Communication Skills in Social Work Practice

This course introduces students to the various types of communication skills utilized in advanced social work practice. Through in-depth examination of intentional interviewing and counselling skills, students will explore core social work values in relation to practice situations. Content focuses on the critical analysis of particular verbal and non-verbal forms of communication. A laboratory format will be employed to build student competencies in the effective use of interactional skills with clients and client systems.

 

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