On this page you will find Blog Post 2 – Center for Humane Tech. The instructions for this post are located in Module 3, Week 1.
Blog Post #2 – Social Work Anxieties
One ethical tension mentioned in Reamer (2024), was the issue of boundary crossing. The notion of clients being curious and searching their practitioner online isn't something new or unheard of. Yet, in this digital age, it has become very common for individuals...
Blog 2
One idea from Reamer's article that made me uncomfortable was the use of artificial intelligence in social work. I think AI can be helpful because it can save social workers time by organizing information or helping with documentation, but I do not think it should...
Blog Two
Part One: In Reamer's article Social Work Boundary Issues in the Digital Age, the issue that made me the most uncomfortable was clients being able to find social workers online. Working as a Behavioral Health Technician in the emergency department, many of the...
Boundaries of Tech Advances in Practice
Part 1 After reviewing the content by Haidt, I was understanding of the concerns mentioned and appreciated the concepts of humans being ultrasocial and in need of deep connection, however I do not believe that the platforms mentioned are not safe for young...
Blog Post 2: Ethical Challenges
Part 1 As I reflected on Reamer's article, I found myself asking one important question: Can AI truly do the job of a social worker without personal contact or social engagement? From my perspective, the answer is no. While I believe AI can improve efficiency,...
Addiction, Boundaries, and the Ethical Use of Technology In Practice
Part 1: Through the Eyes of Reamer As a neurodivergent in recovery, I found Fredric Reamer's "Social Work Boundaries in the Digital Age" of particular interest. Because of a perfect storm of life circumstances and being neurodivergent, I never learned how to set...
Blog Post #2: Ethical Challenges
Part 1 — Through the Reamer Lens I chose to read Reamer's Social Work Boundary Issues in the Digital Age (2024). The one ethical tension that made me most uncomfortable was practitioners developing sexual relationships with their clients. It is troubling to imagine a...
Blog Post 2 – Digital Boundaries and Tech. in School
Have you already encountered a version of this tension in a placement, a prior job, or even your personal life? What did you do? I have not had a personal experience with boundary issues online with a client or in my personal life, thankfully, but what this article...
Blog Post 2 – Ethical Challenges
Something that stuck out to me in Reamer's article about maintaining boundaries in the age of technology was his discussion about communicating with clients and families outside of traditional work hours. My initial reaction was how complex this issue is and it is...
Blog Post 2 – Ethical Challenges
Part I: Through the Reamer Lens Social Work Boundary Issues in the Digital Age (2024) One ethical tension mentioned in Reamer’s article that I found most uncomfortable is connecting with clients outside of business hours. This resonated with me because I have...