Spring 2026 SOWK 487w Week 03 - Enhancing Relationships and Working with Families

A presentation at Heritage University in February 2026 by Jacob Campbell and is tagged with Heritage University, BASW Program, SOWK 487w

A presentation slide features bold text reading, 'Enhancing Relationships & Working with Families,' alongside a simple house and family icon. Additional details include 'Spring 2026 SOWK 487W Week 03,' and 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University.' The background is light blue.

The image is a presentation slide with a structured layout. On the left, the 'Agenda' includes: 'Review family system framework,' 'Discuss family engagement,' 'Practice with starting services,' and 'Implementing first/second order strategies.' On the right, 'Learning Objectives' feature: 'Demonstrate the ability to apply the family systems framework to assess key dynamics in family functioning,' 'Distinguish between first-order and second-order interventions and identify appropriate applications for each,' and 'Reflect on their own family experiences and beliefs to better understand their professional approach to working with families.' The top reads 'Week 03 Plan' under 'Continuing to Learn About Families.' At the bottom, it's noted as “Spring 2026 SOWK 487w with Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University.”

A slide titled 'Family Systems Framework' outlines assessment dimensions for case situations, including topics like homeostasis and family roles. Instructions for group discussions are provided. Spring 2026 SOWK 487w with Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University.

The slide outlines 'Family Engagement' considerations, including cultural perspectives, communication styles, authority of social workers, and dynamics of minority status. Spring 2026 course, mentions Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., Heritage University.

Object: Slide titled 'The Initial Session' Action: Lists steps for engagement in a helping process, including establishing relationships and clarifying roles. Context: Includes scenarios like emergencies and family dynamics, and encourages group discussion.Text: - Establish a personal relationship with individual and group- Clarify expectations and explore reservations about session- Clarify roles and the nature of the helping process- Elicit family's perceptions of the problem- Identify wants and needs of family members- Define the problem as a family problem- Emphasize individual and family strengths- Establish individual and family goalsScenarios include:- In a client’s home- In an emergency room in a hospital- Parent-child situation in which the child is the identified client- With a minority family where extended kin are present- LGBTQ+ family- Elderly minority grandmother caring for her grandchildren- Parent-child conflict with teenage children- Immigrant family with school-aged children, where the parents speak their native language- A child or children have been placed outside of the homeSpring 2026 SOWK 487w with Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University.

The image contrasts two strategies. 'SECOND ORDER STRATEGIES,' in a pink circle, foster family structure changes. 'FIRST ORDER STRATEGIES,' in a black rectangle, solve problems within the current family structure.

The image features a black square with white text listing 'FIRST ORDER STRATEGIES,' including 'Problem-solving approaches,' 'Skills training,' and 'Contingency contracting.' A pink circle labeled 'SECOND ORDER STRATEGIES' is in the top left. Additional text includes: 'Something new,' 'Expanding on what is already there,' and a footer: 'Spring 2026 SOWK 487w with Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University (Hepworth et al., 2023).'

Title 'Second Order Strategies' in pink highlights bullet points about modifying misconceptions, communication patterns, family rules, and more. Includes interventions, feedback, and conflict disengagement. Footer cites Jacob Campbell from Heritage University.

A cartoon boy and girl appear to be arguing. The slide, titled '15 Fair Fighting Rules,' is from a presentation for Spring 2026 SOWK 487v with Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW at Heritage University.

Text on the slide reads: 'Validating vs. Invalidating Statements.' Below are three monkey emojis (see-no-evil, hear-no-evil, speak-no-evil). At the bottom left, it reads: 'Spring 2026 SOWK 487w with Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University.' The background is teal with a blue stripe.

A red alarm clock is centered on a red background. Large white text reads 'TIME OUTS.' Small text below notes: 'Spring 2026 SOWK 487N with Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LICSW at Heritage University.'

Presentation slide displays four problem-solving steps: 'Engage with family members,' 'Recognize strategy shifts,' 'Understand power/hierarchy,' and 'Understand social relationships.' Context: Considerations for adapting to families. Course: Spring 2026 SOWK 487w with Jacob Campbell, Ph.D., LCSW at Heritage University. (Hepworth et al., 2023).

Text on the black slide states 'Problem Solving with an Adolescent Mother and her Foster Parent,' with a caption below reading '[Silence].'

**Object**: Presentation slide**Action**: Displays discussion prompts**Context**: Instructs partners to discuss family dynamics, metacommunication, unspoken rules, and societal beliefs.**Text**: - 'WHAT DOES YOUR FAMILY LOOK LIKE'- 'WORKING WITH PARTNERS DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:'- 'Identify some examples of verbal or nonverbal metacommunication that you have used.'- 'Describe how an unspoken rule in your family governs the behavior of family members.'- 'List three societal beliefs and reflect upon how these beliefs may affect the families that you work with.'- 'Spring 2026 SOWK 487w with Jacob Campbell, Ph.D LICSW at Heritage University (Hepworth et al., 2023)'

Dr. Jacob Campbell

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Description

In week three, we continue to learn about working with families. We move beyond assessment and understanding to how we can work with families and some skills for enhancing relationships. Students will read chapter 15 of Hepworth et al. (2023). Next, we will dive into family engagement and first- and second-order strategies for families.

The agenda will be as follows:

Review the family system framework
Discuss family engagement
Practice with starting services
Implementing first/second order strategies

Learning Objectives include:

Demonstrate the ability to apply the family systems framework to assess key dynamics in family functioning.
Distinguish between first-order and second-order interventions and identify appropriate applications for each.
Reflect on their own family experiences and beliefs to better understand their professional approach to working with families.