Asking for Help
Helpers Seeking Help - Kanako Okuda
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Helpers Seeking Help
Field learning exposes you to your new role as a professional social worker. It can be emotional, which forces you to change and grow. The process involves anxiety and a wide range of feelings. Knowing when to ask for help assures you that you are not alone in the journey.
When to Ask for Help
When You Have Concerns About...
Assignments
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Not enough or too many assignments
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Feeling unprepared
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Feeling unsafe
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Difficulty understanding assignments
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Needing accommodations to complete your assignments
Field Instructor
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Relationship with the field instructor
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Inconsistent or not enough supervision
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Not getting feedback
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Your work not being observed
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Not getting support with your assignments
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Agency politics
Personal
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Life crises involving your family members
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Illness
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Major life events
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Financial issues
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Academic issues
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Vacation schedules
Other
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Getting sick or injured at your field placement
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Being asked to participate in an investigation by the agency or outside authorities
Sources: Bogo (2018); Glassman (2016); Kanno & Koeske (2010); Ting (2010); Zeff, Kaersvang, & Raskin (2016).
Where to Seek Help
Your School
Field Education
Accessibility Accommodations
Your Field Instructor
Your Informal Support Network
Family & Friends
Other Professionals
Medical professionals & attorneys
