Date of Completion
2024
Document Type
Honors College Thesis
Department
Social Work
Thesis Type
Honors College
First Advisor
Kelly Clark O'Keefe
Second Advisor
Danielle Jatlow
Keywords
mental health, stigma, social work, language
Abstract
An open question in the field of social work is: How does language impact social work practice? The language used in social work practice is powerful, as it can make service users feel validated or cause harm. The terminology and frameworks used in the helping profession can either strengthen or reduce existing stigma, and this review of current literature will explore the terms and frameworks that are being utilized to reduce stigma and also which terms to avoid when working in a helping professional role.
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Recommended Citation
Bombard, Jasmine, "The Power of Language in the Helping Profession: A Review of Current Literature and Proposed Application to the Field of Social Work" (2024). UVM Patrick Leahy Honors College Senior Theses. 611.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/hcoltheses/611