Study Guide Applied Social Sciences
Principles of Social Work
Objectives:
• Explain the different principles of social work.
• Relate the core values and principles of social work.
Principles of Social Work
• A set of principles is necessary in any profession to guide its members in
their practice and service as the basis of work standards.
• These are values and rules that can help guide an individual in
exercising the profession in the most beneficial manner.
Principle of acceptance
• There has to be clear understanding of the clients’ needs and situation.
• Social workers need to maintain a professional relationship with the
client and express genuine concern.
Principle of affirming individuality
• This recognizes that each individual client is different because every
person has unique characteristics.
• The social worker considers the clients’ individual qualities and context
in formulating possible solutions to their concerns.
Principle of purposeful expression of feelings
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Principles of Social Work
Objectives:
• Explain the different principles of social work.
• Relate the core values and principles of social work.
Principles of Social Work
• A set of principles is necessary in any profession to guide its members in
their practice and service as the basis of work standards.
• These are values and rules that can help guide an individual in
exercising the profession in the most beneficial manner.
Principle of acceptance
• There has to be clear understanding of the clients’ needs and situation.
• Social workers need to maintain a professional relationship with the
client and express genuine concern.
Principle of affirming individuality
• This recognizes that each individual client is different because every
person has unique characteristics.
• The social worker considers the clients’ individual qualities and context
in formulating possible solutions to their concerns.
Principle of purposeful expression of feelings
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