Principle of individualization

 At the foundation of social work practice is a belief in the uniqueness of the individual and his or her intrinsic value. Each individual’s nature is capable of integrating and directing its own forces in a manner distinct from that of any other individual’s nature.

The social worker regards each client’s problem as unique and works with the client to find the most satisfactory way for him or her to deal with his or her personal problem circumstance. This principle reminds the social worker that when interacting with the client, he or she is not dealing with an inanimate object or a lower entity.

Because the client was unable to find a solution to his or her problem, he or she should not be regarded as a person devoid of dignity, worth, or value. This is a common response the client receives from the community. As a result, the client believes he or she is a worthless human being and develops a negative self-image.

As a loving and assisting professional, the social worker should feel that the client is an individual with dignity, worth, and respect, and that given the correct environment and encouragement, he or she has the potential to emerge from his or her unwanted position with dignity and respect. Furthermore, the social worker should always keep in mind that each client is unique and distinct from other clients experiencing a similar problem, as each person responds and reacts differently to the same stimuli and enters or exits different problem situations in different ways.

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