Social Work Practice with Individuals, Families and Groups

3 units

Focuses on the introductory knowledge and skills needed for social work practice with individuals, families, and groups, with an emphasis on the development of helping skills that are relevant to work with diverse populations. Familiarizes students with evidence supported assessment and intervention approaches utilized in social work practice with individuals, families, and groups. Introduces students to the Brown School's FLAIR model of evidence-based practice and how this model supports effective social work practice. Explores and applies the values and ethics that characterize the profession.