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regardless of her pregnancy. When Joe self-disclosed about his marijuana use, Sally could not
have considered any other alternatives as other alternatives may violate the Code of Ethics.
Considering the progress made by Joe and Sue, however, Sally could have ignored Joes selfdisclosure or could have talked to Joe privately to figure out possible solutions. Social work with
willing clients and those who are forced to see the social worker, as is the case with Joe, pose
many differences. Willing clients are engaged, cooperative, and open in conversation. They
want the help and services provided to them whereas clients who are forced to see the social
worker take time to open up and become comfortable. Initially, they lack trust in the workerclient relationship. Social workers who work in positions as agents of social control face
special challenges such as not only fighting for the client but having to maintain stability and
control for the greater good of the community. They have to be able to do more with less because
responsibilities increase with less support. Burnout is long-term exhaustion and diminished
interest in work. Workers in this particular setting might be more prone to this experience due to
heavy caseloads and continuous service delivery. Possible motivations Joe might have had for
disclosing the information on his drug use to Sally includes the positive outcomes Sally has
reached with Joe, Joes trust in Sally in leading him in the right direction, and Sallys continuous
support to positively transform Joe into a righteous individual.