SWK 655 - Mental Health Recovery

This course explores the concept of Mental Health Recovery and prepares students to provide Recovery-Oriented Social Work to adult individuals, families and groups. Students will gain an understanding of Mental Health Recovery as a personal process for an individual diagnosed with mental illness and will be introduced to various interventions, practices and policies that support Mental Health Recovery. The course will explore the ways in which a Strengths and Empowerment approach support Recovery along with other topics including Self-Determination, Wellness Self Management, Person-Centered Planning, Shared Decision Making and Peer Support. Open only to students in MSW Program.

Prerequisites & Notes
Open only to students in MSW Program. Term offering cycle: Fall, Summer, and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: irregular offering.

Credits: 3