SOCW 6530 Week 10 Blog Discussion Post
Week 10: Self-Reflection

Important Note: Please use the media player below to hear an audio course introduction that will give you more background information about the course topic. Also provided is a transcript for you to download and print out.

Laureate Education (Producer). (2013f). Self-reflection [Audio file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 1 minutes.

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Learning Objectives

Students will:

· Analyze social work practice skills in field education experience

· Apply social work practice skills

Learning Resources

Note: To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your Syllabus.

Required Readings

Reupert, A. (2007). Social worker’s use of self. Clinical Social Work Journal, 35(2), 107–116.

Van Voorhis, R. M., & Hostetter, C. (2006). The impact of MSW education on social worker empowerment and commitment to client empowerment through social justice advocacy. Journal of Social Work Education, 42(1), 105–121.

Required Media

Laureate Education (Producer). (2013f). Self-reflection [Audio file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu

Note: This audio introduction is located in the “Introduction and Objectives” section. The approximate length of this media piece is 1 minute.

Optional Resources

Click the following link to access the MSW home page, which provides resources for your social work program:

MSW home page

Assignment 1: Week 10 Blog

Refer to the topics covered in this week’s resources and incorporate them into your blog.

Post a blog post that includes:

· An explanation of the social work practice skills you have gained by participating in your field education experience.

The internship/field experience is located at ABC Health Care in Canton Ohio. ABC Provides community behavioral health services and programs for individuals who have substance use disorder and/or mental health conditions. I provide IOP, group counseling, individual counseling, and individual therapy sessions. I also volunteer with NAMI and Mission Addiction.