Eigen Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 That's why I advised her to go back to the people who's feathers were apparently rustled and smooth things over. To explain to them that jumping over them wasn't intentional, and she wasn't slighting their knowledge/ability/etc, but that she was just worried about the lack of supervision at the site and felt she had a short time to remedy the situation. It's amazing how much even a rather weak apology and explanation can do to smooth things over, and worry/stress/anxiety is always a good back for such an apology, in my experience. Being as the OP hasn't posted or logged into the site since the first night, I'm assuming they're gone and the discussion here is more general for others to use as a reference in the future. justastudent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justastudent Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Eigen: I will concede that any sort of apology could very well smooth over any perceived disrespect. It can't hurt right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eigen Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 An apology never hurts. And while morally, I believe that you should only apologize if you actually think you were in the wrong.... Practically, I also support apologizing if someone else felt you were, and it doesn't hurt you to do so. If nothing else, you can consider it validating their feelings, and phrase your apology carefully, in accordance. You're apologizing for the fact that they were upset/put off by your actions, not because you believe they should have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMSW Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 If you're not sincerely sorry, it will show and will make a faux apology look like sarcasm. It puts you in a worse predicament to be inauthentic. It's best to just move past things and not dwell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowsun Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 This seems to be a common theme in many programs, including my BSW program. Keep your chin up; it definitely is not you and no one seems to understand unless they go through this experience (which I have). This is an issue with admitting too many students when there aren't enough placements which is an issue created by both the Universities AND the CSWE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrow Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I hate to say it, but I don't think it's unheard of for a social work student to get to a field placement the first day and know it's just not going to work out. Field offices then deflect any criticism, knowing they don't have enough resources or placements and honestly know very little about where they're sending students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersocialworker Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 It's my understanding that the internship MUST have a licensed Social Worker who is able to sign off on your experience at the placement to meet the requirements for CSWE accreditation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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