For a Social Work Class

1. Your text mentions the importance of recognizing the dignity and worth of each person when you're working with clients. This may seem like an obvious value, but it can be difficult to uphold under certain circumstances. Are there certain clients who would be difficult for you to view with dignity and respect, to see as worthwhile? What would happen if you found yourself working with such a client?

2. Some people pursue a career in social work because they received help from a social worker while dealing with some of their own personal struggles. What are the good and bad sides of having had that experience? If a client asks a social worker, "Have you ever personally dealt with a problem like this in your own life?" what is the best way to respond?