Social work is about helping clients meet their needs, and improving their wellbeing. Social workers have a wide range of skills and knowledge to respond to clients’ needs. Social work theory and empirical knowledge are not relevant in contemporary social work. However, another school of thought believes that social workers need theoretical support (Healy 2014). These are ideal case management screens and anchoring frames. By using theory knowledge, social workers can analyze, diagnose and elaborate on the value and efficacy of the collective pool of knowledge. The combination of unconditionally positive and attachment theories would give social workers the foundation to customize client services according to each case.
The unconditionally positive idea states that social workers should be non-judgmental and the attachment theory offers guidance, interchange and integration of different social systems to help clients achieve their goals. These two empirical categories have a great deal of importance for me as a social worker. Attachment theory focuses on the client’s biological relationship while simultaneously addressing basic features of the human experience (Turner 2017). Attachment theory is a key component of social work because it allows them to offer complex services to fragile and vulnerable clients. The historical context of the scenario and the foundation of information must guide their decisions. Furthermore, I will be heavily influenced by the unconditionally positiv theory that emphasizes concepts like empathy and client rights concern.
These underpinnings are important to understand in order to interact effectively with clients of different origins. The way I approach each client is to treat them as an individual, with their unique needs. This means that I can put aside any emotions, reactions, or behaviors that could lead to poor judgment and unproductive results. I will use the lessons that have been learned to create a foundation for every case. To view each one as an individual, it will help me limit wandering or haphazard decisions when providing services.