Emotional Literacy in Social Work (LUSDK_261)
About Study Course
Objective
To develop an understanding of the importance of emotional literacy in social work, to promote the skills of emotional literacy in the work of a social worker as a manager in work with clients and team members, and to develop the ability to manage the emotional impact of practical work.
Prerequisites
Basics of psychology, theories of sociology, theories and methods of social work.
Learning outcomes
Students will understand the importance of emotional lieracy skills and resilience in stressful situations in social work practice in work with clients and in social work management.
Students will be able to be aware of their emotional potential and apply techniques in emotion management to promote their safety in working with different client and enhance client's resilience; will be able to analyze and improve individual emotional literacy skills to promote an effective communication process with clients, team members and social work management.
Students will be able to perceive the problems of others, understand the emotional needs of the other person / client, anticipate and respond flexibly in solving problem situations; to increase the ability of emotional self-awareness and self-understanding / self-understanding of one's behavior in communication situations.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social work, SD | 7 | Bachelor’s | Required | Silva Rupaine, Dagnija Briede |
