Spring 2026 SOWK 591 Week 14 - Advanced Seminar II

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Spring 2026 SOWK 591 Week 14 - Advanced Seminar II

title: Spring 2026 SOWK 591 Week 14 - Advanced Seminar II date: 2026-04-24 17:08:50 location: Heritage University tags:

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Week 14 for SOWK 591 is synchronous, with class on Saturday (04/25/25). Students will reflect on their practicum experience in their journals. During class, we will have a student-led discussion on professional development, engage in mindful movement, participate in a group reflection on their practice, and complete end-of-year evaluations. The following is the agenda:

  • SLED: Continued Development (Professional and Self)
  • Mindfulness activity
  • Practice Learning Reflection Group
  • End of semester evaluation

The learning objectives this week include:

  • Students will provide feedback to help guide this course.
  • Students will analyze their practicum experience, reflecting on how it connects to their development and demonstration of competence.
  • 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 actively practice a mindfulness activity.
  • Students consider continued development and its application to practice.
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The slide contains a weekly agenda and learning objectives. The agenda includes continued development, mindfulness activity, reflection group, and evaluations. Objectives focus on feedback, shared experiences, mindfulness, and development application.

Agenda and Learning Objectives: Plan for Week 14

The following is the agenda:

  • SLED: Continued Development (Professional and Self)
  • Mindfulness activity
  • Practice Learning Reflection Group
  • End of semester evaluation

The learning objectives this week include:

  • Students will provide feedback to help guide this course
  • 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 actively practice a mindfulness activity.
  • Students consider continued development (professional and self) and its application to practice.
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Slide with text 'Continued Development (Professional and Self)' and a button labeled 'Student Led Discussion' on a white background.

Student Led Discussions (SLED)

Topic this week is Continued Development (Professional and Self)

[Whole Group Activity] Give selected students opportunity to facilitate presentation/discussion regarding topic.

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Two stylized silhouettes stand in mirrored poses, hands on hips, separated by a dotted line. Text reads: 'Mirror Movement with a Partner. Mindful Movement / Flow Activity.' (Bennett, n.d.)

Mirror Movement with a Partner: Mindful Movement / Flow

Bennett describes this activity we are going to do do as behavioral mirroring and a way of enhancing empathy.

[Small Group Activity] Movement with a Partner

Please find a partner and designate one person as for the “A” role and the other person for the “B” role.

(Pause to allow time for participants to find partners)

This activity is one in which you will mirror the other. If you are leading, make sure to make your movements as if you are in slow motion. If you are mirroring the other person, remember that you should be looking at the other person and moving your face just as they do – but as if in a mirror. It may help to pretend that there is a mirror in front of you, so if the leader closes their left eye, your close your right eye. This is not Simon Says where you do what the other person does afterwards – your goal as a mirrored image is to make the action at the same time they are doing it.

(Pause)

Person A, you will start as the leader. Move you face, and only your face, in slow motion. Try making different facial movements or displaying different emotions. Person B, mirror the facial expressions of Person A.

(Allow 1 minute)

Next, Person B, you are the leader. Person A, you must mirror Person B’s face.

(Allow 30 seconds).

Next, Person B you are still the leader. This time, you may move your arms, legs, and torso as well. Again, move slowly! Person A, continue to mirror Person B’s movements.

(Allow 1 minute)

Now switch – Person A you can lead, moving your entire body. Person B, mirror their movements in real time.

(Allow 30 seconds).

Reference

Bennett, A. (n.d.) Enhancing empathy through behavioral mirroring: A 5-minute experiential activity. The Hub of the Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society. https://hub.mobts.org/enhancing-empathy-through-behavioral-mirroring-a-5-minute-experiential-activity/

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A chart lists mindfulness activities divided into categories: Breathing Practices, Guided Meditation, Sensory Grounding, Mindful Movement/Flow, Creative/Art-Based, and Intention/Reflection. Activities include Box Breathing and Mandala Coloring.

🪷 Mindfulness Activities: During Seminar I & II

We have done a lot of activities this year between the two seminar sections. They include:

  • Breathing Practices
    • Box Breathing (Fall 2025, Week 02)
    • Whale Breath (Spring 2026, Week 07)
  • Guided Meditation
    • Walking Down the Spiral Stairs (Fall 2025, Week 04) — from DBT Skills Training Manual
    • Five Senses Grounding (Fall 2025, Week 06)
    • Wheel of Awareness & Plane of Possibility (Fall 2025, Week 08) — by Dr. Dan Siegel
    • Progressive Muscle Relaxation (Fall 2025, Week 13)
  • Sensory Grounding
    • Taste and Smell (Spring 2026, Week 05) — with essential oils and raisins
  • Mindful Movement / Flow
    • Poi Ball Spinning (Fall 2025, Week 10)
    • Chair Yoga (Spring 2026, Week 10)
    • Mirror Movement with a Partner (Spring 2026, Week 14) (will do today)
  • Creative / Art-Based Mindfulness
    • Turtle Technique with Coloring Mandala (Fall 2025, Week 11)
  • Intention & Reflection
    • Setting Intentions (Personal and Group) (Spring 2026, Week 01)
    • 5-Minute Gratitude Free Write (Spring 2026, Week 03)
    • Zen Card Contemplation (Spring 2026, Week 12)

[Whole Group Activity] Debriefing Mindfulness Activities

  • Has this practice impacted your life or our practice in any ways?
  • Which activities were your favorite, or least favorite?
  • What other activities should I consider for next year?
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Practice Learning Reflection Group slide displaying discussion topics and norms. Left side lists check-in question and three practicum discussion points. Right side outlines four group norms emphasizing respect, openness, participation, and confidentiality.

Practice Learning Reflection Group

Review Group Norms:

  • We will be respectful of each other
  • We will approach our dialog with an open mind
  • We will engage and fully participate
  • We will keep our client’s information confidential

Group Check-in Question: What are the perspectives, skills, lessons, or competencies that you will take away from your practicum placement and into your future career?

Practicum Discussion:

Discuss any of the following:

  • Discuss things going on at your practicums.
  • Explore client needs and group problem-solving.
  • Share about the work you are doing with your clients.
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Question

Anybody willing to follow up with an incoming student regarding WSW?

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Text slide displays a QR code for course evaluations. Left text reads: 'End of Course Evaluations. Please do for 591 and 596. Look for a link in MyHeritage on the sidebar.' QR code link: 'https://forms.office.com/r/UCiDuVrQ1U'.

End of Course Evaluations

[Whole Group Activity] Give time to complete course evaluations for 591, 596, and practicum.

Also 2026 Practicum Student Evaluation.