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Cyprus International University
TR

SOCIAL WORK THEORY-II: FAMILIES AND GROUPS

Course
SOWO301 - SOCIAL WORK THEORY-II: FAMILIES AND GROUPS
Department
Social Work - English - Master
Course Type
Scientific Preparation
Status
Required
Language
English
Credit
0
ECTS
8
T+P+L
4 + 0 + 0
Course Coordinator(s)
-
Prerequisite
-
Keywords

Course Description

Common practice skills: Communication skills- Micro level, Mezzo level, Macro level. Determining and Assessing the Problem: Engagement, assessment, Aim of evaluation, definition of problem, evaluation of resources and factors to contribute to problem solving, Operational evaluation, Evaluation of micro, mezzo, macro level practice, planning, elements of planning: Aim and targets, priorities and strategies, factors affecting planning: Society, social problem, social worker, client, contract between social worker and client, phases of planning, planning in micro, mezzo, macro levels. This is the second of a three-course sequence on generalist social work practice. The course focuses on theory and practice methods with individuals, families, and small groups.

SOCIAL WORK THEORY-II: FAMILIES AND GROUPS

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Course Syllabus

Week Topic
Week 1 Introduction to Social Work with Families and Groups
Week 2 Family Systems Theory
Week 3 Ecological and Person-in-Environment Perspective
Week 4 Structural and Strategic Family Therapy Approaches
Week 5 Attachment Theory and Family Relationships
Week 6 Diversity, Culture, and Families
Week 7 Midterm Exam
Week 8 Introduction to Group Work in Social Work
Week 9 Types of Groups and Group Development Stages
Week 10 Group Dynamics, Roles, and Leadership
Week 11 Therapeutic and Support Groups
Week 12 Ethical Issues in Family and Group Work
Week 13 Interventions with Families and Groups in Practice Settings
Week 14 Integration of Theory into Practice
Week 15 General repetition

Reference Books & Course Materials

  1. 01 Larkin, S. J., & Schaefer, J. K. (2021). Social work practice with individuals, families, and groups: An integrated approach (2nd ed.). Sage Publications
  2. 02 Garvin, C. D., Gutiérrez, L. M., & Galinsky, M. J. (Eds.). (2017). Handbook of social work with groups (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.

Learning Outcomes

  1. L01 Identify key theories and approaches used in family and group social work practice. SOLO 4.5
  2. L02 Apply social work interventions to support families and groups facing various challenges SOLO 4.25
  3. L03 Demonstrate communication and facilitation skills in group and family settings. SOLO 4
  4. L04 Analyze group dynamics and family systems to plan effective interventions SOLO 4.1
  5. L05 Reflect on ethical issues and professional roles in working with families and groups SOLO 2.25

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