Helping people help themselves is a fundamental principle of the social work profession. In the process of studying Xi social work profession, Guo Lao had some superficial understanding of this principle, and also heard some experts in the industry talk about this principle. Among the many interpretations, Guo Lao agrees with one of the views, that is, he believes that helping others to help themselves is actually helping "people help themselves". Through the help of others, the client (client) can enhance his or her own subjectivity, independence, and initiative, rather than enhancing his dependence, so that he can solve specific difficulties independently, that is, to help others achieve the purpose of self-help or help.
For the social work profession, this viewpoint is basically in line with the actual work, that is, to help the needy groups in need, solve the difficulties in their lives, and help individuals, families and their social environment to better adapt to each other. For example, it plays an important role in assisting community management, especially in the areas of crime correction, social integration, counselling for the sick, and caring for the elderly and children.
Therefore, the principle of helping people to help themselves shows that social work is a professional service and a way to help people. Charity workers can learn from the principle of social work to help others help themselves to optimize the concept and process of charity work.