This course provides a framework of knowledge, values, skills and experiences to promote culturally competent, ethical, spiritually-sensitive Social Work practice which takes into account diverse expressions of spirituality. In adopting a holistic perspective to guide practice, spirituality will be viewed as a vital and essential dimension of the bio-psycho-social assessment and treatment planning process. This course will explore the rationale and need to integrate assessment and interventions related to spirituality in social work in a manner that supports cultural humility, social justice and competent practice. This course will be skill-development focused with in-class activities designed to best define, integrate, and use spiritual assessment and interventions in addressing presenting client issues.
| Semester: | Spring / Summer 2023 |
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| Instructor: | Debra K. Mattison |
| U-M Class #: | 63468 |
| Program Type:
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Program Type describes the program in which you are pursuing, i.e., residential or online part-time.
At this time, residential students may not directly enroll in online program courses, rather a course enrollment petition is required.
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Residential |
| Format:
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Format refers to the instruction of an offering, i.e., in-person, hybrid, or online.
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In-Person |
| Credits: | 1 Credit Hours |
| Community Change | |
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| Global | |
| Interpersonal Practice | Elective (Host) |
| Mgmt & Leadership | |
| Policy & Political | |
| Program Evaluation | |
| Older Adults | |
| Children & Families |
University of Michigan
School of Social Work
1080 South University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106