Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Social Work with a Case
Course Code
LUSDK_200
Branch of Science
Social Politics and Organisation of Social Work; Sociology and social work
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Anita Ābele
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anniņmuižas boulevard, socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575
About Study Course
Objective
To promote the acquisition of basic knowledge of social work with a case.
Preliminary Knowledge
Understanding of the legal aspects of professional activity, knowledge of the organisation of social work, knowledge of social assistance and social services.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Acquires knowledge of social work with a case, the role of a social worker in work with a social case, the documentation required in the work, the resources to be involved, etc.
Skills
1.Masters the skills of preparing the necessary documentation on the basis of social cases and working with the necessary documentation in the social case intervention/ intervention leading process; identifying social problems; planning the intervention process; identifying resources/ forms of assistance/ capabilities of the social services network.
Competences
1.Able to use the acquired knowledge and skills in social work with a case, when solving a case, and to offer adequate resources to reduce or eliminate the problem. Able to justify priorities in the attraction of resources and to plan social services. Able to develop ethical, empathic and culture-sensitive interaction in professional work. Able to independently integrate knowledge and skills to perform social work with an individual and family in a targeted and responsible way.
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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To independently study literature, to familiarise with theoretical material in e-studies, to complete assignments, to take an active part in lectures/classes, study visits. To participate in group works and simulations. To prepare for the exam, to develop a case analysis scheme based on methodologies and to prepare for the presentation. To present the result at the seminar. To complete a course evaluation questionnaire at the end of the course!
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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A social case analysis reflecting the algorithm for resolutions of a specific social case that is presented at the seminar
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2.
Examination |
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Examination: test on the study course – 50%; social case analysis – 50%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Micro practice in social work: social work with a case. Professional competences of a social worker. Ethics and professional values. Methodological principles of leading social work with a case. Leadership in leading a case.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Micro practice in social work: social work with a case. Professional competences of a social worker. Ethics and professional values. Methodological principles of leading social work with a case. Leadership in leading a case.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Principles of the professional activity of a social worker with a social case. A scheme for solution of a social case, key elements of the process. Approach to the case and methodology (algorithm). Collection of the case history. Simulations. Creating a description of a social case.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Principles of the professional activity of a social worker with a social case. A scheme for solution of a social case, key elements of the process. Approach to the case and methodology (algorithm). Collection of the case history. Simulations. Creating a description of a social case.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Components characterising social problems. Criteria for identifying social problems. A set of social needs to ensure social functioning. Methods for the assessment of clients.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Components characterising social problems. Criteria for identifying social problems. A set of social needs to ensure social functioning. Methods for the assessment of clients.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Defining social problems in the interaction between causes and consequences. Methods of solving social problems and professional roles. Social work with an unmotivated or “compulsory” client. Role plays and simulations. Creating a problem card for a simulated client.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Defining social problems in the interaction between causes and consequences. Methods of solving social problems and professional roles. Social work with an unmotivated or “compulsory” client. Role plays and simulations. Creating a problem card for a simulated client.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Intervention planning. Resources of a social worker. Interprofessional/interinstitutional team. Performing an intervention. Role plays and simulations
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Intervention planning. Resources of a social worker. Interprofessional/interinstitutional team. Performing an intervention. Role plays and simulations
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Assessment of intervention. Feedback. Importance of supervision in social work with a case. Role plays and simulations
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Assessment of intervention. Feedback. Importance of supervision in social work with a case. Role plays and simulations
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Micro practice in social work: social work with a case. Professional competences of a social worker. Ethics and professional values. Methodological principles of leading social work with a case. Leadership in leading a case.
|
-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Micro practice in social work: social work with a case. Professional competences of a social worker. Ethics and professional values. Methodological principles of leading social work with a case. Leadership in leading a case.
|
-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Principles of the professional activity of a social worker with a social case. A scheme for solution of a social case, key elements of the process. Approach to the case and methodology (algorithm). Collection of the case history. Simulations. Creating a description of a social case.
|
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Principles of the professional activity of a social worker with a social case. A scheme for solution of a social case, key elements of the process. Approach to the case and methodology (algorithm). Collection of the case history. Simulations. Creating a description of a social case.
|
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Components characterising social problems. Criteria for identifying social problems. A set of social needs to ensure social functioning. Methods for the assessment of clients.
|
-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Components characterising social problems. Criteria for identifying social problems. A set of social needs to ensure social functioning. Methods for the assessment of clients.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Defining social problems in the interaction between causes and consequences. Methods of solving social problems and professional roles. Social work with an unmotivated or “compulsory” client. Role plays and simulations. Creating a problem card for a simulated client.
|
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Defining social problems in the interaction between causes and consequences. Methods of solving social problems and professional roles. Social work with an unmotivated or “compulsory” client. Role plays and simulations. Creating a problem card for a simulated client.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Intervention planning. Resources of a social worker. Interprofessional/interinstitutional team. Performing an intervention. Role plays and simulations
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Intervention planning. Resources of a social worker. Interprofessional/interinstitutional team. Performing an intervention. Role plays and simulations
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Assessment of intervention. Feedback. Importance of supervision in social work with a case. Role plays and simulations
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-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Assessment of intervention. Feedback. Importance of supervision in social work with a case. Role plays and simulations
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Latvijas sociālo darbinieku ētikas kodekss. 2001.
2.
Sociālais darbs ar gadījumu. Prakse teorijā. 2021., Rīga: Drukātava.
3.
Sociālais darbs ar gadījumu. Teorija praksē. 2021., Rīga: Drukātava.
4.
Sociālā darbinieka profesijas standarts. 2020.
Additional Reading
1.
Supervīzija: Teorija. pētījumi. Prakse. 2017. Rakstu krājums. Sast. Mārtinsone, K., Mihailova, S. Rīga: RSU
2.
Psihosociālais darbs ar ģimeni vardarbības pret bērnu novēršanai. 2015. Metodiskais materiāls. Rīga: Nodibinājums „Latvijas Bērnu fonds"
3.
Ratniece, G., Majore-Dūšele, I., Mārtinsone, K., Sudraba, V., u.c. 2016. Konsultēšanas un psihoterapijas teorija un prakse. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC
4.
Social Work Case Analysis. Global Perspective. 2018. Editorial board. Rīga: RSU
5.
Richmond, M.E. What is social case work?