The Role of Religion and Spirituality in Psychotherapy
Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in SOWK 500, SOWK 501, SOWK 502, SOWK 503, SOWK 504 or SOWK 508, SOWK 505, and SOWK 509; P in SWII 530; or Advanced Standing Students or 5 Year Social Work Students.
This course examines the predominant practice theories regarding religion and spirituality for the "person-in-the-situation". Included in the course material are relevant neurological, psychological, philosophical, theological, and sociocultural understandings of the interface between social work practice and religion and spirituality.
Outcomes: Demonstrate and apply ethical and professional behavior by integrating social work values, critical self-reflection, and cultural humility in the assessment and understanding of how clients' religious practices and spiritual beliefs interface with mental health disorders; Analyze and evaluate the impact of systemic oppression, social inequities, and human rights issues on mental health to develop culturally responsive and justice-oriented approaches to clinical practice and psychopathology; Apply and integrate evidence-informed theories and diagnostic frameworks to assess, formulate, and intervene effectively with individuals and families experiencing mental health challenges within diverse social, religious, and spiritual contexts.
This course examines the predominant practice theories regarding religion and spirituality for the "person-in-the-situation". Included in the course material are relevant neurological, psychological, philosophical, theological, and sociocultural understandings of the interface between social work practice and religion and spirituality.
Outcomes: Demonstrate and apply ethical and professional behavior by integrating social work values, critical self-reflection, and cultural humility in the assessment and understanding of how clients' religious practices and spiritual beliefs interface with mental health disorders; Analyze and evaluate the impact of systemic oppression, social inequities, and human rights issues on mental health to develop culturally responsive and justice-oriented approaches to clinical practice and psychopathology; Apply and integrate evidence-informed theories and diagnostic frameworks to assess, formulate, and intervene effectively with individuals and families experiencing mental health challenges within diverse social, religious, and spiritual contexts.