In this advanced practice course, students will explore methods of program evaluation and will work together to design an evaluation that can be implemented by a partnering agency. Students will integrate and apply previous learning in their evaluation design. This course will provide students with the opportunity to contribute to the knowledge base of the social work profession as well as develop and enhance professional presentation skills through creating and implementing trauma conscious evaluative practices at the organizational level.
Prerequisite(s): SOCWK 5330 Clinical Interventions with Individuals and Families.
Corequisite(s): SOCWK 5320 Advanced Practice With Groups, SOCWK 5340 Social Advocacy in Social Work, SOCWK 5460 Trauma Conscious Social Work Admin
SOCWK 5330 Clinical Interventions with Individuals and Families (3 hours)
In this advanced practice course, students will explore clinical interventions used to effectively treat the symptoms of trauma, as well as other mental health needs. Students will explore the elements of trauma treatment, which include establishing a sense of safety, manage emotions, and develop coping strategies. Students will
further be introduced to well-established theories and practice models to treat trauma as well as how to apply the most recent research on resilience as applied to a variety of clients and practice settings. Students will work in a simulation setting to engage, assess, and intervene with individuals and families and evaluate their own
practice behavior. Students will apply ethical decision-making practices that demonstrate an understanding of trauma and well-being. Students will practice self-reflection to identify vicarious trauma and possible self-care strategies used to address it.
Prerequisite(s): SOCWK 5270 Generalist Field Practicum, SOCWK 5300 Nature of Trauma and Traumatic Experience, SOCWK 5310 Clinical Assessment with Individuals and Families.
SOCWK 5320 Advanced Practice With Groups (3 hours)
This advanced practice course will build upon basic attending skills and group dynamics and theory. Students will be provided with advanced practice skills in facilitating therapeutic group interventions when engaging, assessing, intervening, and evaluating with client groups.
Prerequisite): SOCWK 5310 Clinical Assessment with Individuals and Families.
SOCWK 5340 Social Advocacy in Social Work (3 hours)
In this advanced practice course students will increase their abilities in their analytical and critical thinking skills related to policy analysis. Students will explore how trauma impacts communities and how political advocacy can be a tool to fight for social, racial, economic, and
environmental justice. Students will recognize the impact of trauma because of oppressive and anti-racist policy practices that limit access to basic human rights. Students will explore how policy practice impacts clients at the local, state, federal and/or global level. Students will work to engage in their own strategies to empower
change with diversity, equity and inclusion as a guide. Students will explore policy change processes that will help to better meet the needs of those who have experienced trauma at the micro, mezzo, and/or macro level.
Prerequisite(s): SOCWK 5300 Nature of Trauma and Traumatic Experience.
SOCWK 5460 Trauma Conscious Social Work Admin (3 hours)
In this advanced practice course students will develop skill-based knowledge in the practice of supervision and program administration with individuals, groups, organizations and communities who have experienced trauma. Students will acquire the skills that will enable them to effectively build trust and rapport, demonstrating emotional intelligence, self-regulation, respect for autonomy, and empowerment through their roles as supervisors and administrators in settings where individual, organization, and systemic trauma have been experienced. Students will explore the impact of vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue on the social worker and identify ways to manage this impact for themselves and others.
Prerequisite(s): SOCWK 5300 Nature of Trauma and Traumatic Experience.