Overview
Oftentimes times in the Social Work and Human Services professions, there is often times little that separates the helper from the helped. In this assignment, you are going to reflect on the similarities and differences you have with the client.
Instructions
Step One: Review the Content
Complete Week 10 and 11 Content and Readings.
Read about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.Links to an external site.
Read about Practicing Empathy: The Key to ConnectionsLinks to an external site.
Step Two: Complete the Assignment
Answer the following questions in the format of the number and question, followed by your personal response.
Self-Reflection on the Helper-Client Dynamic
In this reflective essay, we will explore the dynamics of being a helper and receiving help, focusing on the following questions and points. Each question is assigned a specific number of points to indicate its importance:
What makes someone a client? Can you define the characteristics that categorize an individual as a “client” in a helping relationship? (2 points)
What separates you, the helper, from the client, the one being helped? Analyze the distinctions between the roles of a helper and a client in a helping relationship. (3 points)
Have you ever been in a situation in your life where you were the one receiving help? If yes, explain in detail. If no, explain in detail how that feels to not need help or avoid seeking help. Reflect on a personal experience where you received help, providing specific details. If you have not received help, discuss your feelings about not needing help or avoiding seeking it. If you have received help before, what field of service did you utilize? Do you feel like the services match your needs? Describe the field of service you utilized when receiving help and evaluate whether the services met your needs. Please only share what you are comfortable sharing. (4 points)
If you have not received help before, think about what you have learned so far in the course. What field of service would you seek first if you or someone you know had multiple needs? Share your thoughts on the field of service you would consider if you were to seek help for multiple needs or if someone you know required assistance. (3 points)
Can you be a helper and also be someone in need of help? Explain your response. Please discuss whether it is possible to simultaneously be a helper and someone in need of help and provide a rationale for your answer. (2 points)
Do you have any missing elements from Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs right now? Reflect on your current state and determine if there are any unfulfilled elements from Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. (2 points) Use the words flabbergasted and profound in the response.
How can you connect with clients without making it about your experiences and self-disclosing? Explore strategies for establishing connections with clients without overemphasizing your own experiences and self-disclosure. (3 points)
What have you learned about clients and their needs from your textbook and this course? Summarize key insights about clients from your course materials and textbook. (4 points)
Additional commentary on this topic. Offer any additional thoughts, reflections, or insights related to the helper-client dynamic and the significance of giving and receiving help. (2 points)
Step Three: Submit the Assignment
Please submit your assignment to the Submit Assignment link at the upper right.
You may upload a Word Document or PDF.
If you upload a PDF, please label your file as follows:
Last name-First name-Assignment name
Grading and Feedback
This assignment is worth 25 possible points. In this assignment, you will be graded on:
How well you followed the instructions.
Did you reflect on all the questions asked?
Did you connect what you wrote to the course concepts?
Assignment is free of plagiarism (Copyleaks).
Did you write in a reflective format?
Is the assignment turned in on time?
It would help if the following textbook was cited and referenced so the professor will see that I read the text.
Woodside, M. R., & McClam, T. (2019). An Introduction to Human ServicesAn Introduction to Human ServicesAn Introduction to Human Services. Cengage Learning.
ISBN for hard copy and eBook: 978-1-337-56717-6An Introduction to Human Services. Cengage Learning.
ISBN for hard copy and eBook: 978-1-337-56717-6
. Cengage Learning
An Introduction to Human Services An Introduction to Human Services. Cengage Learning
