THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
COURSE NUMBER:
COURSE TITLE:
INSTRUCTOR:
SOWO 715
Advanced Standing Bridge Course – Module III -PRACTICE
Kim Strom-Gottfried, Ph.D.
School of Social Work
548L Tate Turner Kuralt Building
Phone: (919) 962-6495 (w)
Email: stromgot@email.unc.edu
COURSE HOURS:
May 27-June 6, 2014, 9-11:50 am
SEMESTER:
Summer Session I, 2014
MODULE DESCRIPTION: This course is intended to supplement the knowledge, skills,
and values foundation developed in participants’ BSW programs. Some material
may be a review of content learned at the baccalaureate level and other material
may be new to learners. The module addresses topics necessary for advanced MSWlevel practice and to support effective and ethical micro- and macro-level
interventions. It covers key content addressed in UNC SSW foundation courses
SOWO 540, 570 and 517.
MODULE GOAL: The possession of a knowledge framework, analytical skills, and
professional behavior appropriate for macro and micro social work practice.
MODULE OUTLINE
 Overview of the contexts affecting social work practice with different types of
client systems
 Skills in assessing needs and creating service plans in response to individual,
family, organizational or community needs.
 Overview of a range of social intervention strategies.
 Address knowledge and skill gaps in preparation for advanced MSW practice
curriculum.
TEXT
Lukas, S. (1993). Where to start and what to ask: An assessment handbook. New York:
W.W. Norton & Company.
Other required readings are accessible through URLs provided (with the
citation) and on Sakai. The class also makes use of a comprehensive set of
handouts that will be provided on the first class session. The required readings in
the handouts are indicated with a ** in the course outline below.
The text is available in the student bookstore or through www.amazon.com,
www.bestbookbuys.com or www.textbooks.com.
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Other useful resources for you include:
Mizrahi, T. & Davis, L., (Eds), (2008). Encyclopedia of Social Work, 20th edition. NY:
Oxford University Press.
Roberts, A.R. (Ed.) (2009) Social workers’ desk reference, 2nd ed. NY: Oxford
University Press.
TEACHING METHODS
The success of this class depends on the development of a supportive
learning environment, reflecting the values of the social work profession. This
classroom culture is fostered by listening to the ideas and views of others, being
able to understand and appreciate points of view which differ from your own,
articulating clearly your point of view, and linking experience to readings and
assignments. I appreciate your contributions to making this a respectful place for
learning and growth.
This course will use a variety of teaching and learning methods, including
lectures, group discussion, role-plays, videos, cartoons and handouts. You are
expected to actively participate, drawing from assignments, readings, other courses,
and other experience. I will be available during the course by phone and email to
address questions that may arise between class sessions. Please seek me out!
CLASS ASSIGNMENTS
Several methods will be used to determine your progress in the class and
your achievement of the course objectives. The assignments are described below,
and further information, including expectations, due dates, and grading
criteria will be distributed during the first class session. All written assignments
should use references following APA format and be typed or word processed using
correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Your score for this module will count toward one-third of your grade for the
entire bridge course.
Participation – is a vital part of your course performance. Credit for
participation is earned by attending class, being on time and prepared, participating
in exercises and role plays and contributing to class discussion based on your
readings and experiences. Your participation grade will also be based on the
evaluations of your classmates on your contributions in completing the group paper,
below. It counts for 10% of your score on this module.
Biopsychosociospiritual assessment and treatment plan- In this assignment,
you will complete a comprehensive written assessment of a client, based on a
videotaped interview, and present a preliminary goal and objectives, and a plan for
intervention. The assignment and grading criteria are more fully described
separately. It counts for 35% of your score on this module and is due by Monday
morning 6/2.
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Assessment and Systems Change Plan – You will be assigned a case, a large
systems problem, and an organization. Your group will be asked to deliver a strategy
for examining this problem, a preliminary assessment specific recommendations for
large systems change. The assignment and grading criteria are more fully described
later in the syllabus. It counts for 35% of your score on this module and is due by 5
pm 6/6.
Quizzes – Quick quizzes (5 mostly multiple choice questions) will be given in
each class session except for May 27 and 6/4). The quizzes will be used to assess
your understanding of key terms and concepts from the readings and the day’s
topics. Your cumulative score on the quizzes will be worth 20% of your grade for
this module.
WRITING ASSISTANCE
The School of Social Work offers a variety of helpful writing resources on its
website at http://ssw.unc.edu/students/writing. The School is also one of the few
professional schools at UNC that provides writing support for its graduate students.
Writing support is open to all students, but it’s a limited resource. You’re welcome
to make an appointment to discuss specific writing issues and written assignments.
Appointments are scheduled “first come, first served,” with priority given to those
referred by faculty. Contact the Team at SOSWwritingsupport@gmail.com if you
need assistance.
POLICY ON ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
In keeping with the UNC Honor Code, if reason exists to believe that academic
dishonesty has occurred, a referral will be made to the Office of the Student
Attorney General for investigation and further action as required.
POLICY ON ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN THE CLASSROOM
Please leave all electronic devices in your backpack or purse unless using
them for taking notes or referring to readings. Please do not use them during
discussions or for non-class purposes such as texting, checking mail, reading
Facebook, etc. Checking devices, even briefly, during class is disruptive to
discussions and distracting to others.
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READINGS AND COURSE OUTLINE
The class format is based on the understanding that you are prepared and active
learners. Reading the assigned materials prior to the date they are due is a
prerequisite to getting the most out of class sessions and successfully meeting
the course objectives. Because this summer session is intended to supplement
your BSW learning, some readings will be repetitive of your past class work
and you may skim them. Focus on the readings that cover topics that are less
familiar to you. The handouts marked** are also required readings.
1. TUESDAY, MAY 27
Introductions
Written introductions
Overview of module, assignments and mutual expectations
The context of practice
The links between micro and macro practice
Case exercise
The links to other modules (evidence-based practice, theory,
systems, life cycle, policies, cross-cultural practice, etc.)
Needs assessments
Purposeful use of self
Share FYI book
Handouts:
Context PowerPoint
Self-understanding and Self-discipline
Terms & Concepts
Readings:
None
2. WEDNESDAY, MAY 28
Submit self-assessment
Interviewing
Identify and critique interviewing skills: Reynolds Video
Motivational interviewing
Introduction to multidimensional assessment and mental status exams
Handouts:
Multidimensional assessment powerpoint slides
Interview skills checklist
Interview exercise colored squares
Readings:
Lukas:
Chapter 1: How to Conduct a First Interview with an Adult
Chapter 2: Looking, Listening, and Feeling: The Mental Status exam
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Chapter 4: How to Conduct a First Interview with a Family
Chapter 5: How to Conduct a First Interview with a Child
Mizrahi, T., & Davis, E. (2008). Motivational interviewing. In Encyclopedia of Social
Work. Retrieved May 7, 2013,
from http://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/acref/97801953066
13.001.0001/acref-9780195306613-e-252?rskey=eVOuNd&result=182&q=
3. THURSDAY, MAY 29
Assessment concepts and skills – individuals, families, children
Biopsychosociospiritual Assessment
Link to HBSE/theory/DSM/spirituality/culture and other concepts
already covered
Video for BPSS paper
Handouts/Resources:
**Suggested questions to address spirituality
One suggested psychosocial outline
Family and Couples ppt
** Crisis and suicide handouts
** Writing assessments
**Cournoyer on Eclectic Practice
**Cournoyer on Interventive Techniques
Cournoyer on Brief Treatment
Readings:
Lukas:
Chapter 3: How to Think About Your Client’s Health
Chapter 6: How to Take a Developmental History
Chapter 10: How to Determine whether a Client is a Substance
Abuser
Chapter 8: How to Determine whether a Client Might Hurt
Somebody- Including You
Chapter 9: How to Determine Whether a Client Might Hurt Herself
Chapter 11: How to Assess Children for Neglect, Abuse, and Sexual
Abuse
Boyd-Webb, N. (2009). Play therapy with children in crisis. In Albert
R. Roberts (Ed.), Social Workers’ Desk Reference (2nd ed.) (pp. 647-652). New
York: Oxford University Press.
Austrian, S. G. (2009). Guidelines for conducting a biopsychosocial assessment. In
Albert R. Roberts (Ed.), Social Workers’ Desk Reference (2nd ed.) (pp. 376380). New York: Oxford University Press.
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Hopson, L.M. & Wordarski, J.S. (2009). Guidelines and uses of rapid assessment
instruments in managed care settings. In Albert R. Roberts (Ed.), Social
Workers’ Desk Reference (2nd ed.) (pp. 400-405). New York: Oxford University
Press.
4. FRIDAY, MAY 30
Contracting and treatment planning
Interventions for change – direct practice
Build on theories introduced in HBSE
CBT
Task centered
Crisis
Psychotropic medications
Case and group assignments for large systems change paper
Handouts:
** Psychotropic Medications
** Goal Setting and Treatment Planning
** Writing assessments
** Cournoyer on Eclectic Practice
** Cournoyer on Selecting Interventions
Cournoyer on Brief Treatment
Reading:
Vonk, M.E. & Early, T.J. (2009). Cognitive-behavioral therapy. In A.R. Roberts (Ed.)
Social workers’ desk reference (2nd ed.), (pp. 242-247). New York: Oxford
University Press.
Garvin, C. (2009). Developing goals. In A.R. Roberts (Ed.) Social workers’ desk
reference (2nd ed.) (pp. 521-526). New York: Oxford University Press.
Dejong, P. (2009). Solution-focused therapy. In Albert R. Roberts (Ed.), Social
Workers’ Desk Reference (2nd ed.) (pp. 253-258). New York: Oxford University
Press.
Fortune, A. E., Reid, W. J., & Reyome, D. P. (2009). Task-centered practice. In Albert
R. Roberts (Ed.), Social Workers’ Desk Reference (2nd ed.) (pp. 226-230). New
York: Oxford University Press.
Franklin, C., Jordan, C., & Hopson, L.M. (2009) Effective couple and family treatment.
In Albert R. Roberts (Ed.), Social Workers’ Desk Reference (2nd ed.) (pp. 433442). New York: Oxford University Press.
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Howard, M. O., Perron, B. E., & Vaughn, M.G. (2009). Practice guidelines and
evidence-based practice. In Albert R. Roberts (Ed.), Social Workers’ Desk
Reference (2nd ed.) (pp. 1157-1162). New York: Oxford University Press.
5. MONDAY, JUNE 2
Understanding Communities
Personal experiences and community competence
Asset-based community assessment
Reading:
Sharpe, P. A., Greaney, M. L., Lee, P. R., & Royce, S. W. (2000). Assets-oriented
community assessment. Public Health Reports, 205-211. Retrieved from
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1308712/pdf/pubhealthre
p00022-0103.pdf
The Community Tool Box. (2012). Chapter 3: Assessing community needs and
resources. Read the following sections:
Section 2: Understanding and describing the community.
Section 5: Analyzing community problems.
Craig, S. L. (2011). Precarious partnerships: Designing a community needs
assessment to develop a system of care for gay, lesbian, bisexual,
transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) youths. Journal of Community
Practice, 19(3), 274-291.
OPTIONAL Kretzmann, J. & McKnight, J. (2005). Discovering community power: A
guide to mobilizing local assets and your organization’s capacity. W.K. Kellogg
Foundation. http://www.sesp.northwestern.edu/images/kelloggabcd.pdf
6. TUESDAY, JUNE 3
Understanding Organizations
Culture and climate
Power
Life-cycle
Fiscal functioning
Reading:
Hemmelgarn, A. L., Glisson, C. & James, L. R. (2010). Organizational culture and
climate: Implications for services and intervention research. In Y. Hasenfeld
(Ed.), Human services as complex organizations (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA:
Sage.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation. (2006). Budget development and financial guidelines.
Retrieved April 24, 2010 from http://www.wkkf.org/knowledge-
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center/resources/2009/09/Budget-Development-And-FinancialGuidelines.aspx
Gibelman, M., & Furman, R. (2007). How organizations are financed. Navigating
human service organizations: Essential information for thriving and surviving
in agencies (2nd ed.) (pp. 48-73). Chicago: Lyceum.
North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence. (n.d.). Wise women’s favorite
fundraising strategies. Retrieved May 22, 2012 from
http://www.vawnet.org/Assoc_Files_VAWnet/WiseWomenFundraising09.p
df
Hardcastle, D. A. & Powers, P. R. (2004). Using your agency. (pp. In Community
practice: Theories and skills for social workers (2nd ed.). New York: Oxford
University Press.
National CASA Association. (2000). Sample operating budget. Retrieved April 24,
2010 from
http://nc.casaforchildren.org/files/public/community/programs/Indicators
Compliance/0803_operating_budget2_0053.pdf
FYI: Review the following North Carolina foundation websites to identify a) funding
areas/priorities; b) application procedures and guidelines; and c) the type of
organizations and programs that are getting funded:
http://www.mrbf.org/
http://www.zsr.org/
http://www.kbr.org/
http://www.fundforsouth.org/
7. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4
Tools for change in organizations and communities
Groups
Human resources
Strategic planning, SWOT analysis
Force-field analysis
Logic models
The 5 Ps
Social Action
Social Planning
Locality development
Legislative advocacy
Handouts:
**Three Models of Community Organization
**1987 NCPCA outline for large systems change
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**Organizational Change
Force Field Form (blank and example)
**Problem Analysis and Strategy Selection
Groups in Social Work Practice
Group Process Techniques
**Understanding Task Groups
**Tropman & Morningstar outline
Readings:
***W.K. Kellogg Foundation. (2010). Logic Model Development Guide. Retrieved April
24, 2010 from W.K. Kellogg Foundation. (2006). Budget development and
financial guidelines. Retrieved April 24, 2010 from
http://www.wkkf.org/knowledge-center/resources/2006/02/WK-KelloggFoundation-Logic-Model-Development-Guide.aspx
*** Read Chapter 1, though you may want to use the others and the following site for
additional understanding: University of Wisconsin-Extension (n.d.). Logic models to
enhance program performance. Retrieved August 7, 2007, at
http://www.uwex.edu/ces/pdande/evaluation/pdf/LMpresentation.pdf
Hardcastle, D. A. & Powers, P. R. (2004). Using work groups: committees, teams, and
boards (Chapter 10). In Community practice: Theories and skills for social
workers (2nd ed.). New York: Oxford University Press.
Community Toolbox. Chapter 19 Choosing and Adapting Community Interventions
(read the “Main Section” of Sections 1-5). Found at:
http://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/analyze/choose-and-adaptcommunity-interventions
8. THURSDAY, JUNE 5
Gaps, leftovers and Q & A
Catch up time for delayed content
Consultation group meetings
9. FRIDAY, JUNE 6
Working across difference in micro and macro practice
“An Unlikely Friendship”
Termination with systems of all sizes
Class terminations and evaluation
Handouts:
**Rules for Dominant Culture Organizers (p. 147)
**Termination powerpoint (p. 148)
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Readings:
Hardy, K. (1993). War of the worlds The Family Therapy Networker, 51-57
Al-Krenawi, A. (1998). Reconciling western treatment and traditional healing: A
social worker walks with the wind. Reflections,4(3), 6-21.
Community Toolbox. Chapter 27 Cultural Competence in a Multicultural World, Sections
1, 2, and 5. Found at http://ctb.ku.edu/en/tablecontents/chapter_1027.aspx
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Biopsychosociospiritual Assessment
For this assignment, you will review a video depicting an interview with a
client and use it to create a biopsychosociospiritual assessment, including
preliminary treatment goals, objectives, and intervention plan.
The intent of this assignment is to mirror as closely as possible what might
be expected of you in writing an assessment following a session with a client. You
may take hand-written notes during the video; however, you may not record the
video in any way, and you may not use your computer during the viewing. You may
not consult with fellow students in the preparation of this assignment. You will be
graded on the accuracy and clarity of your assessment, but you may choose from a
number of relevant goals for work, as long as they are consistent with the
assessment findings and are supported by material from the course and the practice
literature.
Your paper should be approximately six pages in length, exclusive of cover
page and bibliography. Use 1” margins and 12-point Times New Roman type. Do not
double double space between sections. Since these papers will be graded
anonymously, put your name, signed honor code, and unique identifier (number,
name, or letters) on the cover page. Submit this separately from the body of the
paper. Only your unique identifier should appear on the body of the paper.
Course readings and handouts provide guidance for preparing a
biopsychosociospiritual assessment, but your assessment should follow the format
below:
1. Demographic information, presenting problem, and mental status
2. Current and previous agency contacts
3. Medical, psychiatric, and substance abuse history and data
4. Brief history of the client, including salient relationships with significant
others
5. Your (clinician’s) problem formulation, including mitigating interpersonal,
and environmental factors and client strengths
6. Preliminary treatment plan: (one goal, related objectives, and suggested
interventions).
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Assignment 3: Biopsychosociospiritual Assessment
Grading Standards
Unique Student Identifier: ___________________________
Evaluation Elements:
The introductory section, demographic information, and mental status
exam are clearly written, conveying an accurate impression of the client
and the presenting problem.
The assessment clearly and accurately describes the problems and
includes impressions of biopsychosocial factors, relevant historical and
developmental information, and client strengths and resources.
Initial goals are properly written and linked to assessment findings.
Objectives are observable, feasible, and measurable.
Interventions are thoughtfully chosen, linked to assessment and goals, and
supported by the literature.
The document reflects an understanding of various dimensions of
diversity as they may apply to the assessment, goals, intervention, and
evaluation.
The document is well-written, uses nonjudgmental language, and
demonstrates basic mastery of sentence structure, with no errors in
spelling, punctuation, grammar, or typing.
Total
Points
Score
20
25
20
20
5
10
100
Comments:
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LARGE SYSTEMS PROBLEM ASSESSMENT AND CHANGE PLAN
DUE DATE: FRIDAY JUNE 22 (OR BEFORE)
For this paper, you and a group of 3-4 other students will be assigned a large
systems problem and will be expected to offer a coherent strategy for assessing
and addressing the problem. Although the case is real, your assessment and
interventions will be hypothetical. You are free to state any premises on which your
group based its decisions, but is still important that your analysis and
recommendations be based on realistic policy, practice and resource considerations.
Your paper should be approximately 10 pages in length, exclusive of cover
page, bibliography and appendices. Use 1” margins and 12-point Times New Roman
type. Do not double double space between sections. Since these papers will be
graded anonymously, put all group members’ names, signed honor code, and a
unique identifier (number, word, or letters) on the cover page. Indicate which group
member should receive the graded paper when it is returned. Submit the cover page
separately from the body of the paper. Only your unique identifier should appear on
the body of the paper. Your paper should be organized in the following manner:
Executive Summary
Provide a succinct summary of the issue, importance, and the intervention
recommended.
Issue Overview
Describe the issue, related elements, and why it is important that it be addressed
now. Present findings from academic research that demonstrate the scope and
impact of the issue.
Data Collection
Present a plan with your recommended steps for a) further exploring the problem
and interrelated factors, and b) identifying best practices to address the problem.
Describe the role that consumers and stakeholders will play in needs assessment
and development of change strategies.
Assessment
Based on the research you have conducted to this point, present a theory of change
and logic model for the initiative, explaining WHY you are doing what you are doing,
WHAT you are doing (the expected results, short, intermediate, and long-term
outcomes) and identify how the initiative’s activities will contribute to achieving
those outcomes. This will involve clearly linking the elements that you believe
create and sustain the problem and require you to specify which change approach
(of the five Ps: Policy, Program, Project, Personnel, Practices) you have decided to
pursue.
Change plan
Conduct a force field analysis of the factors that you envision advancing your plan
and restraining it (append the analysis to your paper). In a narrative, describe the
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key points of intervention and the tactics and strategies you will use to create
change.
Financial Management
Identify the full, expected and reasonable costs of the initiative, explaining and
justifying major costs. Create a budget that is well formatted and easy to read and
understand. Identify strategies to finance the program and provide specific and well
reasoned ideas for diversified funding sources and types.
Strengths and Limitations
What were the particular strengths and limitations of your plan? What did you learn
about the availability of models to use in this process? What did you learn about
your own biases? What are some challenges to dialogue and action? What does this
experience suggest that you need to do to prepare yourself as social workers in
macro practice?
Appendix
This should contain clean, edited copies of your budget, logic plan, and force field
analysis.
References
Course materials and outside resources to support your assessment and strategy for
large systems change.
Self-/Team-assessment
(Each student completes this separately using a form to be provided.) Each team
member will evaluate his/her own personal contributions and those of other team
members. This will be used by students for self-evaluation and examination of the
task group process, and as an instrument to assure responsible and effective
individual contributions to the task group product.
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LARGE SYSTEMS ASSESSMENT AND CHANGE PLAN
Grading Standards
Unique Identifier for Group: ___________________________
Evaluation Elements:
Executive summary clearly and succinctly summarizes the paper’s
contents
The issue overview conveys and substantiates with research the import of
the issue and why it is important that it be addressed.
Clearly describes a plan for exploring the problem and identifying best
practices to address it. Accurately and thoroughly identifies factors that
create or sustain the problem.
The problem assessment and change approach are thoughtfully
constructed and clearly articulated in narrative and in the logic model. The
logic model is appended.
A force field analysis thoroughly depicts forces sustaining the status quo
and is appended to the document. The intervention reflects findings in the
assessment and the application of course materials on strategies for
systems change.
Full, expected and reasonable costs of the program are clearly identified in
the budget. The budget is well formatted and easy to read and understand.
Major costs are well explained and justified. The resource development
plan contains reasonable assumptions about how the organization can
finance the program and specific and well reasoned ideas for funding
sources. The resource development plan also reflects an understanding of
revenue diversification and restricted/unrestricted funding concepts.
The document reflects an understanding of various dimensions of
diversity as they may apply to the assessment, goals, and intervention.
The document reflects self-awareness on the part of group members and
comprehensively captures strengths and weaknesses in the plan and in
task group processes.
The document is properly formatted, well-written, uses nonjudgmental
language, and demonstrates basic mastery of sentence structure, with no
errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, or typing.
Total
Points
Score
5
15
10
15
15
15
5
10
10
100**
** Individual adjustments in group score are made in response to members’
individual peer evaluations.
Comments:
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