SWK-645 Clinical SWP with Groups

This clinical practice course enhances group practice skill development for use as a primary treatment modality in clinical social work group practice. Students expand their knowledge of the various theories, models and perspectives that guide practice with groups including the historical frameworks that inform current clinical practice. The course is grounded in the identification, analysis and implementation of intervention strategies for group work with diverse and at risk populations including children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. Emphasis will be given to the psychodynamics of group process, including group formation, group development and the role of social worker as leader/facilitator in the group helping process. Particular attention will be given to the issues of diversity and social justice in group work including continued examination of how differences of gender, race, ethnicity age, socio-economic class, disability and/or sexual orientation affect group dynamics and process.