Personal Reflection Social Work Theory and Practice

Question: Discuss about the Personal Reflection for Social Work Theory and Practice. Answer: Introduction: In the past few weeks, I worked on a group project - Social Work Theory and Practice. The purpose of the group project was to accommodate with the person, in requirement of foods and provisions and to be familiar with society contribution and recognition of the concern at the local stage. We went into collaboration with a dine-in restaurant for the goal fulfilling and identified a day on which the project would be carried out. The goal was to acquire as much meals possible in exchange of contributions from the customers visiting the restaurant. The overall objective of out project was to participate into social work and link communities within the society to form a sort of social cohesion (Northen Kurland, 2013). All the group members decided to identify the kind of skills required for completing the project and committed to recognize the competencies we would acquire after completion. We expected to establish a relationship between the dine-in and the community shelter for whom we are conducting this project. We also aimed to create awareness so that other businesses adopt a similar model within the local community. We employed a postmodern social work critique (Fook Pease, 2016) by attempting to reform constructions within the civilization. It allowed us to monitor and identify with units in similar context and integrate their positive practices. We also decided to draw practice from feminist paradigm (Munson Saulnier, 2014) and use anti-colonial tactics to tackle with discrimination and worldly affairs. The work was divided into all the group members and my role in the project was to assess theoretical underpinnings and its relation to the outcome of the project. I also had to construct a presentation, draw up, and edit the final report. Our initial attempts generated no response after repeatedly trying. I then got in touch with someone who could help and has done this kind of social work before. The whole process was quite hard, and more than what was expected. It was difficult to find a willing party for the attempt and it was easier when I tried to find someone who had participated in such things before also. In addition, I got immense support from my group members, and all of them meticulously carried out their responsibilities, except two of them. I could not match wavelengths with them, and it hampered my progress and the projects too. I tried to cooperate with them as much possible, as I wanted the project to be a success. I tried to carry out my responsibilities as best as p ossible and support the theories in a proper way so that they can end up in an accomplishment for the project. After collecting the parts from everyone, I constructed an appealing project presentation and shared it with the team members. I tried to give in my best in the data collection process, however, I feel I could have done better in understanding the view points from which the others have completed their roles in the project. Because of that, it took some time for me to understand that instead of searching for some new dine-in, we should concentrate on someone who has the experience and is willing to repeat it. Reflecting on my whole experience of working in a community group project, I felt that I had a very positive experience and I was happy with the amount of things I have learned and experienced in the course of the social work project. I believe communities should follow our attempt and integrate such practices in their operations. It would help build teamwork skills and provide everyone with the experience that would help them work in a team in future or learn cooperation. It can be very beneficial too in the context of social and community work, at the same time preventing wastage of food at restaurants. It would also benefit by building social cohesion and interaction among members of the community. I expect this experience would help me grow professionally as it has helped me broaden my view about the importance of community service. It is a rewarding endeavor, helps bonding with group members, community members, and encourages advocating for the vulnerable and needy (Brown, Liver more Ball, 2015). References Brown, M. E., Livermore, M., Ball, A. (2015). Social Work Advocacy: Professional Self-Interest and Social Justice.J. Soc. Soc. Welfare,42, 45. Fook, J., Pease, B. (Eds.). (2016).Transforming social work practice: Postmodern critical perspectives. Routledge. Munson, C., Saulnier, C. F. (2014).Feminist theories and social work: Approaches and applications. Routledge. Northen, H., Kurland, R. (2013).Social work with groups. 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