M1: Empathy Discussion
Instructions
Watch the video below. You only need to watch the first hour for this assignment, but you are welcome to watch the entire video if you desire.
Next, consider this quote by Theodore Roosevelt.
No one cares about how much you know until they know how much you care. Theodore Roosevelt
Then answer the prompts below.
Consider the following prompts, and provide an integrated response:
What is your impression of the worker’s style?
How does the worker create a safe environment?
Where do you see the worker encourage and support the client’s free expression?
How does he respond to what the client expresses?
How does the worker operationalize and use unconditional positive regard? Empathy?
How does the worker further the development of the therapeutic relationship in his style and responses?
What is the connection between the quote shown above and the video you watched as it relates to social work?
What concerns do you have about being able to create a safe environment and communicate empathy and unconditional positive regard?