Therapeutic Skills 3: Teamwork and Leadership

Catalog description

This course will introduce students to the conceptual, interpersonal and self-knowledge components of teamwork and leadership. Practice in applying theory and skills to teamwork will prepare students for developing competence in interdisciplinary collaboration, client and family centered intervention and health promotion. Roles and contribution of the full range of participants from various practice domains in institutional, professional and community settings will be explored. Students will examine approaches to problem solving, ethical challenges and conflict- handling styles in leadership. Students will be introduced to mentorship models and strategies that support effective supervision. Students will design and implement wellness/health promotion groups for a variety of populations in the community (non-traditional settings). Students will play an active role in developing educational presentations using technology for educational presentations on the reading material pertaining to teamwork and leadership. Work from this course will be used to enrich students' e-portfolios reflecting their continues professional development.