Fall 2024 SOWK 590 Week 01- Getting Settled with Advanced Seminar I

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Fall 2024 SOWK 590 Week 01- Getting Settled with Advanced Seminar I

title: Fall 2024 SOWK 590 Week 01- Getting Settled with Advanced Seminar I date: 2024-08-21 21:01:00 location: Heritage University tags:

  • Heritage University
  • MSW Program
  • SOWK 590

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The advanced seminar is an opportunity to reflect on your learning from your practicum placement. In this first session, we will review the overall format of this class by examining the course syllabus. In each synchronous session, we will discuss our practicum placement. To do this effectively, we will develop group norms. We will also engage in a mindfulness activity and some student-led discussion each week. We will make a plan for these.

During our in-person session, the following is the agenda:

  • Reviewing course syllabus
  • Learning contract planning
  • Developing practice learning reflection group norms
  • Mindfulness activity
  • Planning for student-led discussion (SLED)
  • This week’s SLED topic: Safety & Well Being, Self-Care

The learning objectives this week include:

  • Students will recognize the shared experiences of peers in their practicum and be able to use the group as a method for sharing and problem-solving.
  • Students will analyze their practicum experience, reflecting on how it connects to their development and demonstration of competence.
  • Students will actively practice a mindfulness activity.
  • Students consider safety, well-being, self-care, and how they relate to their practice.
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Slide showing a meeting agenda and learning objectives. The agenda includes syllabus review, contract planning, group norms, mindfulness activity, and discussion planning. Objectives focus on shared experiences, practicum analysis, mindfulness practice, and self-care.

Week 01 Agenda and Learning Objectives

Agenda

  • Reviewing course syllabus
  • Learning contract planning
  • Developing practice learning reflection group norms
  • Mindfulness activity
  • Planning for student led discussion (SLED)
  • This weeks SLED topic: Safety & Well Being, Self-Care

Learning Objectives

  • Students will recognize the shared experiences of peers in their practicum and be able to use the group as a method for sharing and problem-solving.
  • Students will analyze their practicum experience, reflecting on how it connects to their development and demonstration of competence.
  • Students will actively practice a mindfulness activity.
  • Students consider the topics of safety, well-being, and self-care and how it relate to their practice.
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The slide features two main elements: On the left, bold text reads 'Course Syllabus' with the subtitle 'The General Map of this Class.' On the right, an image of a detailed syllabus from Heritage University is displayed.

Course Syllabus: The General Map of this Class

Course Syllabus Page on My Heritage Show the syllabus page, the forms that have been uploaded.

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A presentation slide lists three elements: 'Attendance,' 'In-Class Participation,' and 'Weekly Reflective Journal' within a dark rounded rectangle. It is titled '3 Products.' The slide mentions 'Course Grading: Pass/No Pass.'

Course Grading

This class is a pass/no pass class. There are three products that you will be graded on.

  • Attendance (Can only miss one session)
  • In-Class Participation
  • Weekly Reflective Journal
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The slide features text with icons describing an 'In-Person Format.' Actions include 'Practice Learning Reflection Group,' 'Mindfulness Activity,' and 'Student Led Discussion,' set on a muted green background.

In Person Class Format

Each week, the following will be the format of the class that we meet in-person.

  • Practice Learning Reflection Group
  • Mindfulness Activity
  • Student Led Discussion
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Slide featuring a dark gray rectangle with text 'Reviewing Learning Contracts.' Below, bullet points read: 'Where are you at in development,' 'Scheduling a time to review,' and 'Support you need.'

Reviewing Learning Contracts

We need to make a general plan for learning contracts.

  • Where are you at in development
  • Scheduling a time to review
  • Support you need
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A series of colorful wooden signs on a stone wall displaying positive messages: 'BE THANKFUL,' 'Know you are loved,' 'Pay with hugs and kisses,' 'Try new things,' 'BE HAPPY,' 'Show compassion,' 'BE GRATEFUL.' On the left, text reads: 'Developing Group Norms. What are our rules for the practice learning reflection group.' Photo credit: Jonny Gios on Unsplash.

Developing Group Norms

What are our rules for the practice learning reflection group

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A diagram describes 'Box Breathing.' Arrows form a square around a central black box, guiding through steps: 'Inhale for 5 seconds,' 'Hold for 5 seconds,' 'Exhale for 5 seconds,' 'Hold for 5 seconds.' Central text reads 'Box Breathing.'

Box Breathing

I want to start our little meeting today with a self-care practice. This might be something that you are familiar with or not. but it is a simple but powerful way to breath. It is a form of deep breathing employed by the Navy SEALS and used in yogic practice as well. Sometimes it is called 4x4 breathing or equal breathing

It has a tone of benefits, including:

  • Lowers stress
  • Activates the parasympathetic nervous system (fight or flight)
  • Calms the mind

I created a this to help show us how to do it, but it is simple and just counting to four or five on inhale/hold/exhale/hold. The slides are going to have the arrow move and each of the little circles will appear around the square 1 per second.

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A square labeled 'Box Breathing' is surrounded by arrows and circles. Arrows indicate a cycle: 'Inhale for 5 seconds,' 'Hold for 5 seconds,' 'Exhale for 5 seconds,' 'Hold for 5 seconds.'

Box Breathing - Round 1

So we are going to start with our inhale…

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A diagram illustrating 'Box Breathing' with arrows indicating a sequence: 'Inhale for 5 seconds,' 'Hold for 5 seconds,' 'Exhale for 5 seconds,' 'Hold for 5 seconds.' A number '2' is in the corner.

Box Breathing - Round 2

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A diagram illustrates 'Box Breathing,' featuring arrows and circles around a central black square. Text details the process: 'Inhale for 5 seconds,' 'Hold for 5 seconds,' 'Exhale for 5 seconds,' and 'Hold for 5 seconds.' A number '3' is at the bottom right.

Box Breathing - Round 3

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The image features a list titled 'Student Led Discussion Topics' with topics and corresponding codes: W-01 to W-14, covering well-being, justice, identity, activism, cultural competence, ethics, and innovations.

Student Led Discussion Topics

This week we are going to talk about “Safety & Well Being, Self-Care “ but I want to spend some time planning who is going to do what.

  • Talk about how this will look

[Whole Class Activity] Set out each week around the room. students spread out to the section they are interested in.

List of weeks

W-01 Safety & Well Being, Self-Care W-03 Self-Care and Burnout Prevention W-05 Restorative Justice Practices W-07 Intersectionality and Identity W-09 Community Organizing and Activism W-11 Cultural Competence in Practice W-13 Ethical Considerations in Social Media Use W-14 Innovations in Social Work Practice

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Text 'Safety, Well Being, Self-Care' is centered, surrounded by alternating black and yellow squares on a white background, giving a sense of order and emphasis.

Student Led Discussion

Safety & Well Being, Self-Care