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SOCWORK 700 - Clinical Social Work
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Course description
30 points
Examines the area of clinical social work practice within the Aotearoa New Zealand context. Content will include a range of theoretical approaches to clinical practice. Theories will include Cognitive Behavioural theory, Narrative theory and Solution-Focused methods. There will be a strong focus on the use of clinical theories when working with Tangata whenua or when working across cultures. Individual, whanau/family, and group work methods will be explored.
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Learning outcomes
At the completion of this course, it is intended that students will be able to:- Demonstrate clear knowledge of clinical social work theories in the application of case studies or practice scenarios.
- Critically evaluate how Kaupapa Māori theory can be incorporated into clinical social work practice with Māori.
- Demonstrate the use of sound clinical, relationship building and counselling skills.
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Delivery modes
Block Intensive (intensive on campus days)
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Currently scheduled classes
2018 Epsom (Semester 1): Block sessions Thursdays 15th March, 26th April, 31st May and Fridays 16th March and 27th April from 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm
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Take this course
This course can be taken as a taught course in the following programmes:
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School
Counselling, Human Services, and Social Work
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