currently, I am interning at Jowonio School, which is a special class integrated preschool. Jowonio provides inclusive programs for children while also celebrating diversity within the students and staff. Before starting at Jowonio, I was eager to see the ways in which my supervisor and…

The first agency that I visited was the Lakeside Family Services Centre (FSC) and their main aim in totality was to build stronger families in Jurong, wanting to enrich their lives. This visit was an inspiring and heartening one as I came to understand more…

Introduction Social work intercessions are intentional activities we embrace as specialists which depend on information and understanding gained, aptitudes learnt and values received. In this manner, mediations are learning, abilities, comprehension and qualities in real life. Mediation may center around people, families, networks, or gatherings…

Good people sometimes make poor decisions, was a cliché in my household growing up. My mother and other family members would always say this whenever conversation spurred regarding my father. He was a good person, who made very poor decisions. My father’s poor decisions were…

Many associate dualism with the religious themes seen amongst the works of dualist philosophers, such as Rene Descartes, often discrediting it amongst “most scientifically minded people.” (Gertler, 303) Many of which support the contrasting belief of physicalism, the belief that everything exists in a physical…

In present day, Social workers, counselors and civilians are witnesses of neglect and the effect it has on young children and even the elderly. There are four types of neglect ehich are; Physical, education, emotional, and medical neglect. Mandated reporters are trained and taught how…

Reflecting on the chapter, I have incorporated different abstractions that will help me to understand the central issues in the society and to abolish the biases that I hold onto diverse people. I have determined the approaches that can be applicable to real-life circumstances and…