SWKM 6655 - Therapeutic Use of Groups

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): A block of 30 foundation credits, SWKM5475 and SWKM6400 or completion of all foundation coursework

Description: Group therapy is an important and practical therapeutic modality focused on empowering clients to change their experiences through social connection. This course builds upon the foundations of group practice and addresses the deeper dimensions of social work with groups. Students will learn to identify and examine evidence-based strategies as a means of developing, facilitating, and evaluating various types of groups from an integrative practice approach. Students will be involved in discussion and experiential activities in order to build leadership and evaluative skills in a variety of group contexts.