Principles of Social Work

Due to this principle, the consent of the client must be secured before social workers divulge information on their identity, the nature of their case, the content of discussions between client worker, and their records.

It is crucial in Worker's Self-awareness

Based upon the right of human beings to be individuals and to be treated not just as a human being but as this human being with his personal differences.

By simply greeting your client and staying calm is an example of what principle?

Advisable only when there are no urgent matters to be attend to and there is no pressure.

To sustain, give courage, express faith and confidence and give realistic approval to an individual

Is the utilization of a commonality of human experiences and the strengths of others to cope with situations similar to those which are troubling the client

The worker manifests a genuinely warm interest and concern in the client and his situation, in the cause (s) of the difficulty or problem, and in what can be done about it.

Components of Controlled Emotional Involvement

• Sensitivity to expressed or unexpressed feelings

• Understanding based on knowledge and purpose.

• Response guided by feelings

Used to make understandable a point or two; intended to promote self-awareness on the client's part, that is, his understanding of himself in relation to significant others persons and his situation