HD 402/602 - Working With Families in a Diverse World

Institution:

Pacific Oaks College

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Description:

This class is designed for educators, counselors and other human services professionals who work with families directly or as allies for their young children and adolescents. We will examine the psychosocial developmental stages/tasks of families, the critical importance of culture/ethnic traditions, values and beliefs and how these all affect our relationship as advocates. Learning objectives will include utilizing culturally sensitive methods to assess family needs, designing and implementing supportive social service and community structures, developing appropriate interventions and promoting effective communication and interaction within the family and between the family, school, social service agency, or other professionals. Within this context, students will develop strategies to be more successful individual, interpersonal and institutional change agents. The emphasis will be on active, experiential learning, interaction between theory and practice, and the impact of social, ethnic, gender and class contexts on ourselves, and our work with children and families.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pacificoaks.edu

Phone Number:

(626) 529-8500

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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