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SW 721 - Therapeutic Interventions with Groups

(3 units)
Develop and facilitate therapeutic groups from the perspective of selected theoretical frameworks; knowledge of systems theory and special properties of groups that can be used as a mechanism for improved coping and change.

Prerequisite(s): SW 421  or SW 621 .

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply strategies of ethical reasoning to explore and resolve dilemmas encountered.
2. evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of multiple theoretical perspectives and differentially apply them to groups.
3. develop skills in building a therapeutic relationship including developing self-awareness, affect management, cultural humility and effective relationship building techniques with groups.
4. apply a range of intervention models in working with groups.
5. learn the evidence behind a range of intervention models and to understand the pro and con positions on the empirically supported intervention movement.


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