CLINICAL INTERVENTION I

Catalog description

This course is part of advanced component of the curricular model. This is intended to aid to the students, therapeutic skills in the context of clinical social work based on the theoretical and practical components aimed at intervention with individuals, families, couples and groups. The approach is aimed at the development of skills through analysis and application of established models, therapeutic techniques, treatment plans and also by identification of various mental disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) for precise diagnostics. Several aspects that relate to the environmental and psychosocial functioning in which humans operate are taken into account. Moreover, analysis of the various roles of the social work professionals’ functions and activities as well as the personal traits or qualities necessary to facilitate the process and the various clinical intervention strategies is taken into consideration. Similarly, it’s intended that students develop the skills necessary to identify the strengths and the importance of prevention promotion in order to achieve improved psychosocial functioning. Students are expected to consider legal ethics, human diversity and culture to identify the needs, problems and concerns that require attention during clinical intervention.