Clin Social Work Prac W/Groups

Catalog description

This course focuses on the development of knowledge and skills in the use of group methods in clinical social work practice. The course emphasizes: forming the group, assessing member problems, setting goals, structuring group tasks, activities and experiences, understanding and enhancing group functioning, enabling problem-solving processes, facilitating transfer of change, evaluating individual and group change, and terminating the group. Particular attention is given to utilizing group methods in clinical social work with clients/client systems from high risk and vulnerable populations and from varying racial, cultural, socio-economic backgrounds.