Spring 2025 SOWK 487w Week 07 - Empowerment Groups in Social Work

A presentation at Heritage University in March 2025 by Jacob Campbell and is tagged with BASW Program, Heritage University, SOWK 487w

Two cartoon mice converse on a black background; one asks, 'Are you pondering what I'm pondering?' Text includes 'IN SOCIAL WORK,' 'EMPOWERMENT GROUPS,' 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW, Heritage University,' 'SOWK 487,' 'Spring 2025.'

The slide lists an agenda under 'WEEK 07 PLAN,' featuring topics: 'Family Treatment Modality Research Presentations,' 'Empowerment theory and group work,' and 'Midterm Feedback.' Creator: Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW, Heritage University.

Slide with text on a black background. Main text: 'A-03: FAMILY TREATMENT MODALITY RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS.' Bottom left corner: 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW, Heritage University.' Bottom right corner: 'SOWK 487a, Spring 2023.' White cartoon animals in corners.

A building labeled 'ACME LABS' in a dark, starry setting features text: 'STEVEN SPIELBERG PRESENTS PINKY and THE BRAIN.' Right side reads 'Pinky and The Brain Theme Song.'

A stylized gavel labeled 'Power & Empowerment' rests above text reading, 'WHAT WOULD YOU DO $1 MILLION (Berks County Transition, 2012).' Presented by Jacob Campbell, Heritage University, for SOWK 487V, Spring 2023.

A cartoon businessman stands with folded arms beside text. The text reads: 'I AM NO BIRD; AND NO NET ENSNARES ME: I AM A FREE HUMAN BEING WITH AN INDEPENDENT WILL'— Charlotte Brontë, Jane EyreAbove are segments labeled 'EMPOWERMENT,' 'WHAT IS IT?' 'WHY IT'S IMPORTANT?' 'HOW WE DO IT?' in red and green boxes against a blue background.

Slide lists principles of empowerment theory: 1. Fight all oppression. 2. Maintain understanding of oppression. 3. People can empower themselves. 4. Connect with others for empowerment. 5. Share power between clinician and client.Bottom text: Jacob Campbell, PhD, UCSW, Heritage University. SOWK 487w, Spring 2025.

Slide displays principles of empowerment theory. Text outlines five points focusing on client-centered approaches, viewing clients positively, aiming for social change, examining clinician practices, and addressing broader social-political issues.

Slide text outlines empowerment in micro practice, focusing on self-efficacy. Key points: skill building, gaining self-awareness, learning to navigate systems. Includes acknowledgment: 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LCSW, Heritage University.'

Slide titled 'Step 2: Critical Consciousness' discusses empowerment theory. It emphasizes connecting clients to the broader context by identifying barriers, defining power, and providing group support. Includes the presenter's credentials.

Text slide titled 'STEP 3: SOCIAL CHANGE' describes creating significant social change through policy/legal changes, mentorship, and connecting activities. Footer credits Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW, Heritage University, and mentions 'SOWK 487w Spring 2025.'

The slide outlines four stages in empowerment within mezzo practice: 'Planning,' 'Consciousness Raising/Conscientization,' 'Social/Collective Action,' and 'Embeddedness in the Community.' Cited references include Breton (2017) and Garvin et al. (2017).

Flowchart titled 'Intervention/Collaborative Action' with four stages: Planning, Consciousness Raising/Conscientization, Social/Collective Action, Embeddness in the Community. Key points include inclusivity, clear purpose, dual focus, risk, and time.

A slide with a blue flowchart titled 'INTERVENTION/COLLABORATIVE ACTION' containing stages: 'PLANNING,' 'CONSCIOUSNESS RAISING/CONSCIENTIZATION,' 'SOCIAL/COLLECTIVE ACTION,' 'EMBEDDEDNESS IN THE COMMUNITY.' Text explains collaborative actions: 'Mutual aid model,' 'Developing actions to address needs expressed.'

A hammer drives a nail through labeled blue boxes: 'Planning,' 'Consciousness Raising/Conscientization,' 'Social/Collective Action,' and 'Embeddeness in the Community,' into a green box reading 'Implement the actions to address expressed needs.' Context includes references to 'Stages in Empowerment in Mezzo Practice.'

The slide features four blue boxes labeled 'Planning,' 'Consciousness Raising / Conscientization,' 'Social / Collective Action,' and 'Embeddedness in the Community' under 'Intervention/Collaborative Action.' Notes mention group poststage and consolidating changes.

A group of diverse women stand together, clapping and smiling, in a room with a wooden shelf. A large screen displays a message. Text on the slide:'DR. ANDREA MONTGOMERY DI MARCO, PH.D.How a Group of Refugee-immigrant Women Living in the Diaspora in Metro-Vancouver Define Flourishing and Experience Participatory-Hospitality: A Feminist Participatory Action Research'Photo credit: Jimmy Jeong/The Globe and Mail.

QR code for course feedback is centered on a dark background. Text reads, 'MIDTERM COURSE FEEDBACK PLEASE COMPLETE.' Additional text: 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW Heritage University' and 'SOWK 487w Spring 2023.'

Dr. Jacob Campbell

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Description

We return to the topic of work with families in week seven. Students will complete their presentations and share evidence-based family treatment modalities. They will also start reading a portion of the content from Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (2014) Section 1, which presents a model for psychoeducational groups. During class, we will look at the empowerment theory in group work and some examples of how this is implemented. The agenda for class this week is as follows:

Family Treatment Modality Research Presentations
Empowerment theory and group work
Midterm Feedback