In the context of social work, which of the following is an example of the skill of representing?
A. Focusing on a client’s experience
B. Sharing a different perspective with a client than what he or she previously believed
C. Seeking feedback from a client
D. Contacting a homeless shelter to facilitate a client’s admission
ANS: D
Contacting a homeless shelter to facilitate a client's admission is an example of the skill of representing. The skill of representing includes those actions social workers take on behalf of clients in pursuit of agreed-upon goals. We usually engage in representational activities to facilitate clients' interaction with members of various social systems. Representing incorporates the roles of social broker, case advocate, and mediator (Compton et al., 2005).
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