Field Manual for 2013-2014 - University of Maryland School of ...
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V. RELATlONSHIPS<br />
The student:<br />
Attitude Objectives<br />
Is aware that pr<strong>of</strong>essional use <strong>of</strong> self is critical to social work practice;<br />
Demonstrates commitment to pr<strong>of</strong>essional use <strong>of</strong> self by identifying when appearance, behaviors, or countertransference<br />
are obstacles to effective relationships;<br />
Demonstrates commitment to pr<strong>of</strong>essional use <strong>of</strong> self by seeking to appropriately address self-related<br />
obstacles to effective pr<strong>of</strong>essional relationships in his/her field practice;<br />
Demonstrates commitment to relationship skills by mastering the theory <strong>of</strong> social work relationships, seeking<br />
to apply it in practice, and analyzing specific practice transaction identify areas <strong>of</strong> strength and areas which<br />
need enhancement;<br />
Demonstrates commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds by recognizing when differences<br />
may be problematic in building a relationship, by tuning into stereotypes, biases, and/or feelings that may<br />
obstruct relationship building, by actively learning about the individual’s milieu and situation, and by actively<br />
seeking consultation on how to handle issues <strong>of</strong> difference and diversity within the pr<strong>of</strong>essional relationship;<br />
Demonstrates com<strong>for</strong>t with his/her power and authority and is com<strong>for</strong>table with its appropriate application;<br />
Is ready to continue to work on relationship skills and pr<strong>of</strong>essional use <strong>of</strong> self in the Advanced field placement;<br />
Knowledge Objectives<br />
Differentiates between social work and other relationships;<br />
Understands that social work relationships develop over time and that there are specific phases (beginnings,<br />
middles, and endings) that are characterized by particular issues and feelings that need to be addressed by the<br />
worker;<br />
Understands issues <strong>of</strong> power and authority in social work relationships and is able to describe their impact on<br />
her/his relationships in the field setting;<br />
Skill Objectives<br />
Engages with clients and other members <strong>of</strong> systems involved in specific practice situations;<br />
Demonstrates empathy in transactions with people;<br />
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds;<br />
Identifies the phases <strong>of</strong> social work relationships, and effectively deals with the tasks and processes <strong>of</strong> that<br />
stage;<br />
Identifies unpr<strong>of</strong>essional or ineffective behavior and appropriately modifies any such problematic behavior;<br />
Is able to constructively use his/her power and authority.<br />
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