Learning Goal: I’m working on a communications question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.
1. In your own words, define Social Work and state how it is different from other professions you have encountered or your own (if Social Work is not your major). See section Social Work and Other Helping Professions to help with this question.
2. Reflect on empathy, how can you practice using it to strengthen the core value of importance of human relationships. Think of your everyday interactions at work or in your community. Even if you do not work in social work, you can use empathy with any type of customer, consumer or individual in your community. In a full paragraph, describe
- 1. How you will implement empathy and do you think it will benefit those relationships?
- 2. Do you foresee any difficulties as you practice implementing empathy?