I love to cook and am always looking for a good new recipe. However, after scouring Pinterest, I was unable to come up with the recipe for a good social worker. Being rather creative and comfortable in the kitchen I decided to make my own recipe and here is what I came up with:
Equal parts:
Knowledge (of yourself, your clientele and your community)
Values (clear in your own yet respectful of those of others)
Skills (communication, flexibility and crisis management)
Combine until smooth.
This is the basic recipe and I do not suggest altering that portion. However, additional ingredients typically add a more complex and better flavor. I always suggest adding:
Sense of humor
Thick skin
Supportive work environment
Balance
Also to be added per your personal taste:
Sarcasm
Colorful language
One last tip: Do not overcook! Every social worker must beware of burn out!!
I really enjoyed your cooking list, especially the comment to not overcook! To the basic ingredients I would add "Passion". One has to have a lot of drive and a big heart to take on such work.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure also if everything can go together smoothly. I think social workers are constantly adjusting how things are balancing to meet particular clients (tasters of the recipe so to speak).
Thanks Doctor. I appreciate your feedback. Perhaps it is more of a dough that requires kneading and shaping.
ReplyDeleteYou must be a Top Chef! This was perfect! lol
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