Spirituality and Social Work.

Catalog description

Semester course; 3 lecture hours (delivered online or face-to-face). 3 credits. Enrollment is restricted to students with junior status in the social work and mental health minor or by permission of the program director or course instructor. The course is designed to explore and examine the connection between spirituality and improvements in mental health. Emerging research shows there is a link between spiritual activity and reductions in anxiety and post-traumatic recovery, as well as helping cope with stress and adverse life events. The course will consider and evaluate the treatment models that connect spirituality and social work and evaluate ways to engage with communities. The course is taught through an anti-racist, trauma-focused, healing-centered lens. Readings, podcasts, assignments and lectures will be taught/delivered through this lens.