SW 873 - NEUROSCIENCE FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE

College of Social Work

Credits: 3

There has been unprecedented growth of new knowledge on the brain and its role in trauma responses, addiction and pervasive and chronic mental illness. Understanding of the brain, and the subsequent influence on behaviors, emotions and relationships, is critical to advanced social work practice. This clinical course provides a neuroscience framework for helping social workers understand lifespan development, attachment, trauma, addictions and other mental health disorders as well as psychoactive medications.

Approved for Distance Learning.