Practicing What I Value: Growth and Identity in Social Work

Author

• Janelle Diane Schmit, University of Montana, MissoulaFollow

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Graduation Date

Spring 5-8-2026

Document Type

Portfolio

Degree

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Degree Name

Social Work

School or Department

Social Work

Abstract

This portfolio showcases my growth as a social worker during the MSW program, highlighting both my academic accomplishments and practicum experiences. It contains artifacts that illustrate my proficiency in the key areas of social work practice. Guided by my personal and professional values, my work focuses on empowering individuals and communities in a variety of settings.

Keywords

integrated behavioral health, systems awareness, structural barriers, trauma-informed, patient-centered, reflective practice

Subject Categories

Personality and Social Contexts | Social Justice | Social Work

Recommended Citation

Schmit, Janelle Diane, "Practicing What I Value: Growth and Identity in Social Work" (2026). Graduate Student Portfolios, Professional Papers, and Capstone Projects. 547.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/grad_portfolios/547