Social workers occupy different roles within society, such as: therapists, counselors, and administrators. These respective vocations focus on creating an environment that evokes both warmth and understanding. A social worker with arrogant or smug qualities will not inspire trust in clients. A social worker with such qualities affirms the belief that a naturally empathetic personality is fundamental and that empathy is a main component of my character. To give an illustration of this attribute, my partner's father has cancer and, although our religious, political and cultural views are very different, he confides mainly in me. Active listening plays a key role in our discussions, because to demonstrate empathy, we must grasp the point of view of others and understand their