S W 444 Chapter article : Use of Self
Document Summary
Relationship has been hailed as the cornerstone of change. Therapeutic relationship client or system and the worker"s self. The other three are empathy, accessibility to a range of emotions, and full use of self. Use of belief system: a balance is needed is using one"s belief system without imposing one"s own values. Integration of personal self and technical self implies tension between being a regular person in a real relationship and being a disciplines, non-judgmental professional. It is impossible to be genuine and human and remain objective. Use of self-disclosure: raines presents six guidelines for the use of self=disclosure grounded in the interpretative (psycho-dynamic) roots of the social work summarized, self-disclosure must lead to group; it should deepen the capacity for insight and for relationship. If self-disclosure occurs the beginning of the engagement process, it is more likely to fall under the client"s benefit.
