Fall 2025 SOWK 590 Week 04 - Advanced Seminar I

A presentation at Heritage University in September 2025 by Jacob Campbell and is tagged with Heritage University, MSW Program, SOWK 590

A circular diagram features stylized figures holding hands, symbolizing unity. The text reads, 'Advanced Seminar I, Fall 2025 Week 04 for SOWK 590.' At the bottom: 'Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University.'

**Object**: Presentation slide **Action**: Lists agenda and objectives **Context**: Educational session **Important Text**: - **Agenda**: Plan for week 04 - FLED: Restorative Justice Practices - Mindfulness activity - Practice Learning Reflection Group - **Learning Objectives**: - Students recognize shared experiences and use group for sharing/problem-solving. - Actively practice mindfulness. - Consider self-care/burnout prevention related to practice.

Text 'Restorative Justice Practices' centered on a white background. Above, 'Faculty' and 'Student Led Discussion' appear. Bottom right notes 'Moved to Week 06 - Self-Care and Burnout Prevention.'

Diagram showing circle formats, each represented by unique icons: Basic Circle, Fishbowl, Feedback, Popcorn, Spiral, Wheelhouse, and Small Group Circles. Title: 'Varieties of Circle Formats: Different Methods of Facilitation' (Clifford, 2013).

Silhouette of an open hand illustrates teamwork values; surrounding text reads: 'Use kind words and actions,' 'Practice safety,' 'Group goals,' 'Honest feedback,' 'No grudges.' Titled 'Full Value Contract.'

A table displays a '5 Point Scale' indicating levels of well-being:5 - I feel fantastic!4 - I feel well.3 - I am ok, but I feel a little off.2 - I am not well. I just need time.1 - Emotional, leave me alone, check in with me later.

A presentation slide features a list of reflective questions and prompts for an 'End of the Day Group,' including self-assessment, feedback, and goal-setting. An hourglass icon is present.

Two overlapping circles labeled 'Rational Mind' and 'Emotional Mind,' with 'WISE Mind' at the intersection. Text explains characteristics: Rational is logical; Emotional is mood-driven; Wise integrates both. Context: Mindfulness Activity from DBT Skills Training Handbook (Linehan, 2015).

A spiral staircase descends while the text provides a mindfulness exercise: 'Mindfulness Activity' from 'DBT Skills Training Handbook.' It guides imagining walking down to one's center, embracing sensations and quiet.

Slide from a presentation displaying discussion topics and group norms. Topics include practicum experiences and client needs. Norms emphasize respect, open-mindedness, participation, and confidentiality. Title: 'Practice Learning Reflection Group.'

Dr. Jacob Campbell

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Description

Week four is synchronous with having class on Saturday (09/20/25) for SOWK 590. Students continue to work at the practicum and will submit their weekly journal. We will have the following agenda:

FLED: Restorative Justice Practices
Mindfulness activity
Practice Learning Reflection Group

The learning objectives this week include:

Students consider restorative justice and how it relates to their practice.
Students will actively practice a mindfulness activity.
Students will recognize the shared experiences of their peers in the practicum and be able to utilize 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.