“Exploring Personal Values and Integrating them into Social Work Practice: Reflections on Diversity, Oppression, and Privilege”

The purpose of this paper is to explore and reflect (Cognitive and Affective Processes) your personal value system and how it can be integrated into what you have learned in class (NASW Code of Ethics, CSWE Core Competencies, Social Work Values and Unique Perspectives (Strengths, PIE, Ecosystems), ETC), in readings, through course discussions, and personal and professional situations and brought and what you think will be strengths and challenges along with current self-care/regulation practices and how these can be relied upon and broadened for your future as a social worker. 
Going further, you will also need to integrate your current, challenged, and future cognitive and affective processes regarding diversity, oppression, and privilege at the personal level (Micro), within your communities and connecting with larger groups (Mezzo), and at the larger context of policy and larger systems (Macro). Critical thinking skills, depth in reflection, self-awareness, and thoughtful writing needs to be utilized.
Social Work Values and Ethics Paper (50 points) Paper is required to be 3-5 pages, 12 point font, with double-spacing and APA Formatting. Please follow APA format for formatted title page, page numbers, internal citations and a reference page with 3 references as a minimum (textbooks can be included as citations).  Title page and reference page are not included in page limits.
What would you consider to be your core values?
Where and how did you learn these values?
In what areas do your values agree with learned social work values (NASW Code of Ethics, CSWE Core Competencies, and unique social work perspectives (Strengths, PIE, Ecosystems)?
In what areas do your values diverge with learned social work values?
Discuss your major area of study and practicum or volunteer experiences, if applicable, population(s) you are interested in working with, and what your future plans for work involve
What are your working definitions of core values and ethics?  Discuss ways that your core values have been part of what has led you to your course of work and study so far in your life
Review ways that your core values and ethics have been challenged at times in your life through school and work experiences
How might any areas of difference between your values and learned social work values affect your ability to practice in your chosen social service field?