Motivational tools in social work. Practice of implementing social work after separating it from administrative proceedings

In the empowerment-based social work, a particularly important element on the effectiveness of helping is the willingness of the assisted person to introduce changes. The presented article aims to help a social worker in building such readiness for people who are not determined to change, by acquiring the ability to motivate them. It discusses the role of motivation in the process of helping and presents practical tips for a social worker on how to effectively motivate, including incentive tools for use in social work.