Social workers are guided by the profession's values and ethics to advocate for and empathise with vulnerable individuals, families or groups. Watch the TEDx Talk by social worker Brene Brown on empathy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HznVuCVQd10 to reflect on what belongs to an empathic way of working with people In this reflection essay, you are required to critically evaluate your personal and professional value system as related to working with vulnerable people. Carefully consider: 1. your own values, how they were acquired, and how they impact on your view of the world. 2. The social work profession's core values and how these relate to your personal values. 3. Think of ways in which you can deal with value tensions and conflicts in working with vulnerable people