SWRK 220 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Self-Care, Social Change
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History and philosophy of social work nicole ives. In social work we look at environment and individuals being Ppl have many negative views on sw because of the legal rights we are able to do with children. There is much more diversity to sw we dont only remove children. Social workers have high case loads which is challenging and affects time you have with clients (getting to know clients) a solution to this is self care. Self care job for your clients of you don"t take care of yourself. Not only an individual responsibility, you wont be doing a good. You are not giving them your best if you are burnt out. Core social work values: service, social justice - social change on vulnerable and needed communities. Defined as:- looking at ones quality of life. Lack of opportunities- less life expectancy. - financial, emotional psychological stressors. Government- income up to a certain amount.
