I have the task to show how I intergraded child welfare content and issues into my coursework and to tell which preservice competencies I have used or observed in my internship.The information I work below describes what I have learned in the coursework and how I used competencies in my coursework and during my internship. My question is, Am I on the right track or do I need to include more information?

Over the past semester, I have used my competency and theories to show me how to help clients identify their problems, set goals, and work to resolve or manage issues to enhance their environment. I have integrated all nine competency levels and theories in my coursework, using examples of life situations to explain competency and the correct theory needed in each case. Integrating child welfare content and issues in my coursework helped me become aware of how to use the laws and regulations correctly at a micro level. Repeating scenarios has made me familiar with the laws and regulations needed to work at the micro level. For example, using competency seven in a case during my internship helped me understand theories of human behavior and their social environment so I could critically evaluate and apply my knowledge in assessing the client and family. I collected and organized data and applied critical thinking to interpret information from the client, which allowed me to connect her to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

The opportunity to apply my critical thinking to my practice has helped me recognize the differences between my professional and personal values. Integrating competencies into my fieldwork and coursework over the past semester allowed me to study diversity and to see how essential it is in forming identity regarding areas such as age, culture, disability and ability, ethnicity, gender, immigration status, marital status, race, sex, Etc. Taking the content of social work core coursework and the issues that may arise has allowed me to understand how important the rights of an individual are. It has also taught me not to cross barriers that take away the rights of an individual. The past semester has taught me how to translate findings into documentation.

The theories have brought awareness to real-life situations and the importance of analyzing situations using facts, not assumptions.I used Cognitive Behavior Theory (CBT) during an interview with my mentor. This theory focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, encouraging clients to identify patterns of irrational and self-destructive thoughts and behaviors that impact emotions. Incorporating this theory into the interview enabled the client to change her behavior and way of thinking so she could process her feelings.The family life circle theory is an emotional and intellectual stage you pass through from childhood to retirement as a family member. In this theory, you will face challenges in your family that will allow you to build or gain new skills. While interviewing this client using this theory, the changes that she was experiencing were intersecting with everyone in the room. My mentor and I worked together with the client to assess her needs by supplying resources for receiving therapy, housing assistance, and resources for her to take co-parenting classes with the father.