My Personal Values Essay
Stacey Wilson
October 14, 2011
Swrk 251
Social work value essay
My mother likes to tell the story of when I was four years old going to my reading circle. While I was waiting for my reading circle to start, I noticed a baby crying so I picked up toys and started shaking them and making the baby smile. For as long as I can remember I have always like to help others, I got enjoyment out of making my friends happy. Whenever one of my friends had a problem I was always there for them, to listen to them and give them support. This has translated to me always wanting to have a career in the helping profession. Originally, I had planned to be a psychologist. Since college, I have learned both about psychology and the social work profession, and feel that I will be better suited to be a social worker. This paper explains why I want to be a social worker through my personal experiences, shows how my personal experiences has shaped me into being a social worker, and how they relate to the social work code of ethics. First, I want to explain how my personal experiences relate to the specific concepts that are related to social work. As a person I have always been accepting of others. Growing up I have always accepted anyone who wanted to be my friend. I had many friends with different ideas or opinions. I have always enjoyed listening to what my friends had to say, and how they perceived certain things. Since college I have broaden my horizons and have enjoyed learning about other people’s cultures and religions. I especially enjoyed my comparative studies of religion course, and learning about Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. I am also a non-judgmental person. Growing up I never picked my friends based on their looks, wealth, sexual orientation, or popularity in school. When I get to know someone I like them for who they are, whether it be funny, energetic, unique, artistic, or smart. I personally was judge because my hair was very big and frizzy, like in the eighties.
October 14, 2011
Swrk 251
Social work value essay
My mother likes to tell the story of when I was four years old going to my reading circle. While I was waiting for my reading circle to start, I noticed a baby crying so I picked up toys and started shaking them and making the baby smile. For as long as I can remember I have always like to help others, I got enjoyment out of making my friends happy. Whenever one of my friends had a problem I was always there for them, to listen to them and give them support. This has translated to me always wanting to have a career in the helping profession. Originally, I had planned to be a psychologist. Since college, I have learned both about psychology and the social work profession, and feel that I will be better suited to be a social worker. This paper explains why I want to be a social worker through my personal experiences, shows how my personal experiences has shaped me into being a social worker, and how they relate to the social work code of ethics. First, I want to explain how my personal experiences relate to the specific concepts that are related to social work. As a person I have always been accepting of others. Growing up I have always accepted anyone who wanted to be my friend. I had many friends with different ideas or opinions. I have always enjoyed listening to what my friends had to say, and how they perceived certain things. Since college I have broaden my horizons and have enjoyed learning about other people’s cultures and religions. I especially enjoyed my comparative studies of religion course, and learning about Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. I am also a non-judgmental person. Growing up I never picked my friends based on their looks, wealth, sexual orientation, or popularity in school. When I get to know someone I like them for who they are, whether it be funny, energetic, unique, artistic, or smart. I personally was judge because my hair was very big and frizzy, like in the eighties.