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 Puterea asistentelor sociale de a transforma posibilitatea în realitate [The Power of Social Workers to Transform Possibility into Reality]

    by:
  • Johannes Herwig-Lempp (Hochschule Merseburg, Doctor of Philosophy, Professor at the University Merseburg, dealing in particular systemic social work, teamwork and professional awareness. Supervisor and trainer. Str. Grosse Ulrich nr. 51, 06108 Halle, Str. Grosse Ulrich nr. 51, 06108 Halle, E-mail: johannes@herwig-lempp.de, www.herwig-lempp.de)

Social Workers do have power – although they themselves often have a different point of view. However, it is the readiness to perceive power as a tool that forms the basis for even reaching out for change. So that´s why it is essential that social workers become aware of their power – in order to make use of it in the best possible way.

Keywords: constructivist power, gender perspective, power in social work