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 Assessment and Treatment of Trauma.
Corequisite(s): SOCWK 5320 Advanced Practice With Groups, SOCWK 5340 Social Advocacy in Social Work, SOCWK 5460 Trauma Conscious Social Work Admin
SOCWK 5330 Assessment and Treatment of Trauma (3 hours)
In this advanced practice course, students will learn to assess the type of traumatic event and intensity of exposure in order to effectively treat the symptoms of trauma. Students will be introduced to instruments utilized to evaluate the impact of traumatic events and 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 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 Theories for Advanced Social Work Practice.
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.
Prerequisite(s): SOCWK 5300 Nature of Trauma and Traumatic Experience.
Prerequisite or corequisite(s): SOCWK 5310 Theories for Advanced Social Work Practice.
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 recognize the impact of trauma as a result of oppressive policy practices that limit access to basic human rights. Students will learn policy practice theories and skills to assist them in obtaining experience in policy advocacy at the local, state, and/or federal level. 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. Students will build and practice skills in advocating for client needs and overall well-being in order to create change at the policy level within communities, agencies and/or society. Students will also demonstrate skill in empowering oppressed client populations in advocating for their own needs. This course will focus on social, economic and environmental justice and their impact on the provision of services to all client populations.
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. This will include content focused on conflict and personnel management within the context of ethical, trauma conscious social work practice with diverse populations. 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. Specifically, students will practice trauma conscious engagement, assessment, intervention, and termination through the role of the supervisor and within the organizational setting.
Prerequisite(s): SOCWK 5450 Professional Ethics and Leadership in Social Work.
