Week 13 - Advanced Seminar I

title: Week 13 - Advanced Seminar I date: 11-17-25 location: Heritage University tags:

  • Heritage University
  • MSW Program
  • SOWK 590 presentation_video: > “” description: >

Week 13 is synchronous with having class on Saturday (11/22/25) for SOWK 590. Students continue to work at the practicum and will submit their weekly journal. We will have the following agenda:

  • SLED: Ethical Considerations in Social Media Use
  • Mindfulness activity
  • Practice Learning Reflection Group

The learning objectives this week include:

  • Students consider ethical considerations in social media use in practice.
  • Students will actively practice a mindfulness activity.
  • Students will recognize peers’ shared experiences in their practicum and use the group as a method for sharing and problem-solving.
  • Students will analyze their practicum experience, reflecting on how it connects to their development and demonstration of competence.

Week 13 Plan

Agenda

  • SLED: Ethical Considerations in Social Media Use
  • Mindfulness activity
  • Practice Learning Reflection Group

Learning Objectives

  • Students consider ethical considerations in social media use in practice.
  • Students will actively practice a mindfulness activity.
  • Students will recognize peers’ shared experiences in their practicum and use the group as a method for sharing and problem-solving.

Student-led Discussion

[Whole Group Activity] Assigned students will facilitate discussion with the class regarding chosen topic.

Ethical Considerations in Social Media Use

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Our mindfulness activity this week is progressive muscle relaxation. I’m going to have use a seven minute video from the Therapist Aid to facilitate it.

Therapist Aid (2014) How to do Progressive Muscle Relaxation.

[Whole Group Activity] Watch the Video

Reference

Therapist Aid. (2014 Aug 3) How to do progressive muscle relaxation. YouTube. https://youtu.be/1nZEdqcGVzo

Practice Learning Reflection Group

Group Norms

  • We will be respectful of each other
  • We will approach our dialogue with an open mind
  • We will engage and fully participate
  • We will keep our clients’ information confidential

Group Check-in Question

If your week/practicum were a superhero or supervillain, who would it be and why?

Practicum Discussion

  • What are some of the things that are happening in your practicums?
  • What are some of the needs of the clients you are working with?
  • Examples of client work to share with the group?