S W 332 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Keep Case, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act, Unconfirmed Reports
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Chapter 4: operationalizing the cardinal social work values. Values are preferred conceptions or beliefs about how things ought to be. Social worked must be attuned to their personal values and be aware of when those values mesh or clash with those espoused by the profession as a whole. They also must realize that clients have personal values and these may conflict with the social worker"s own values or those of the profession. Self-awareness is the first step in sorting out these potential areas of conflict. Social workers view interpersonal relationships as essential for well-being and as an important vehicle for change . The value of integrity means that professional social workers behave in a trustworthy manner. Integrity means that social workers act honestly, encourage ethical practices in their agencies, and take responsibility for their own ethical conduct. Self-awareness, openness to new persons and events, and increasing practice experience are all crucial elements in overcoming value conflicts.
