As the complexity of human relationships is immeasurable, social workers have the task of utilizing the ever-expanding knowledge base. This profession benefits significantly from the constant striving for self-improvement and requires a great deal of patience. For this diary, I read two chapters regarding anger and the basics of family practice. The main idea of the first reading is the necessity to learn how to deal with angry individuals. The second chapter provided me with fundamental concepts on family, its analysis, and work ethics.
Both concepts introduced in these chapters provide essential approaches for my career. The main idea of the first chapter is that anger is an issue resolvable by a considerate approach that requires cooperation, a neutral attitude, and empathy (Summers, 2016). I have learned how to deal with others’ anger in a way that will be beneficial not only for my company and me but also for a person being angry. My internship provided me with knowledge on how to help others channel their emotions, including anger, into a positive direction. I offer students and their parents assistance with personal issues, such as self-esteem and conflicts, and this chapter will boost my problem-solving skills.
The second reading regarding family gives a selection of tools to support counselors. The need to develop a perspective for each family out of its uniqueness may be a challenging task, yet by understanding a family’s structure and internal processes, one can comprehend what assistance may be necessary (Shulman, 2016). Family as a unit may be a challenging subject to analyze, yet this chapter provided me with assessment tools that can guide my parental support activities. My role at the school puts me in a position where empathetic analysis plays a critical role, and I will use this material for interviewing parents and their children.
In conclusion, the knowledge from these chapters will be incorporated into my internship. These topics helped me to understand the importance of empathetic conversations and personal investment. I will consider searching for new ways for students and their parents to find harmony. Knowing about the four-step process of disarming anger will undoubtedly become a part of my conversations with customers. Compassion and comprehension of the issue are the keys to family and student counseling. I will do my best to utilize family assessment tools provided by the source material.
References
Shulman, L. (2016). The skills of helping individuals, families, groups, and communities, enhanced (8th ed.). Cengage Learning.
Summers, N. (2016). Fundamentals of case management practice (5th ed.). Cengage Learning.