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SWTP622 Social Work with Individuals

10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation 4 hours per week for twelve weeks or equivalent totalling 48 hours. Students may be required to prepare role play videos in between classes and complete readings set for each week.

This unit focuses on social work practice with individuals through critical examination of theoretical models for casework. There will be development of advanced oral and written communication skills as well as advanced skills in engagement, assessment, intervention and evaluation of casework effectiveness. The models of practice examined include the range of approaches to social work with individuals, working with both voluntary and involuntary clients, and in different organisational contexts. Critical review and evaluation of the different models and their applicability to diverse vulnerable populations and specific contexts for practice are required. The experiential component includes practice in foundation social work counselling skills as well as use of reflective processes through small group activities and reflective writing. Throughout the unit ethical and values issues and dilemmas will be explored.

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