Advanced Practice With Families and Groups

Catalog description

This course provides an in depth examination of the clinical skills of engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation on a mezzo systems level. Practice models and theoretical frameworks are examined and applied with diverse groups and families. Ethical decision-making based on knowledge of the NASW Code of Ethics combined with constructive cognitive and affective processing is practiced. Advanced interpersonal skills are practiced and modeled within the cohort through role plays and collaboration on decision cases. Particular emphasis is given to assessing skills in good beginnings (engagement) and endings (evaluation/termination). This course will utilize virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance your learning experience. VR allows users to interact with computer-simulated environments, real or imagined, and experience visual and auditory inputs in a three-dimensional space. VR technology will allow you to explore concepts and ideas in a more immersive way than traditional classroom methods. By using VR technology in this course, we aim to provide a unique learning experience to help you better understand the subject matter. Prerequisite: Completion of all required 500 level courses or admission to the Advanced Standing program.