Description:

Social workers understand that engagement is a key component in the process of the interaction with diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. In order to effectively engage with diverse clients, social workers have to use empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills. Human relationships are one of the most important values that social workers stand by. In order to develop that human relationship, there has to be involvement which includes engaging with one another.

Practice Behaviors:

• Examine evidence-based practices to prepare for professional engagement across systems
• Engage with systems utilizing evidence-based practice strategies

 

6A Evidence: Examine evidence-based practices to prepare for professional engagement across systems

Course: I had the opportunity to create a video that demonstrated my CBT skills. During this video I was able to practice including mood checking, the agenda, an update from our previous session, assigning homework, and more. After the video took my place my next assignment was to complete a CBT Self-Assessment.

Field: While at my internship, before every client, I went through the DSM-5 to have a better understand of certain diagnostics. I would review my client’s files and discover what they have been diagnosed with and would research more about it to have a better understanding of their symptoms and what to look out for.

              

6B Evidence: Engage with systems utilizing evidence-based practice strategies

Course: At the end of my second semester, I was able to conduct a group therapy session. This assignment required me to conducted a 30min. Videoand demonstrate my group therapy technique skills that I have learned during class.

Field: During my internship, when ever I had a new client I had to complete a Mental Health Eval. This form allowed me to become acquainted with my client and his or her background. get to know my client and their history. This form is an evidence-based practice strategy