SWK 600 Crisis Intervention

The purpose of this course is to prepare students to provide appropriate, effective assessment and intervention in crisis contexts. Topics covered will include foundations in crisis and trauma, elements of assessment, strategies for intervention, and worker self-care. A range of crisis situations and effects will be explored, with application to cases that considers varying cultural backgrounds and settings. A variety of types of crises will be examined from individual, family, community and/or organizational perspectives. Crisis intervention will be addressed as an area of practice, as well as an approach that can inform, and be integrated with, other practice settings. The potential for crises to inform and shape subsequent practice in crisis intervention, where possible, will also be considered.

Credits

3

Distribution

Clinical - 3 credits