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Week Three Client Paper Erica McLaughlin BSHS/305 08/11/2014 Jill Raichel Week Three Client Paper Every human being has problems. Problems are a part of life unfortunately, but how a person views, treats and prevents those problems defines the difference between clients and helpers. We all need help sometimes and the range of problems and the skills needed to solve those problems are as different and complex as the clients and helpers themselves. Problems facing clients today “Problems usually indicate that something exists that is causing the client to experience trouble or discomfort” (McClam & Woodside, 2012, Chapter Chapter 5). Problems can be overwhelming and unfortunately where there is one problem, there is usually…show more content…
Rapid societal change can cause mass confusion, unfamiliar situations, panic and hysteria. Adjusting to changing demands is not easy. A client may not possess the skills needed or hold the mindset to deal with a societal change. Natural disasters, mass layoffs or technological advances are examples of how clients can be affected by societal change. Unlike a situational problem – societal change is usually out of the client’s control. These clients usually need a Human service professional to help them gain the recourses they need to overcome the change and get back on their feet. They can also prepare the client with education and confidence for drastic changes that can occur in the…show more content…
The first skill and most important is communication. “Communication involved sending a message to another person with the conscious intent of it affecting the receiver’s behavior” (McClam & Woodside, 2012, Chapter Chapter 7). If the helper and client cannot communicate effectively, using verbal and non verbal communication the helping process with be unsuccessful. The key to communication and a skill that a helper or Human service professional must possess is listening. It is crucial in building a relationship with the client. Not just nodding of the head type of listening, but it must be active listening. The client needs to know that the helper hears them, understands them and is involved in what they are saying. Asking questions and using reflective listening is important, all while keeping the objectives in mind. Listening gives the helper insight on the situation, helps gather information and gives clues on to what the clients thought process may be.
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