Describe one example of a mistake or missed opportunity you experienced during practicum connected to one of the first five advanced competencies.
Then apply the reflective framework described in the module.
scenario
Describe one example of a mistake or missed opportunity you experienced during practicum connected to one of the first five advanced competencies.
I will provide you with the example of a mistake. A transgender woman attends program dressed very provocatively. I reminded the client that as she has not adhered to the agency dress code, she is required to leave the program immediately. The client became verbally abusive towards me and then leaves the room. I informed my supervisor. Later on, during the day the same client dressed in the same outfit returns. This time she informs me this is her program group, and she is not leaving. The client reiterated her right to wear whatever she wants and why should it concern staff. I was seated in a chair the client was standing over me. I stood up and told the client she was right, she can wear what she wants, but this service has a dress code all staff and clients must comply with the dress code. The client repeated she would not leave her program group. I then informed the client I would not remain in the discussion group because of
refusal to leave the group whilst dressed inappropriately.
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Learning Objectives
Educate colleagues about the legal and ethical issues impacting practice
Mistake or Missed Opportunity-Why? PLEASE ELABORATE
Make ethical decisions by applying standards of the NASW Code of Ethics and as
applicable the IFSW/IASSW Statement of Principles.
Mistake or Missed Opportunity- Why? PLEASE ELABORATE
Take leadership as needed to demonstrate appropriate ethical and profession conduct
to colleagues and others in communities, organizations, teams, etc.
Mistake or Missed Opportunity-Why? PLEASE ELABORATE
Remember that global social work values are connected to each competency.
Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Educate colleagues about the legal and ethical issues impacting practice
Mistake or Missed Opportunity
Make ethical decisions by applying standards of the NASW Code of Ethics and as applicable the IFSW/IASSW Statement of Principles.
Mistake or Missed Opportunity
Take leadership as needed to demonstrate appropriate ethical and professional conduct to colleagues and others in communities, organizations, teams, etc.
Mistake or Missed Opportunity
References
Mandela, N. R. (1994). Long walk to freedom: The autobiography of Nelson Mandela. New York: Little Brown and Company.
Reason, J. (1990). Human error. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Sicora, A. (2017). Reflective practice and learning from mistakes in social work. Bristol: Policy Press.
