Viernes, Jomar D.

BSSW-2
7 Social Work Principles
1.)Principle of Acceptance
 In order to achieve the optimum results, both the client and the social work practitioner must accept each
other.
2.)Principle of Individualisation
 As the foundation of social work practice is a belief in the uniqueness of the individual and his or her
intrinsic value.
3.)Principle of Communication
 Communication between the social worker and the client is critical in social work.
4.)Principle of Confidentiality
 This principle serves as a solid foundation for the appropriate application of social work intervention.
5.)Principle of Self-Determination
 The client’s right to self-determination is emphasised by this idea. Every individual has the right to
determine what is best for him or her and to choose the methods by which to achieve it.
6.)Principle of Non-judgemental Attitude
 The non-judgemental attitude principle assumes that the social worker should enter the professional
interaction without prejudice.
7.)Principle of Controlled Emotional Involvement
 The notion of regulated emotional engagement protects social workers from becoming too emotionally
invested in their client’s problems or becoming too objective