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Advanced Evidence-Informed Interpersonal Practice with Groups

SW605, Section 801

This advanced practice course builds on content from previous foundational courses and focuses on the processes of group interventions with diverse client populations, across various client concerns and in a variety of practice settings such as healthcare, mental health, and other community-based settings. The focus of this course is on the development and utilization of group skills and interventions.

Particular attention will be given to the recruitment and composition of group members, leadership structure of groups, phases of group development, and group processes such as decision-making, tension reduction, conflict resolution, goal setting, contracting, and evaluation. Students will learn how to assess and intervene with group problems such as scapegoating, member resistance, low morale, over-active participation, etc. They will learn to employ a variety of intra-group strategies and techniques such as programs, structured activities, exercises, etc.

Interventions consistent with the achievement of social justice through group work practice will be emphasized. The course will also consider how gender, ethnicity, race, social class, sexual orientation, and different abilities will impact various aspects of group functioning such as purpose, composition, leadership, selection of intervention strategies, and group development.

Semester: Winter 2023
Instructor: Richard M. Tolman
U-M Class #: 34634
Time: Wed 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Program Type: Online
Format: Online
Credits: 3 Credit Hours

Pathway Associations

Community Change
Global
Interpersonal PracticeRequirement (Host)
Mgmt & Leadership
Policy & Political
Program Evaluation
Older Adults
Children & Families

Other SW605 Offerings

* The course listings below are provided for reference only. These offerings may be subject to change or cancellation.


Term Section Days Time  
Spring / Summer 2023 001 Mon 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM View Course
Spring / Summer 2023 002 Tue 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM View Course
Fall 2023 001 Fri 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM View Course
Fall 2023 002 Fri 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM View Course
Fall 2023 802 Wed 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM View Course

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