This paper aims to focus on the topic of ethical faith integration. The use of this skill is important in order to avoid any potential legal and ethical issues when considering integrating faith into practice. Every individual has different views on whether or not integrating faith in practice is possible or if is it rationale. Practicing faith in communities can be accomplished in many ways for individuals with any religion. This skill is an important technique needed in the social work profession. It is important to gain much knowledge and use of this skill.
To my understanding, ethical faith integration is being ethical about one's faith. Ethical faith integration is the practice of your religion and the understanding of others’ faith if it differs from your beliefs. It is important to be ethical and understanding of others' faith and belief. Not everyone has the same faith and belief, so some may disagree because it is different from their own. However, it is important to try and keep an open mind when it comes to ethical faith integration.
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When considering integrating faith in practice, I find that inputting your own faith into others can cause legal and ethical issues. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics states the ethical principles and standards that must be followed in the social work profession. One ethical standard is 4.02, which is discrimination. “Social workers should not practice, condone, facilitate, or collaborate with any form of discrimination based on religion,” (National Association of Social Workers, 2008). Therefore, the client should not be discriminated against for having a different religion than the social worker.
Integrating faith in practice is possible and rationale because it is a part of our everyday lives. Especially if the church is a resource that will be useful to a client, then the social worker must integrate faith into practice. There may be situations that which practicing in faith is needed along with some interventions that involve practicing in faith. In the book, Why I Am A Social Worker, many of the social workers’ stories involve them practicing their own faith in practice. A social worker named Allison integrated faith in practice, “by seeing the value of each student, praying for him, and helping him to find his own power to make life choices,” (Garland, 2015). So, my view on integrating faith in practice is that it is possible and rationale depending on the issue or situation of the client and their needs.
Social workers can practice in faith communities anywhere. Churches are one of the main sources to practice faith in communities. Another way to practice is through religious organizations. Social workers can also gather and create their own religious ceremonies. Getting communities together and having a religious gathering by doing a church service and having activities that involve religion could also be a way to practice their faith.
I want to learn more about the importance of this skill and how I can better myself with this skill. I would like to learn about the proper techniques I need to take when using this skill. I would like to learn how it could be used in any situation if needed. Along with when and how to use this skill in my future career as a social worker.
- Garland, R. (Ed.). (2015). Why I am a social worker. Botsford, CT: North American Association of Christians in Social Work.
- National Association of Social Workers. (2017). NASW code of ethics. Washington, DC: Author. Retrieved February 8, 2021, from https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics
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