The social worker-client relationship: Difficulties and solutions

The social worker-client relationship is a construction that depends on both parties. Difficulties that may arise support the importance of assertive communication and maintaining professional boundaries. In rural areas, specific problems (such as lack of resources, administrative tasks /clearly und...

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Published in:Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Brașov. Series VII, Social sciences, law Social sciences, law, 2019-01, Vol.12 (2), p.377-386
Main Authors: Marc, Cristiana, Makai-Dimeny, J, Bacter, Claudia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Boundaries
Communication
Emotions
Empathy
Professional ethics
Professional relationships
Professionals
Rural areas
Skills
Social Sciences
Social work
Social worker-client relationships
Social workers
Sociology
Supervision
Values
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Summary:The social worker-client relationship is a construction that depends on both parties. Difficulties that may arise support the importance of assertive communication and maintaining professional boundaries. In rural areas, specific problems (such as lack of resources, administrative tasks /clearly undefined roles, difficult to maintain confidentiality, etc.) make the mission of the social worker even more difficult. Understanding the contextual factors by the social worker, professionally managing the relationship with the client, efficient time and stress management, the balance between professional and personal life are essential and must be supplemented with measures from the organization (avoiding overloading, supervision and support and training).
ISSN:2066-7701
2066-771X
DOI:10.31926/but.ssl.2019.12.61.2.20