Real World Clinical Social Work

Course overview

Course Objectives: Explain at least two social work techniques to improve cultural competence. Discuss at least one advantage of various theories in practice including Object Relations, Ego Psychology, Self Psychology, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Identify at least one advantage of continued supervision throughout a career in social work. Explain two clinically responsible strategies to manage positive and negative feelings about clients. Course Outline: Thinking Clinically The Lens of Clinical Social Work Theoretical Competence Thinking About Theory Object Relations Ego Psychology Self Psychology Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Case Conceptualization Practical Considerations Settings Financial Practice Matters Making Use of Supervision Feelings Toward Clients