DISCUSSIONIn the book of Sampa (2017) he identified five functions of the applied social sciences in

which he explained that their presence is much felt in the areas of but not limited to children and family
agencies, health care settings, including community-based clinics and hospitals, schools, correctional
facilities, settings that serve the aged/elders.Applied social science services are indispensable to the full
transformation of a child because they are critical to unblocking all barriers to the individual’s, group’s,
and community’s holistic development.Applied Social Sciences for Self-DevelopmentCounseling, social
work, and communication have distinct contribution in services they put out for self-development.
According to one therapy, sometimes, people will want to ‘feel better’ or be more engaged with their
lives and relationships. Some people will have a very clear idea of areas they want to change in their
lives while others will be less sure of the goals they want to set for themselves. Self-development
counseling can help identify and improve any areas of life that might need attention.Some people use
self-development counseling for help with career or family matters, when they feel stuck and
unmotivated or when they feel they are not reaching their full potential. Some people have used self-
development counseling to prepare for an interview, a presentation at work or other big life event. Time
spent with a therapist can help focus on goals and increase motivation.Whether it’s assertiveness, self-
confidence, help with public speaking, help with interviewing skills, preparing for a wedding, help with
diet or fitness goals or any other kind of personal endeavor, self-development counseling supports you
along the way.Social Work offers a wide range of services, particularly in aid of emancipating the
marginalized individuals and facilitating services necessary for self development. While communication
empowers the individual to be 3sure that the message comes across accurately by considering the
message itself, the audience or receiver, and how the message is likely to be received,