School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyWorking with Individuals and FamiliesWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400508.4
Discipline: SOCIAL WORK
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Prerequisite
400193 Human Services Intervention Strategies
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1666 Bachelor of Social Work, 4598 Bachelor of Social Work, 1665 Bachelor of Community Welfare or 4522 Bachelor of Community Welfare or 4523 Bachelor of Community Welfare (Family and Community), 1713 Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/Bachelor of Social Work.
About this Unit
This unit introduces students to the theories and practice related to social work with individuals and families in diverse practice contexts. It builds on knowledge gained through the prerequisite units. Students examine systems theory in relation to family work, and the contributions of feminist therapies and psychological themes. Relevant clinical and social issues such as cross-cultural casework, the impact of the stolen generation on indigenous people's access to social services, and working effectively with grief and loss are examined. This unit assists in preparing students for their first or second fieldwork placement.