Fall 2025 SOWK 590 Week 10 - Advanced Seminar I

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

Icon of eight people in a circle, suggesting collaboration. Text reads: 'Advanced Seminar I, Fall 2025 Week 10 for SOWK 590.' Presented by Jacob Campbell, Ph.D. LICSW at Heritage University.

A presentation slide displays an agenda and learning objectives. The agenda includes midcourse feedback, community organizing and activism, a mindfulness activity, and a reflection group. Objectives emphasize community activism, mindfulness, peer experience sharing, and practicum analysis.

Circular charts display 'Quiz Completion' for SOWK 590 and 595, showing 6/7 and 7/7 completions, respectively. Surrounding quotes highlight student feedback on course aspects like organization, reflection, and ethics.

**Object:** Two individuals with poi**Action:** Spinning illuminated poi**Context:** On a dark beach**Text:** 'Poi Spinning: A Self Care Activity. Is inherently mindful. Re-energizes the brain after long periods of cognitive-heavy tasks. Gives emotional boost. Allows for movement metaphor. Facilitates multi-sensory experiencing. Involves rhythmic, bilateral movement. Crosses multiple midlines. Creates community when spinning with others.'

A presentation slide with instructions for making a poi ball using socks and rice. Includes a QR code, contact information for Lori Sirs, DSW, LICSW, and poi spinning tips: planes, direction, timing.

Slide displaying the title 'Community Organizing & Activism' with a label 'Student Led Discussion' on a plain white background, indicating a presentation topic.

The image is a presentation slide featuring a 'Practice Learning Reflection Group' with a check-in question, discussion prompts about practicum experiences, and group norms emphasizing respect, open dialogue, engagement, and confidentiality.

Dr. Jacob Campbell

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Description

Week ten is synchronous with having class on Saturday (11/01/25) for SOWK 590. Students continue to work at the practicum and will submit their weekly journal. We will have the following agenda:

Midcourse Feedback
SLED: Community Organizing & Activism
Mindfulness activity
Practice Learning Reflection Group

The learning objectives this week include:

Students will consider how community organizing and activism can relate to their practice.
Students will actively practice a mindfulness activity.
Students will recognize their peers’ shared experiences in the practicum and 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.