...1. My Values, Beliefs, Clinical Gestalt, Individuals, and Systems February 17, 2013 2. My Values, Beliefs, Clinical Gestalt, Individuals, and Systems Abstract The purpose of this paper is to share what I have learned about my personal and my professional assumptions in regards to the helping professions and their relationship to my beliefs, my values, my past experiences, my family and background of my culture, the social systems in context of my life currently, and the types of consumers I may potentially have a helping relationship with. I will reflect on the past two weeks class book exercises and discussions’ that may add further insight into this topic. I will also discuss what my strengths are, and uncover areas in my personal and professional life that might assist me with being a better Human Services Worker. The helping professions and their relationship to my beliefs We all have our own set of beliefs and values. The beliefs and values that I live by will have an impact on the services that I provide to others, in the human services field. Even though I have grown up with a particular set of values and beliefs, I cannot allow my beliefs to interfere with, or determine the quality of the service I provide to the clients and population I serve. My beliefs and values have the ability to affect the working relationship I am attempting to build with a client, they provide a...
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...Values and Beliefs I can remember as a child growing up, my values have been influenced by my family, my parents were strict and their values were to keep my brother and me warm, safe and secure. The home we shared was always warm and spotlessly clean and meals readily available. To me as a child I was living in the perfect family bubble and believed all families lived the way we did, living safe and secure. I value those memories and my family more than anything. I value the set of values my parents installed in me, always be true to yourself and other and be respectful of others, learn to forgive rather than bare a grudge. When we moved to Fife, when I was young, my values on life had changed, during my school years I had been bullied because of the way I spoke, the clothes I wore and the way in which I behaved. I knew this behaviour was wrong but couldn’t understand why they were bullying me, my big secure bubble had burst and It wasn’t my fault, although I did realise that my parents had not taught me to stand up for myself, confrontation had not been high on their values and it was rarely spoken of in the home, basically I am a big sap and brash people still scare me. Although I now understand that not one person is the same and that each of us have a different set of values and beliefs which change from family to family, unfortunately you can never change their values but you can always try to change your own values, especially if you feel you are heading in the wrong...
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...Values and Spiritual beliefs Beliefs and values are principles, standards or qualities that an individual or groups of people hold in high regard (Federico, 2009). My values and beliefs have been influenced by interacting with people, the environment and any other related real life experiences that contribute to decision making. I originated from Nairobi, Kenya and was raised in a middle class conservative Christian household. All my life has focused on respect for my culture, language, good health, good work ethics, professionalism, reliability, optimism, respect for all humans, respect for laws, religion, education, friendships and keeping up with major life events like graduation, birthdays, baby showers and weddings. As Christian I believe in God and the existence of Christianity which has been a source of my strength all my life. In our younger years, all the family members were encouraged to participate in church activities which I still believe is important to my lifestyle and has given me confidence and believe that I am who I am today because of God. As nurses, the beliefs we have developed may be related to the stereotypes that we have formed around issues like sexuality, abortion, alcohol, marriage, ageing and disability, health care policy and other people’s rights (Federico, 2009). As healthcare workers our duty is to provide services that meet or target group and help them feel empowered without being judgmental thus avoiding imposing our values and beliefs...
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...My Beliefs, Values, and Clinical Gestalt with Individual’s and Systems Jerra K. Roberts University of Phoenix CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY: I certify that the attached paper, which was produced for the class identified above, is my original work and has not previously been submitted by me or by anyone else for any class. I further declare that I have cited all sources from which I used language, ideas and information, whether quoted verbatim or paraphrased, and that any and all assistance of any kind, which I received while producing this paper, has been acknowledged in the References section. This paper includes no trademarked material, logos, or images from the Internet, which I do not have written permission to include. I further agree that my name typed on the line below is intended to have, and shall have the same validity as my handwritten signature. Student's signature (name typed here is equivalent to a signature): ___Jerra K. Roberts ________________________ ___ My Beliefs, Values and Clinical Gestalt with Individual’s and Systems’ Clinicians working in the Human Service field have extremely challenging jobs. They must learn to balance their own beliefs with the client’s beliefs. This involves taking the clinicians’ personal values and experiences and putting them aside to determine what is the best treatment approach for the client. Recognizing my own identity will help me see how I fit in the community and with the clients who I interact with...
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...Our founders Warren and Kay Ivie have established their core beliefs with family values as an integral part of our company culture, and are committed to unifying our associates across the globe. Over the past 24 years, Ivie Companies has grown tremendously with over 700 associates in more than 40 offices across the U.S. and China. With so many associates spread across the world, the Ivie leadership team has leveraged their Jostle intranet in several innovative and useful ways to achieve organizational goals and build a strong company culture. Our leadership team has used the Jostle intranet to keep our associates informed and up-to-date with any changes happening at Ivie, such as new company acquisitions, promotions, charity events, job openings...
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...American family values and beliefs have changed over the past hundred years. There are various types of families nowadays, such as married couples with or without children, single parents, or stepparents with children, homosexual partners with adopted children, etc. There are three different time periods and three movements that illustrate the changes in American family values and beliefs. According to Lim and Smalzer (2008), “Sociologist Barbara Dafoe Whitehead labeled these three periods the period of Traditional Familism, the period of Individualism, and the period of The New Familism” (p.184). The three social and political movements in the second period, the period of Individualism, respectively are The Sexual Revolution, The Women’s Liberation, and The Anti-War Movement. In Mona Lisa Smile, these three periods and movements are characterized in the behavior and language of the actresses. The first time period is Traditional Familism, which lasted for twenty years from the mid-1940’s to the mid-1960’s. It is a period after World War II. Lim and Smalzer (2008) considered that the predominant configuration of this traditional period is, “A married couple with children” (p.184). They also concluded, “three characteristics stand out in this period: conformity to social norms, greater male domination of the family than in the later periods, and clear-cut gender roles”(p.184). It suggests that the division of family roles is clear-cut, which husband and wife being charged with...
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...My Beliefs, Values, and Clinical Gestalt with Individuals and Systems Stephanie Ramsdale BSHS/322 November 7, 2011 Tracy Newman My Beliefs, Values, and Clinical Gestalt with Individuals and Systems The variety of things I have been learning about my personal and professional assumptions in regards to clinical helping have been vast. I didn’t realize how much of what I personally believe would need to be put aside for the betterment of the client. I was unaware of the many elements involved when conducting an interview. For example, focused attending which has two main components, psychological attending and physical attending. Psychological attending requires the ability to put our own personal issues aside and completely focus on the needs of the client. Physical attending requires various components. Gerard Egan (1994) created an acronym stating the five components involved in physical attending they are as follows: S-sit squarely O-open posture L-lean forward E-eye contact R-relax Not only was I unaware of the various elements in conducting an interview I hadn’t given any thought to the various locations an interview could take place. I simply assumed these interviews would be done in the office of the clinician. I didn’t realize that many times these interviews would be in a vehicle, school, or other public place. Clinical Listening is another important aspect of conducting an appropriate interview. It is important...
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...Beowulf in Relation to Anglo-Saxton Beliefs and Values In the epic poem, Beowulf, there are many references of Anglo-Saxton beliefs and values and the effects they have on the characters and the outcome of the story. As the setting of the story takes place in Anglo-Saxton times, these beliefs and values were well represented and well valued by the many characters of the story, such as Beowulf, Hygelac, Hrothgar, and Wiglaf. The Anglo-Saxton values consisted of generosity, friendship, loyalty, and bravery. Anglo-Saxtons also desired their kings to be chivalrous, powerful, and daring. Most importantly, the epic reveals the values of Anglo-Saxton society in its chivalry code, as well as the code of knighthood. Beowulf demonstrates Anglo-Saxton values and beliefs by strengthening...
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...Values, Beliefs, Clinical Gestalt with Individuals, and Systems University of Phoenix I am learning as much as I can about myself through the journal entries, exercises, and team discussion questions to better myself as a future therapist or clinician. To be productive and effective I must recognize, and accept my strengths and weaknesses with an attitude of striving for excellence. I have learned a great deal about myself and the areas where I can improve in the clinical setting. I realize that with improvement there will be challenges. I will overcome these challenges by utilizing the knowledge I am obtaining in these series of classes. My Values and Beliefs All the choices and decisions I have made in my life are based on my values and belief system. My parents strived to teach me the best values and to instill wholesome values. I was raised to always know a person can not be judged on what is seen, but by what you learn of them. In a clinical atmosphere I believe I can put these lessons to use. I know not to judge a person based on their situation as each person has a story that has led to where they are today in life. There are certain issues that I have an opinion about that I know I will have to set aside in order for my client to benefit. A few of these issues are abortion, molestation, rape, and murder. Realize every situation has a story behind it and I need to be able to hear the story so that I can help my client in need. My Clinical...
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...JOSEPH ABBOUD M- 0420 983 952, H- 02 9633 9538, jga_c17@hotmail.com Summary * 12 years professional experience in the Aquatic and Surf Life Saving industry and am currently looking for a slight career change, in Business Administration, Sales and Marketing. * Extensive experience as Swim school Coordinator / Squad Coach / Learn to Swim Instructor/ Life Guard in Aquatic Education and Surf Life saving industry. * Management experience- Currently coordinating a Swim School with 35 employees. * Key transferrable skills; excellent communication skills, strong stakeholder management, problem solving skills, excellent time management relationship building skills and of course my outstanding customer service/ admin skills. * Eager to combine my extensive knowledge and experience within sports administration along with my passion to work hard, make a positive difference and a significant contribution to your organization Education / Qualifications * Bachelor of Business Management - Swinburne Online University 2014- Present (Studying via Correspondence) * Certificate IV in Training and Assessment * Certificate IV in Community Recreation * High School Certificate Year 12 (Parramatta Marist High) * Year 10 School Certificate (Parramatta Marist High) Certifications * Certificate II in Public Safety (Surf Life Saving Australia) * Certificate II in Public Safety * Senior First Aid Certificate * Aust Swim; Teacher...
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...Deference between Values assumption and Beliefs Knowing the difference between your beliefs and values can be a little confusing. People use both to guide their actions and behavior and to form their attitudes towards different things, but they are essentially different. Beliefs are the convictions that we generally hold to be true, usually without actual proof or evidence. They are often, but not always connected to religion. Religious beliefs could include a belief that God created the earth in seven days, or that Jesus was the son of God. Religions other than Christianity also have their own set of beliefs. Non-religious beliefs could include: that all people are created equal, which would guide us to treat everyone regardless of sex, race, religion, age, education, status etc with equal respect. Conversely someone might believe that all people are not created equal, which results in racist and sexist values and attitudes. Beliefs are basically assumptions that we make about the world and our values stem from those beliefs. Our values are things that we deem important and can include concepts like ‘“equality, honesty, education, effort, perseverance, loyalty, faithfulness, conservation of the environment and many, many other concepts. Our beliefs grow from what we see, hear, experience, read and think about. From these things we develop an opinion that we hold to be true and unmovable at that time. From our beliefs we derive our values, which can either be correct or...
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...The belief system consists of three different levels: at a broad level are the deep core beliefs, which consist of very general stable and constant values and opinions; at the next level are the policy core beliefs, which define how to translate the deep core beliefs into practice; the third level includes the secondary beliefs, which consist of detailed variable and changeable rules and guidelines. Core beliefs and values remain stable, and they are passed on from parents to children and are reinforced by major social institutions as for the secondary beliefs and values are more susceptible to change. Marketers can easily manipulate consumers secondary beliefs which are flexible and elastic enough, and they can customize them and alter them in a way to meet their purposes and objectives which is at the end to change the consumers secondary beliefs and values in a way to implant in them the readiness to buy the marketers products and services which will obviously be more attractive to them after the marketers create a certain consistency and natural extension between the consumers secondary beliefs and values and their feelings of needs and wants to purchase a particular product or service to complement and satisfy the requirements of their secondary beliefs and values. As for the consumers core beliefs and values, it is very hard for marketers to alter them since they are very stable and almost invariable by nature but still marketers can benefit from them especially by segregating...
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...Sexual Beliefs and Attitudes How people beliefs and attitudes affect the way they think about sexuality. People feel uncomfortable or embarrassed and find it difficult to discuss any subject about sex. Sexuality is made up of many things other than personal contact and sexual relations. Sexuality is an important part of who a person is and what she or he will become. Sexuality affects how a person thinks, feels, acts, and see others peoples. It affects how they see male and female. Sexuality includes the whole person and personality. Sexuality begin at birth and ends in death. It includes feelings about self-concept and self-esteem, how they feel about being male or female, and how well people get along with others. Sexuality deals with body image, affection, intimacy, pleasures, and relationships. People learn about sexual attitudes or beliefs at homes, churches, schools, and society. Religious individuals are much more resistant to utilitarian modes of thinking than their less religious counterparts. Most parents want to talk openly with their children about sexuality, but often they do not feel prepared to do so. Parents often question when to start having these conversations and what to say to their children, or how would be the best way to express their family values, beliefs and attitudes. When parents are open and talk about these topics honestly, they help their children develop respect for relationships and provide them with important information. Parents want to...
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...------------------------------------------------- LO1. Be able to critically assess own beliefs, attitudes and value systems 1.1. ------------------------------------------------- Explain the difference between beliefs, attitudes and values ------------------------------------------------- Beliefs ------------------------------------------------- A belief is an idea that a person thinks is true. It is an internal feeling and can come from different sources such as individual experiences, the influence of others or the acceptance of societal or cultural norms. Beliefs are often held true by a person without any actual proof, evidence or rationality, although a person may seek reasons for their potential beliefs in their own way. It is possible for beliefs to change and/or grow over time depending on what a person sees, hears, experiences, reads or thinks about. Beliefs may by influenced by other people and this may also result in beliefs changing or developing as a person meets new people, reaches adulthood, gets married, has children or changes jobs for example. Throughout the course of a person’s life, their beliefs will change but their stable, long lasting beliefs will develop and stem into their values. ------------------------------------------------- Values ------------------------------------------------- Values are the beliefs by which a person chooses to order their lives and make their personal choices. A value is a belief that a person has committed to it and now regards it...
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...Section 1 - Be able to critically assess own beliefs, attitudes and value systems 1.1 Explain the difference between beliefs, attitudes and values A belief is an internal feeling that something is true even though that belief may be unproven or irrational. A belief can come from different sources, such as a person’s own experiences, the acceptance of cultural and societal norms e.g. religion, or what other people say e.g. education. Once a person accepts a belief as a truth they are willing to defend, it forms part of their belief system. Beliefs lead into a person’s values which are stable, long standing beliefs about what is important to that person. They become standards by which people order and prioritise their lives and how they make choices. A belief will develop into a value when a person’s commitment to it grows and they see it as being important. Examples of values could be happiness, wealth, career success or family. In order to be able to make clear, rational, responsible and consistent decisions people need to be able to articulate their values. Attitudes are the mental dispositions people have towards others and the current circumstances before making decisions that result in behaviour. People primarily form their attitudes from underlying values and beliefs. However, factors that may not have been internalised as beliefs and values can still influence a person’s attitude at the point of decision making. Typically influences include the desire...
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