Synopsis

This audio unit focuses on the importance of people's backgrounds and experiences in the field of social work. It identifies the diverse ways in which service users and social workers define themselves, helping you to understand how the two groups perceive each other and relate successfully to each other. An understanding of how people make sense of their experiences will help you to define yourself, and your own place within the process.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Learning outcomes
1 Your life story
2 Listening to life experiences
3 How do you define yourself?
4 Reflecting on one's own identity
5 Good and bad social work
6 Values
7 Reflection
8 Conclusion
Next steps
Acknowledgements

 

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