Clients and Students: Reflections on the Parallels Found Between Direct Social Work Practice and Social Work Education

Authors

Monica Himes

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Fall 2016

Abstract

This article discusses the reflections of a social work educator turned doctoral student during her first semester of doing both concurrently. Interesting parallels found between the social worker/client and social work educator/student relationships are examined. Foundational social work concepts such as the right to self-determination, dual relationships, and resilience are each discussed from the perspective of a social worker balancing multiple roles and some conclusions drawn about the usefulness of basic social work skills in a variety of settings.

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