SOWK 202 - Social Work

SOWK 202: PRACTICE WITH GROUPS AND FAMILIES
3 CREDITS

Students will develop an understanding of the purpose and use of groups in social work practice. They will identify group dynamics and develop skills to promote effective individual and collective behaviour in groups. Knowledge and skills in consensus building and conflict resolution are developed and practiced within group activities, the primary tool being the Circle process. Students will learn how to facilitate a Family Circle and Family Group Conference as collaborative approaches to working with families.