Jacob Campbell, LICSW Heritage University Spring 2023 Working with Groups and Families SOWK 487 Theories of Practice II
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Agenda Introduction to Theories of Practice II Initial activity Discuss class Review syllabus Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University SOWK 487 Spring 2023
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Managing Expectations How we can both be happy What are your expectations? Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University SOWK 487 Spring 2023
Managing Expectations How we can both be happy You’re Happy You’re Not Happy I’m not Happy Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University I’m Happy SOWK 487 Spring 2023
SOWK 487w (2): Theories of Practice II (3 credits) Spring 2023, Heritage at CBC Jacob Campbell, LICSW Office Hours: By Arrangement Office Location: None Course Hours: Wednesdays 5:30 – 8:15 PM Reviewing Syllabus Part by part Email: campbell_j@heritage.edu Cell Phone: (509) 392-1056 Class Location: SWL 112 Course Description The course description is generalist social work practice with microsystems. Knowledge and methods to bring about planned change with families, natural networks, groups, and practice skills in group process. Offered Spring semester. Prerequisite(s): SOWK 486W Limited to majors. Course Purpose The purpose of SOWK 487 is to teach practical skills students can take with them in working with groups and families. It focuses on working with families and both therapeutic groups and task groups. Most weeks, students have opportunities to practice facilitating groups with their classmates or group activities they can take with them. Relationship to Other Sequences and Other Courses SOWK 487 is a practice class focused on teaching skills for effecting change in clients in groups and families. There are three theories of practice courses during a student’s time in the social work program. Each one focuses on a different level of interaction. First, starting with individuals, then SOWK 487 Theories of Practice II looks at working with groups. Finally, SOWK 488 looks at working with communities and a macro perspective. Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University Land Acknowledgement SOWK 487 Spring 2023
SOWK 487 Theories of Practice II Connecting theories to practice for working with groups (therapeutic and task) and with families Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University SOWK 487 Spring 2023
Text Book Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University Helpful Resources SOWK 487 Spring 2023
􁆽 • Mutual support groups for long-term recipients of TANF • It takes a village: Applying a social ecological framework of resilience in working with LGBTQ youth • Fostering empowerment in online support groups • A model for interdisciplinary collaboration. • Social workers helping each other during the COVID-19 pandemic: Online mutual support groups • Engaging families in child & youth mental health: A review of best, emerging and promising practices • Navigating SEL from the inside out: Looking inside & across 33 leading SEL programs. A practical resource for schools and OST providers. Preschool & elementary focus • Social skills practice strategy opportunities for students with EBD • Understanding participatory action research: A qualitative research methodology option Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University • Ten principles of good interdisciplinary team work • An overview of dialectical behavior therapy for professional psychologists. • Chapter 9 - Pyschoeducaitonal Groups • Chapter 7 - Cognitive-behavioral group work • An integrated trauma-informed, mutual aid model of group work • The group work tradition and social work practice • Case study 7-1: A mutual-aid support group for persons with AIDS in early substance abuse recovery • Supporting new community-based participatory research partnerships. • Circle of hope: A guide for conducting psychoeducational support groups (2nd ed.) Readings this Semester SOWK 487 Spring 2023
Competencies & Objectives Focus of this course and the program Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior Engage Diversity and Di erence in Practice Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice Engage in Policy Practice Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities ff Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University SOWK 487 Spring 2023
Format of the Class Large Group Discussion Small Group Discussion Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University Role-Play & Practice Group Activities Lecture Format SOWK 487 Spring 2023
Content of Class Group Family Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University SOWK 487 Spring 2023
Assignments Points Break down of all the assignments this semester A-01: Class Engagement and Attendance A-02: Reading Engagement and Check-in Questions A-03: Family Treatment Modality Research Presentation A-04a: Group Intervention Pitch A-04b: Group Member Feedback A-04c - Re ective Paper A-05: Research Paper to Inform Group Practice 5% 20% 10% 15% 20% 20% 10% 10% 5% A-06a [EC]: Group Participation Re ective Paper A-06b [EC]: Evidence-Based Practices for Culturally Competent Social Work fl fl Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University SOWK 487 Spring 2023
Selecting members for group projects Pikachu, I Choose You!
Academic Honesty Who’s information is this? Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University SOWK 487 Spring 2023
Information Sections • Attendance • Library • Credit Hour Requirements • Campus Security & Safety • Accommodation Policy Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University SOWK 487 Spring 2023
Tentative Schedule S What is the plan anyways? Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University M T W T F S 😎 😎 😎 😎 SOWK 487 Spring 2023
Appointments & Questions I’m very reachable Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University SOWK 487 Spring 2023
Rubrics Initial Content Area Emerging Developed x x Content Area 1 Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University Highly Developed 1 SOWK 487 Spring 2023
Don’t forget to do your reading engagement and check-in question for this week. Next weeks reading is Chapter 10 in the Hepworth text. Jacob Campbell, LICSW at Heritage University SOWK 487 Spring 2023