Assume You Are a Professional Social Worker Who Is Acting

question 29

Essay

Assume you are a professional social worker who is acting as a counsellor for recovering substance abuse addicts.You are visiting a de-addiction and rehabilitation center to counsel Ross, a 37-year-old inmate.He appears to be recovering slowly.He is cooperative but moody and unpredictable at times.He is fervently religious and quotes extensively from the holy book of his faith.Identify the most challenging aspects of dealing with Ross.Describe your initial approach and the language you would use during your first session with Ross.

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Definitions:

Conflicts of Interest

Situations where an individual's or entity’s obligations to multiple parties could compromise the decision-making or actions taken, typically due to a clash between personal and professional interests.

Accounting Profit

The net income of a company as calculated by subtracting total expenses from total revenue, according to accounting rules.

Agency Problem

A conflict of interest arising between parties with a principal-agent relationship, where the agent's actions may not align with the principal's best interests.

Stockbrokers

Professionals who buy and sell stocks and other securities for their clients, on a stock exchange or over the counter, in return for a fee or commission.