My understanding of interdisciplinary care was also enhanced when multiple patients with substance abuse issues and other with community violence problems resulted in the need of community resource specialist. Social work involvement in interdisciplinary collaborations assisted the team with prioritizing, establishing, and achieving treatment goal. In addition, the social work discipline encouraged other team members to understanding the person’s external barriers that could affect recovery; such as, lack of family support, prior history of substance abuse, or lack of living arrangements. Involvement in interdisciplinary relationships encouraged me to advocate for patient needs while reminding the team of client rights and preferred desired health care treatment. By week six of the practicum, I understood that social work is part of a bigger team; however, it is important to encourage the understanding of a holistic care of the patient. Literature states interdisciplinary collaboration as a; “effective interpersonal process that facilitates the achievement of goals that cannot be reached when individual professionals act on their own”.