Development of Your Professional Self Carol
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slide1. Development of Your Professional Self Carol Britton Laws, MSW<br>
slide2. Professionals have a body of knowledge
scope of practice
agreed upon values
oath or code
and accountability to our society for our profession and our professional behavior. What is a Professional?<br>
slide3. What is Professionalism? Describes a certain type of behavior in the workplace
Based on our values and understanding of our professional roles
Evidenced in our behavior<br>
slide4. How is Professionalism Judged? Against a set of expectations or standards
From our own personal values set and understanding of what “professionalism” means
May be situational in nature
Strongly influenced by culture<br>
slide5. Professionalism is in the eye of the beholder…<br>
slide7. Professionalism is Determined By: Our Image
Our Communication
Our Competence
Our Demeanor<br>
slide8. From the Client’s Perspective Trustworthy
Competent
Empathetic
Respectful
Caring<br>
slide9. Unprofessional Behavior - Clients Non-therapeutic relationships
Inappropriate communication
Inappropriate self-disclosure
Exploitation – money, gifts
Breaches of confidentiality<br>
slide10. From the Co-Workers Perspective Trustworthy
Competent
Supportive
Respectful
Accountable<br>
slide11. Unprofessional Behavior - Coworkers Inappropriate relationships
Disengagement – texting, inappropriate use of internet, phoning
Provision of misleading information
Disrespect<br>
slide12. Qualities and Characteristics of a Professional Social Worker Competent
Trustworthy
Respectful
Act with Integrity
Considerate
Empathetic Courteous
Dependable
Cooperative
Committed<br>
slide13. Getting There – 6 Phases Expectation
Revelation
Refutation
Negotiation
Adaptation
Affirmation<br>
slide14. Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later. Og Mandino<br>
slide2. Professionals have a body of knowledge
scope of practice
agreed upon values
oath or code
and accountability to our society for our profession and our professional behavior. What is a Professional?<br>
slide3. What is Professionalism? Describes a certain type of behavior in the workplace
Based on our values and understanding of our professional roles
Evidenced in our behavior<br>
slide4. How is Professionalism Judged? Against a set of expectations or standards
From our own personal values set and understanding of what “professionalism” means
May be situational in nature
Strongly influenced by culture<br>
slide5. Professionalism is in the eye of the beholder…<br>
slide7. Professionalism is Determined By: Our Image
Our Communication
Our Competence
Our Demeanor<br>
slide8. From the Client’s Perspective Trustworthy
Competent
Empathetic
Respectful
Caring<br>
slide9. Unprofessional Behavior - Clients Non-therapeutic relationships
Inappropriate communication
Inappropriate self-disclosure
Exploitation – money, gifts
Breaches of confidentiality<br>
slide10. From the Co-Workers Perspective Trustworthy
Competent
Supportive
Respectful
Accountable<br>
slide11. Unprofessional Behavior - Coworkers Inappropriate relationships
Disengagement – texting, inappropriate use of internet, phoning
Provision of misleading information
Disrespect<br>
slide12. Qualities and Characteristics of a Professional Social Worker Competent
Trustworthy
Respectful
Act with Integrity
Considerate
Empathetic Courteous
Dependable
Cooperative
Committed<br>
slide13. Getting There – 6 Phases Expectation
Revelation
Refutation
Negotiation
Adaptation
Affirmation<br>
slide14. Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later. Og Mandino<br>