A myriad of experiences within my personal and professional development supplement my desire to create positive change. Individual struggles as a divorced, single mother with three children for almost ten years …show more content…
By promoting education on issues such as mental illness, implication of self-medicating, and identifying high-risk individuals for incarceration, I can directly empower and advocate members of my community. These are values that I intend to cultivate throughout my professional development and are directly supported by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics. Likewise, the academic base I received as a student at the University of Wyoming strengthens my commitment to my clients’ empowerment and …show more content…
Communicating well with others is something I strive for, by stopping and taking the time to listen to what someone is going through and keeping an open mind to analyze different possibilities of most scenarios. While most situations do not have a quick fix, I can problem solve with patience and flexibility. Being strong-willed is an attribute that inspires me to work and make this world better than I found it. Enthusiasm, intelligence, and determination are all qualities I possess that will serve this profession well, and more importantly my clients and community. Courage, united with empathy is necessary to deal with tough issues and challenging situations that confront individuals and society. My life experiences, as well as working with individuals in less than desirable circumstances, have given me a realistic perspective to be able to know my boundaries and