Competency 6

Lacey Bullard
6.1
Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-
environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to engage with
clients and constituencies

Understanding that some residents don’t want to be in the facility so trying to

empathize with person-in-environment
6.2
Use empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage diverse clients
and constituencies

Show empathy to residents, listen to their needs, show that you care and they might
open up more to you.