Fall 2025 SOWK 590 Week 05 - Advanced Seminar I

Week five is synchronous with having class on Saturday (09/26/26) for SOWK 590. Students continue to work at the practicum and will submit their weekly journal. We will have the following agenda:

  • SLED: Self-Care and Burnout Prevention
  • Mindfulness activity
  • Practice Learning Reflection Group

The learning objectives this week include:

  • Students consider self-care and burnout prevention, and how these concepts relate 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.

Plan for Week Five

Agenda

  • SLED: Self-Care and Burnout Prevention
  • Mindfulness activity
  • Practice Learning Reflection Group

Learning Objectives

  • Students consider self-care and burnout prevention, and how these concepts relate 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.

Student-led Discussion

[Whole Group Activity] Assigned students will facilitate discussion with the class regarding chosen topic.

Self-Care and Burnout Prevention

Mindfulness Activity: 5 Senses Activity

[Whole Class Activity] Go through each sense:

5 things you can see
4 things you can hear
3 things you can feel
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste

Practice Learning Reflection Group

Group Norms

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

Group Check-in Question:

What was one moment that felt significant this week?

Practicum Discussion:

  • What are some of the things that are happening in your practicums
  • What are some of the needs of the clients you are working with
  • Examples of client work to share with the group