Social work is a discipline that can be a very rewarding experience for both the worker and the client. The practice involves working with individuals, families or groups who are struggling to cope with life challenges. The social worker must combine his or her personal qualities, creative skills, and social concerns with professional knowledge in order to help the client's social functioning or prevent the development of social problems (Bradford W. Sheafor, 2008, p. 34). Social work practice seeks to promote human well-being while addressing the processes by which individuals and groups are marginalized or reduced in their ability to participate as citizens (Ian O'Connor, 2006, p. 1). There are many different perspectives and approaches examined by the practitioner to determine an appropriate approach to intervention. In determining the best solution for the client's needs, the professional evaluates the client with respect to the environment in which he lives or is associated with, family dynamics and many others. The professional also relies on their values ​​and beliefs to guide them in this decision (Micheson, 2011). Your values ​​are your driving force, meaning it outlines what influences you and what qualities are important (Micheson, 2011). Values ​​are a consistent preference that influences a person's decisions and actions based on that person's deepest beliefs and commitments. Values ​​are fundamental beliefs about how things should be and what is right and useful (Bradford W. Sheafor, 2008, pp. 36,39). Your beliefs are our assumptions and support how we see the world; give shape to what we believe to be true. These are important components to the practice structure process because they are linked to how... middle of paper ......burning to be a voice for my future client, helping to remove barriers or obstacles that limit customers from exercising their civil rights or receiving rights or benefits due to them (Micheson, 2011). Works Cited Bradford W. Sheafor, C. R. (2008). Techniques and guidelines for social work practice. Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc. Dean H. Hepworth, RH-G. (2010). Theory and skills of direct practice of social work. Belmont, CA: Cengage Learning.Ian O'Connor, M. H. (2006). Social work and social work practice. London, England: Pearson Education, Australia. Iris Marion Young, AA (2005, October 19). Feminist perspectives on power. Retrieved from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: plato.stanford.edu/entries/feminist-power/Micheson, A. (2011, January 27 - ongoing). Practical frameworks - SS 217, frontal lesson. (s. Tracy Manuel, interviewer)