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Integrative Field Work Seminar

Description

This subject continues to integrate the student's fieldwork experience and academic studies with a focus on mental health and wellness issues related to aging. This seminar is a progressive learning experience for students supporting their placement experience with weekly online debriefing activities, constructive peer feedback, course work, and aging related skills in the industry. Assessment, identification, interventions and contemporary treatment options for older adults with mental health issues will be explored and practiced in the field. In addition, risk assessment and interventions to lower risk will be identified and practiced. An overview of the DSM5 as it relates to older adults will be provided and applied to the GWL357 fieldwork experience. A particular focus on the impact of pandemics on this population, living and dying in isolation and the COVID-19 related trauma experienced by this population and their caregivers will be discussed.  Placement/adjustment trauma and isolation trauma will be covered in this course along with marginalization of specific populations. This course is designed to build on continued agency field skills in a variety of areas including but, not limited to; team building, networking, interviewing and assessment, service coordination, identifying needs and gaps in care for the elderly and their caregivers, effective leadership skills, self-reflection and awareness, the giving and receiving of feedback, self-care and time management skills. This program recognizes and practices from empowerment, anti-oppressive, inclusive, and harm reduction frameworks.

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.

Overview

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  • Institution: Seneca Polytechnic
  • Level: College
  • Language: English
  • Course Code: GWL347
  • Delivery Method: Apprentissage mixte/hybride

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Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.