Burnout and compassion fatigue are common concerns in the helping professions that can be tied to a number of factors. Think about working in this field—this can include past or present experiences—and discuss the environmental issues that can cause burnout or compassion fatigue (i.e., managerial style, culture/climate, physical environment, client issues, colleagues, etc.). After explaining … Read more
In thinking about your program development, conduct some research to see what funding sources exist to identify your targeted issue/population. Share at least one funding source or grant opportunity that you find in your research. Are there as many funding opportunities as you expected? What sort of reporting back to the funder is expected for … Read more
In response to your peers, identify the leadership skills your classmates discuss. 1# One supervisor that stood out to me was when I was working at a hotel as a maid. She knew who she had to be on top of to get their floors completed and the ones she could leave to their floors … Read more
Think about the process used for your most recent performance evaluation. Describe the elements of the process and the opportunities you had to provide input and feedback about issues of concern. Was the evaluation useful to you in clarifying work expectations and priorities? If you have not had an evaluation recently or have not had … Read more
Think back to your favorite supervisor and describe the process of supervision that existed in that professional relationship. What was most useful? What aspects stood out to you? How might this experience impact you as a leader/supervisor?
1# Have you been able to find any self-help groups in your area that focus on issues of common concern, such as public education, emotional support, or chronic ailments? If so, please share your findings and let’s discuss the similarities or differences in the resources we have located. 2# End Hunger Connecticut is an … Read more
Using your program concept, ask a generative AI tool to draft a mission statement. (i.e. Write a mission statement for a domestic violence prevention program for adult women). Share this mission statement in your post and use this as a starting point. Be sure also to reference the AI tool used. Then, edit this mission … Read more
1# Being a person who lives in an urban community I believe social workers who deal with people from these communities are needed to assist people in helping with secure housing through proper government agencies and other resources to keep put them or keep them in housing. social workers can help their clients with negotiating … Read more
Human Service Providers strive to empower individuals and strengthen the environment in which they live. Which of the key social work activities do you believe is most important given the issues being faced in today’s society?
What if you worked in an agency that required you to formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan based on your impressions at the time of the initial session? How would this influence your practice? How would you try to maintain your own integrity within this agency?