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Associate Professor Emeritus Brett Seabury has a primary interest in interpersonal practice and has practiced social work in mental health and child welfare settings, as well as in the U.S. Army. His current research and teaching interests are social work education, time-limited practice, using metaphors in social work practice, and indigenous (alternative) healing systems. His most current interests involve the use of information technology in the classroom, and the use of the Internet to deliver interactive video simulations designed to teach social work practice skills. Another area of research/scholarly interest is mental health. He retired in June 2009.
Research Interests
Interpersonal practice, radical critique, indigenous healing systems.
Contact Information
Education
- 1976 DSW Social WelfareColumbia University, New York, NY
- 1966 MSW Social Work CaseworkSimmons College, Boston, MA
- 1964 BA PsychologyWesleyan University, Middletown, CT
Activities
Publications
Gant, L. M., Benn, R., Gioia, D., & Seabury, B. (2009). Incorporating integrative health services in social work education. Journal of Social Work Education, 45(3), 405-425.
Seabury, B. A. (2005). An evaluation of on-line, interactive tutorials designed to teach practice skills. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 25(1/2), 103-115.
Seabury, B. A. (2001). Building multicultural content into interactive video simulations. HUSITA-6, Conference Proceedings: University of South Carolina.
Burton, D., & Seabury, B. (1999). The 'virtual' social work course: Promises and pitfalls. New Technology in the Human Services, 12(3/4), 55-64.
Seabury, B. A., & Garvin, C. (1997). Interpersonal Practice in Social Work: Promoting Competence and Social Justice. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Seabury, B. A. (1994). Interactive Video Disc Programs in Social Work Education: "Crisis Counseling" and "Organizational Assessment". In H. Resnick (Ed.) Electronic Tools for Social Work Practice and Education 299-316. New York: Haworth Press.
Seabury, B. A. (1993). Interactive video programs: Crisis counseling and organizational assessment. In M. Leiderman, C. Guzetta, L. Struminger, & M. Monnickendom (Eds.), Technology in People Services: Research, Theory, and Applications 301-310. New York: Haworth Press.
Honors and Awards
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 1993 | The Dissemination of Interactive Video Technology in Social Work Education" ($4970). The Lois & Samuel Silberman Fund, New York, New York |
| 1989 | "Computer Assisted Interactive Video Simulation of Social Work Practice," ($2500) Faculty Development Fund, The Center For Research on Learning and Teaching, University of Michigan |
Presentations
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Seabury, B. (2004, November). Youth suicide: Prevention, sssessment, and interventions. Presented at the Annual Conference, Michigan Network for Youth and Families, Mount Pleasant, MI. |
| 2002 | Seabury, B. (2002, April). Interactive technology that teaches suicide assessment: A CD-ROM program. Presented at the 26th Annual Convening of Crisis Intervention Personnel, Chicago, IL. |
| 2001 | Seabury, B. (2001, April). Teaching crisis assessment and intervention via interactive technology: A CD-ROM program. Presented at the 25th Annual Convening of Crisis Intervention Personnel, Chicago, IL. |
| 2001 | Seabury, B. (2001, June). Banditry: A disobedient role for reactionary times. Presented at the Social Welfare Action Alliance, National Conference, Philadelphia, PA. |
| 2000 | Seabury, B. (2000, February). Interactive video simulations over the web. Presented at the CSWE-APM, New York City. |
Courses
Past Courses
| Title | Instructor | Term | Course Section | Meeting Start | Meeting End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interpersonal Practice with Groups | Seabury, Brett A. | Fall 2010 | 003 | 02:00 pm | 05:00 pm | View Course |
| Interpersonal Practice with Groups | Seabury, Brett A. | Fall 2009 | 003 | 02:00 pm | 05:00 pm | View Course |
| Complementary, Alternative, and Indigenous Healing Systems | Seabury, Brett A. | Fall 2008 | 001 | 06:00 pm | 09:00 pm | View Course |
| Interpersonal Practice with Individuals, Families and Small Groups | Seabury, Brett A. | Fall 2008 | 008 | 06:00 pm | 09:00 pm | View Course |
| Interpersonal Practice with Groups | Seabury, Brett A. | Fall 2008 | 003 | 02:00 pm | 05:00 pm | View Course |
| Interpersonal Practice with Groups | Seabury, Brett A. | Fall 2007 | 002 | 02:00 pm | 05:00 pm | View Course |
| Interpersonal Practice with Individuals, Families and Small Groups | Seabury, Brett A. | Fall 2007 | 008 | 06:00 pm | 09:00 pm | View Course |
| Interpersonal Practice with Individuals, Families and Small Groups | Seabury, Brett A. | Fall 2007 | 006 | 05:00 pm | 08:00 pm | View Course |
| Interpersonal Practice with Groups | Seabury, Brett A. | Winter 2007 | 002 | 08:00 am | 11:00 am | View Course |
| Social Problems and Social Work Today | Seabury, Brett A. | Winter 2007 | 001 | 09:30 am | 11:00 am | View Course |