A1- Previously, I worked at a school where my integrity was challenged, and now I am in a field where integrity is a core value. These core values are a foundation for the type of person we can grow into in this profession, and I personally value that. It was a strange experience working in an environment that challenged my core beliefs and morals. I'm aware that this profession can do the same, but I will be challenged in a positive way geared towards accepting others. For example, I am not used to using different pronouns for people, but I know that I want others to feel accepted so it's something I am working on remembering and educating myself on. - Araya Baldwin

A3- With the advancement of technology, it is much easier to contact people you need to get in touch with. For my self-care with technology, I will not be answering emails or calls regarding work outside of office hours. Additionally, I have Googled my own name and made sure that anything that was connected to me was appropriate and decent for the public eye. I don't have any personal social media, but if I did, I would make everything private and keep what I post about family/friends limited. When in the office, I make sure my phone is on do not disturb and that all of my clients information is confidential. I also ensure that when I am taking supplemental notes, I am using the code names for the clients instead of their real names.

A2- This statement raises a question regarding power for me because while it's not feasible to provide a set of rules for how social workers should act in all situations, it's hard to be prepared for the unprepared. If a social worker can be held accountable for unethical practices that they are unaware of, how is that ethical for the social worker to face consequences?