Working with Individuals

Introduces students to the systems model, which enables them to view individuals in relation to family, social network, privilege, race, gender, and community. Knowledge of both historical and current social trends is examined as it relates to providing mental health services to men, women, children, and culturally diverse populations. The student will develop basic interviewing, assessment, relationship building, and goal-setting skills. The theoretical value-based and skill-oriented learning is integrated using case studies. Students will learn to plan and implement intervention strategies.