Practice with Individuals and Families
Students in this area of practice are encouraged to register for the following complementary courses:
SWRK 610. Family Treatment.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An advanced seminar on techniques and practice of current therapies.
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SWRK 622. Understanding and Assessing Families.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The changing family system and overview of recent advancements in family assessment. Family developmental and systemic applications, with attention to the heterogeneity and diversity of the post-modern family, integrating contextual, gender, cultural and relational perspectives through the evaluation process.
- Prerequisite: SWRK 320 D1/D2
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SWRK 623. Couple Therapy.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The goal of this course is to introduce students to the major models of couple therapy. The course will be divided into four core theoretical approaches to couple therapy: integrated systemic therapy for couples, emotionally focused therapy for couples, mentalizing based couple therapy, and cognitive behavioural marital therapy. Common factors will be explored such as communication skills, therapeutic alliance and client/therapist characteristics, in couple treatment. Models will be presented integrating the lens of gender, race, poverty, social class, and multiculturalism into couple treatment.
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SWRK 628. Violence against Women.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Discussion of the psychological, social and political factors which create and maintain a society where male violence against the women they love occurs. A feminist theoretical perspective will be developed and analyzed. Treatment approaches will be considered focussing on interventive strategies to help both the battered and the batterers.
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SWRK 630. Adult Mental Health.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The objective of this course will be to familiarize students with theories of psychopathology including diagnostic systems, the history of the study of psychopathology and treatment of mental illness. Emphasis will be placed on understanding abnormal behaviour in adults (e.g. anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorders, substance abuse, psychotic disorders and affective disorders and somatization disorders).
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SWRK 635. Advanced Clinical Seminar: Use of Self.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Psychological selves in relation to the work done with clients, including psychoanalytic theory, object relations, attachment theory, transference.
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SWRK 657. Child and Adolescent Mental Health
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Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Canadian mental health policies and practices related to children and adolescents, including historical trends in the conceptualization of mental illness/wellness, and foundations of child/adolescent DSM diagnoses and best practice approaches.
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The curriculum of the following complementary (transversal) courses covers both areas of practice:
IDFC 500. Indigenous Field Studies.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Faculty of Arts)
Terms Offered: Summer 2025
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Description
Intensive field course that focuses on First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures and worldviews, with particular emphasis on linkages to practice areas and integration across disciplinary silos. Attention is given to the effects of Canadian legal, health and social welfare policies on contemporary First Nations, Métis and Inuit societies.
- Restrictions: The course is only open to students in Social Work, Anthropology, Law and Medicine or by permission of the instructor. Not open to students who have taken IDFC 380.
- This intensive course includes 1 week where students live in the field. The field portion of the course may involve rugged field conditions and varying weather for which students must be prepared and equipped.
- A fee of $447.24 is charged to all students registered in IDFC 500 delivered in Montreal. The fee covers food, activities, land use, and other site expenses.
- **This course will be held on May 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and June 2nd.
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SWRK 510. Critical Disability Studies.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The application of critical disability theory and approaches to social work practice with individuals, families and communities; consideration of intersecting identities/social locations and interlocking oppression; attention to the evaluation and critique of dominant discourses and practices within health and social care, both historically and contemporaneously; exploration of alternative frameworks including social model of disability, and disability justice frameworks and their relevance to social work; attention to social work intervention, advocacy and self-advocacy movements: examination of the role of people with disabilities in policy and program level decision-making with attention to agency, resilience and resistance.
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken SWRK 669.
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SWRK 535. Addictions.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An introduction into the broad field of addictions with a focus on drug dependence. Students will have an opportunity to critically reflect and analyse the multiple
approaches and models to treating addictions. Students will be provided with concepts and practical applications to screen, assess, evaluate, and intervene with multiple populations over the life span. Students will be exposed to different service providers in the area of addictions. Focus on a practical approach will highlight throughout the course with the intention of providing students with the necessary insight to respond within multiple settings. Perspectives on specific populations will be elaborated and key concepts and approaches to understanding the complexity of each. Students will have the opportunity to further their understanding of the factors and consequences of addiction over a life span as well as the impact on society.
- Restrictions: Open to U3 B.S.W. and M.S.W. students, or by permission of the instructor. Not open to students who have taken SWRK 498 or SWRK 649 when topic was "Addictions".
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SWRK 602. Youth Justice in Canada.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Youth delinquency and youth justice intervention from theoretical and practical perspectives, including socio-legal responses to youth crime and strategies of intervention. Exploration of the ways in which gender, 'race', socio-economic status and other factors shape young people's contact and experiences with the criminal justice system.
- Note: Open to all graduate-level students (including students outside of Social Work).
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SWRK 606. Reclaiming Child Welfare.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Reflection on current practices in child welfare. An overview of contemporary theoretical frameworks and students' experiences in the field will form the basis of class discussion. Topics include: the construction of abuse and neglect; the risk ethos, families'/mothers' experiences of child welfare services; the reflective practitioner and resistance.
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SWRK 621. Seminar on Trauma and Resilience.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Examination of the concepts of trauma and resilience within a comparative and international context. Exploration of theory, research, and practice interventions concerning trauma and resilience, both nationally and globally. Analysis of the ways in which culture, ethnicity, gender, class, and age shape experiences of trauma and recovery.
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SWRK 655. Seminar on Aging.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Advanced graduate seminar which focuses on a critical examination of historical and contemporary theories and practice models in gerontological social work.
- Specific content will vary from year to year to allow for in-depth exploration of current topics in aging.
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SWRK 670. Seminar on Caregiving.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Critical engagement with existing knowledge claims in the social work literature on caregiving and examination of the impact of policy and practice on the lives of caregivers. Special emphasis is placed upon advances in social work practice with older people and people with disabilities.
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International, Community, and Policy Practice
Students who identify “International, Community, and Policy Practice” as their area of practice are encouraged to register for the following complementary courses:
SWRK 532. International Social Work.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Discussion based upon intensive study and reports on problems in selected countries. Emphasis on identifying major social problems, understanding the social forces bearing on those problems and considering appropriate professional approaches to aid in their solution.
- Restriction: Limited to B.S.W. U3, 2-year B.S.W. and M.S.W. students
- Restriction: Open to U3 and M.S.W. students, or by permission of the instructor.
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SWRK 603. Evidence Informed Advocacy.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Graduate Studies)
Terms Offered: Summer 2025
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Description
This applied learning course explores how social workers can identify and address systemic social injustices in change resistant environments. The roles of philosophy/worldview, evidence, social work values/ethics, moral courage, communication are stressed in the formulation of peaceful and respectful advocacy strategies.
- **Due to the intensive nature of this course, the standard add/drop and withdrawal deadlines do not apply. Add/drop is the second lecture day and withdrawal is the third lecture day.
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SWRK 641. Social Policy Analysis.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
A seminar that reviews available theoretical approaches to the analysis of social policy, examines their ideological and methodological characteristics, and applies them to selected substantive welfare policies.
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The curriculum of the following complementary (transversal) courses covers both areas of practice:
IDFC 500. Indigenous Field Studies.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Faculty of Arts)
Terms Offered: Summer 2025
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Summer 2025 in Visual Schedule Builder.
Description
Intensive field course that focuses on First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultures and worldviews, with particular emphasis on linkages to practice areas and integration across disciplinary silos. Attention is given to the effects of Canadian legal, health and social welfare policies on contemporary First Nations, Métis and Inuit societies.
- Restrictions: The course is only open to students in Social Work, Anthropology, Law and Medicine or by permission of the instructor. Not open to students who have taken IDFC 380.
- This intensive course includes 1 week where students live in the field. The field portion of the course may involve rugged field conditions and varying weather for which students must be prepared and equipped.
- A fee of $447.24 is charged to all students registered in IDFC 500 delivered in Montreal. The fee covers food, activities, land use, and other site expenses.
- **This course will be held on May 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and June 2nd.
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SWRK 510. Critical Disability Studies.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The application of critical disability theory and approaches to social work practice with individuals, families and communities; consideration of intersecting identities/social locations and interlocking oppression; attention to the evaluation and critique of dominant discourses and practices within health and social care, both historically and contemporaneously; exploration of alternative frameworks including social model of disability, and disability justice frameworks and their relevance to social work; attention to social work intervention, advocacy and self-advocacy movements: examination of the role of people with disabilities in policy and program level decision-making with attention to agency, resilience and resistance.
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken SWRK 669.
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SWRK 535. Addictions.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Faculty of Arts)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An introduction into the broad field of addictions with a focus on drug dependence. Students will have an opportunity to critically reflect and analyse the multiple
approaches and models to treating addictions. Students will be provided with concepts and practical applications to screen, assess, evaluate, and intervene with multiple populations over the life span. Students will be exposed to different service providers in the area of addictions. Focus on a practical approach will highlight throughout the course with the intention of providing students with the necessary insight to respond within multiple settings. Perspectives on specific populations will be elaborated and key concepts and approaches to understanding the complexity of each. Students will have the opportunity to further their understanding of the factors and consequences of addiction over a life span as well as the impact on society.
- Restrictions: Open to U3 B.S.W. and M.S.W. students, or by permission of the instructor. Not open to students who have taken SWRK 498 or SWRK 649 when topic was "Addictions".
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SWRK 602. Youth Justice in Canada.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Youth delinquency and youth justice intervention from theoretical and practical perspectives, including socio-legal responses to youth crime and strategies of intervention. Exploration of the ways in which gender, 'race', socio-economic status and other factors shape young people's contact and experiences with the criminal justice system.
- Note: Open to all graduate-level students (including students outside of Social Work).
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SWRK 606. Reclaiming Child Welfare.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Reflection on current practices in child welfare. An overview of contemporary theoretical frameworks and students' experiences in the field will form the basis of class discussion. Topics include: the construction of abuse and neglect; the risk ethos, families'/mothers' experiences of child welfare services; the reflective practitioner and resistance.
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SWRK 621. Seminar on Trauma and Resilience.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Examination of the concepts of trauma and resilience within a comparative and international context. Exploration of theory, research, and practice interventions concerning trauma and resilience, both nationally and globally. Analysis of the ways in which culture, ethnicity, gender, class, and age shape experiences of trauma and recovery.
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SWRK 655. Seminar on Aging.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Advanced graduate seminar which focuses on a critical examination of historical and contemporary theories and practice models in gerontological social work.
- Specific content will vary from year to year to allow for in-depth exploration of current topics in aging.
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SWRK 670. Seminar on Caregiving.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Social Work (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Critical engagement with existing knowledge claims in the social work literature on caregiving and examination of the impact of policy and practice on the lives of caregivers. Special emphasis is placed upon advances in social work practice with older people and people with disabilities.
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