2798 (v.8) SW 221 - Practice Models 2

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Area:	Department of Social Work and Social Policy
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.5
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	1636 (v.6) SW 122 - Practice Models 1 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Builds up upon SW 122, which explored a spectrum of professional practices in working with individual clients. Develops on this through focusing on theoretical frameworks and practice competencies for working with groups and families. The lectures and experiential workshops will initially focus on the development of knowledge, competencies and confidence in group work. An introduction to a variety of theoretical concepts and approaches to practice with a diversity of family types.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of how working with group and families can further the quality of life and potential of individuals, families and groups. An ability to identify theoretical concepts of group process and dynamics and apply those in practice contexts. An understanding of the purposes of working in a variety of group settings and with a diversity of client groups. An understanding of a variety of theoretical concepts and approaches to working with families in all their diversities (racial, cultural, social etc). An ability to demonstrate beginning practice competencies for working with a diversity of families (rapport building, assessment using genograms, timelines etc., interventions using narrative counselling, systemic, structural and strategic models etc). An understanding of social justice issues as these impact on group and family life and the need for working within an ethical framework.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Abels, P. and Abels, S. (2001), Understanding Narrative Therapy: a Guidebook for the Social Worker. New York, Springer. Compton, B.R. and Galaway, B. (1999), Social Work Processes (sixth edition). Australia, Brooks/Cole. Kagle, J.D. (1991), Social Work Records (second edition). California, Wadsworth. Sachs, J. and Newdom, F. (1999), Clinical Work and Social Action: An Integrative Approach. New York, Haworth Press. Tamasese, K. and Waldegrave, C. (1993), Culture and Gender Accountability in the Just Therapy Approach. Journal of Feminist Family Therapy, Vol 5, No.2. White, M. (1998), The Narrative Perspective in Therapy in Re-Authoring Lives: Interviews and Essays. Adelaide, Dulwich Publications.
Unit Texts:	Corey, M.S. and Corey, G. (2002), Groups, Process and Practice. (sixth edition). California, Wadsworth. Goldenberg, H.and Goldenberg, I. (2002), Counselling Today's Families (fourth edition). California, Wadsworth.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Essay 1 40%, Essay 2 30%, Workshop participation 10%, Workshop Presentation 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y