A. (Can you just make up something) Interests and Hobbies: B. (Can you just make up something) Strengths/Qualifications for the Practicum: C. (Can you just make up something) Weaknesses/Learning needs from the Practicum Agency: D. (Can you just make up something) Type of Supervision Desired 6. How would you describe your childhood and family of origin? What influence has this had on you today? 7. What significant life events have you experienced? 8. Besides school, what other areas of interest (or involvement) do you have? 9. How would you describe yourself? Include an assessment of your strengths and weaknesses. 10. How do you think others see you? 11. What causes you stress, how do you respond when stressed and what coping mechanisms do you use? 12. Describe what skills you would like to further develop in your practicum experience, what your expectations are, and what most concerns you about your practicum experience: 13. Describe your social work knowledge and skills: 14. Describe how your values fit with the social work profession:
Social work is an academic discipline and profession that concerns itself with individuals, families, groups and communities in an effort to enhance social functioning and overall well-being. Qualities needed for social work are critical, organization, emotional intelligence, proper communication skills, empathy, tolerance and setting of boundaries. The values highlighted above fit well into the profession of social work since they are all centered on better relations with humanity.