SWK 495 - Social Services for Families in Crisis

3 Credit(s)

This course presents a theoretical model of crisis and crisis intervention including the perspectives and contributions of major theorists. It explores the maturational crises inherent in the life cycle of the family as well as various situational crises including family violence. The course covers “hands on” methodology including assessment, service planning, counseling and case management. Through case presentation, role-play and other experiential exercises, participants have an opportunity to apply theory and methodology to case situations. Three lecture hours per week.