This unit examines explanatory (explaining how and why, but do not necessarily inform you how to intervene) and practice (specific instruction on how to intervene) theoretical frameworks that assist social work understanding. Social work is a profession that relies on the understanding that theory provides in order to first conceptualise a clinical presentation, formulate appropriate assessments and ultimately intervene in a case. All of these tasks typically rely heavily upon, although not exclusively, theoretical understanding and direction. This unit assists students to appreciate the ways in which a range of explanatory and practice theories, personal and process knowledge combine to... -- Course Website
Instructor: Assistant Professor Mark Sachmann
