Social Work Practice with Families

This course will examine current approaches to working with families in community counseling settings. It will include an overview of the diversity of what constitutes ‘family’ in the present day context. Students will undertake a family assessment and critical examination of power dynamics in families, and their connection with the larger society in relation to issues of gender, race, age, class, sexual preference, and ability. This course will help students to develop an understanding of family caring systems from an Indigenous/First Nations perspective. Topics explored include Indigenous/First Nations traditional roles of family members, the effect that historical events have had on current social realities of First Nations and the role that social workers can play in family wellness. Contemporary social work practices with Indigenous/First Nations children and families are also examined and critically reflected upon, with a particular emphasis on directions in Indigenous/First Nations child and family welfare. Prerequisites: SWRK 1006/1007. This course is restricted to students admitted into the professional years. (SEM/EXP 3) (3 cr)

 

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