Jacob Campbell, LICSW Heritage University Fall 2022 Working with Groups and Families SOWK 487 Theories of Practice II
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Agenda Introduction to Theories of Practice II Initial activity Discuss class Review syllabus Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University SOWK 487 Spring 2022
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Managing Expectations How we can both be happy What are your expectations? Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University SOWK 487 Spring 2022
Managing Expectations How we can both be happy You’re Happy You’re Not Happy I’m not Happy Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University I’m Happy SOWK 487 Spring 2022
Best way to make sure everybody has opportunities to participate Devices Chat and zoom functions Planning Group Norms Camera during class Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University SOWK 487 Spring 2022
SOWK 487: Theories of Practice II (3 credits) Spring 2022, Heritage at CBC Reviewing Syllabus Part by part Jacob Campbell, LICSW Office Hours: By Arrangement Office Location: None Course Hours: Mondays 5:30 – 8:15 PM Email: campbell_j@heritage.edu Cell Phone: (509) 392-1056 Class Location: SWL 108 Course Description Generalist Social Work Practice with microsystems. Knowledge and methods to bring about planned change with individuals and client-identified family systems practice in interpersonal skills. Students must have completed PSY 101, SOC 101, and BIOL 111 or permission of the program chairperson. Course limited to majors. Course Purpose The purpose of SOWK 487 is to teach practical skills that students can take with them in working with groups and families. It focuses on both therapeutic groups and task groups. Most of the weeks, students have opportunities to practice facilitating groups with their classmates and or various group activities that students can take with them. Relationship to Other Sequences and Other Courses Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University SOWK 487 is a practice class focused on teaching skills for effecting change in clients in groups and families. There are three theories of practice courses during a student’s time in the social work program. Each one focuses on a different level of interaction. First, starting with individuals, then SOWK 487 Theories of Practice II looks at working with groups. Finally, SOWK 488 looks at working with communities and a macro perspective. SOWK 487 Spring 2022 Land Acknowledgement
SOWK 487 Theories of Practice II Connecting theories to practice for working with groups (therapeutic and task) and with families Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University SOWK 487 Spring 2022
Text Book Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University Helpful Resources SOWK 487 Spring 2022
Competencies & Objectives Focus of this course and the program Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior Engage Diversity and Di erence in Practice Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice Engage in Policy Practice Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities ff Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University SOWK 487 Spring 2022
Format of the Class Large Group Discussion Small Group Discussion Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University Role-Play & Practice Group Activities Lecture Format SOWK 487 Spring 2022
Assignments Points Break down of all the assignments this semester A-01: Class Engagement and Attendance A-02: Family Treatment Modality Research Presentation A-03a: Group Intervention Pitch A-03b: Group Member Feedback A-03c - Re ective Paper A-04: Research Paper to Inform Group Practice 5% 20% 20% 20% 10% 20% 10% 10% A-05a [EC]: Group Participation Re ective Paper A-05b [EC]: Evidence-Based Practices for Culturally Competent Social Work fl fl Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University SOWK 487 Spring 2022
Academic Honesty Who’s information is this? Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University SOWK 487 Spring 2022
Information Sections • Attendance • Library • Credit Hour Requirements • Campus Security & Safety • Accommodation Policy Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University SOWK 487 Spring 2022
Appointments & Questions I’m very reachable Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University SOWK 487 Spring 2022
Tentative Schedule S What is the plan anyways? Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University M T W T F S 😎 😎 😎 😎 SOWK 487 Spring 2022
Rubrics Initial Content Area Emerging Developed x x Content Area 1 Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University Highly Developed 1 SOWK 487 Spring 2022
Don’t forget to read chapters 1 and 2 for next week Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University SOWK 487 Spring 2022