I have learned to appreciate diversity and am looking for opportunities that increase my competence in this area. Working with diverse populations, I have learned that diversity represents individual and human differences that impact how we solve problems, work, and learn. We often lump diversity into three main categories, race, gender, and ethnicity; however, diversity is expanding and we must include all aspects of diversity. There are several factors that distinguish us and the dimensions of diversity can be hidden or visible. They may remain constant or fluctuate as life changes and may not be easily defined. Social workers must embrace diversity and its dimensions and understand that diversity is multidimensional. 6. Describe your experience providing and receiving professional help services. It's a pleasure to help others, but I have also received help by using services within the military network. I am a military spouse dealing with long deployments, short visits, and managing and getting through them requires assistance from time to time. I take advantage of the free counseling services provided by military mental health services because they support me