MSWK640

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COGNITIVE & DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS

Grad Social Work (MSWK) Social Science Graduate

Course Description

This course considers the theoretical underpinnings of cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy and their use and integration within a biopsychosocial perspective. Specific therapeutic techniques will be explored and applied to various diagnostic categories. Upon completion of the course, the social work student will be familiar with current Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapies, and their use within social work practice settings. Furthermore, the social work student will have several techniques that could be utilized in an integrated biopsychosocial framework.

Opportunities to practice the techniques and to present relevant case materials will be provided during the course. Application of these techniques will cover interventions with adults, children, and adolescents.

Course Attributes

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