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Shue Yan University Prospectus 2018-19

SW 132 Self-understanding and Self-development II
1 Term; Non-Credit Bearing
This course aims to further enhance the self-understanding and self-awareness of social
work students in connection with their peers, family members and community. The course will
scrutinize the influences of various types of human relationships, such as friendship, marriage,
parent-child, workplace and neighbourhood on personality formation. Students’ past experi-
ences and stages of their personal development will be explained.

SW 200 Theories and Methods in Working with Individuals
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims at equipping students with theoretical knowledge and skills in the ap-
plication of an integrated approach to social work practice, especially in relation to the
generalist intervention model. The course will help students gain a better understanding of the
nature, dynamics, and helping process of social casework by examining the skills and roles of
a social worker and the value dilemmas that may arise. Throughout the course, students are
encouraged to reflect on the integration of theoretical knowledge, values, and skills in
supporting service-users with varied needs and problems. Furthermore, it aims to broaden the
repertoire of social work interventions available to students before they begin their fieldwork
practice. Various theoretical approaches such as Crisis Intervention, Task-Centred Approach,
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Family Therapy will be introduced and applied in different
case scenarios.

SW 210 Counselling Skills for Social Workers
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims at equipping students with basic counselling skills that professional
social workers will use at different stages of the helping process. To help them prepare well for
the fieldwork practicum, students will learn how to conduct interviews effectively with service
users from different backgrounds and age groups. Moreover, students will learn to apply
specific counselling skills (e.g. paraphrasing, reframing, reflection of feelings, clarification,
confrontation, focusing, summarization etc) in simulated scenarios and different service
settings.

SW 220 Theories and Methods in Groups
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims at providing students with basic knowledge about the nature, dynamics
and helping process of group work, particularly in relation to the generalist model. Four main
themes including the ecological perspective, problem-solving, mutual-aid and empowerment
will be highlighted, and application to social work intervention in working with individuals,
families and communities via the group process will be taught. In addition, students will learn
how to apply the major theoretical concepts and intervention techniques in social group work,
using the group as both a means and a context, to help people fulfil their needs, resolve their
problems, and enhance their social functioning. Students will also learn the processes of

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