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The AUSSW Community Messenger
Aurora University School of Social Work
Volume 1, Number 2 – April 2007
Contents:
The Aurora University Center for Adult and Graduate Studies and the
School of Social Work present:
The Client-Worker Relationship in Clinical
Social Work
Practice:
Theoretical and Clinical Perspectives
Friday, May 18, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. - Crimi Auditorium in the Institute for Collaboration at Aurora University
Presented by Eda G. Goldstein, DSW -
Professor, School of Social Work, New York University
The Top Three Reasons to Attend the Eda G. Goldstein Workshop:
- Prepare for an important part of your professional development including LSW and LCSW Licensure exams. Goldstein is an expert on the clinical social work relationship. Her works are cited as some of the main materials on both the LSW and LCSW professional licensure exams.
- Get a head start on fall 2007 classes since M.S.W. and advanced-standing students entering the AU M.S.W. program in fall 2007 must read Goldsteins's writings as part of the required readings for SW Practice III and IV. Students also receive a discounted rate.
- Attendance at this workshop will allow LSWs and LCSWs to earn 5.5 CEUs. Remember that 30 CEUs are required each two-year cycle. 1.5 of the CEUs earned with this workshop will satisfy part of the ethics requirement for both set of credentials, the LSW and LCSW.
Registration Information:
Must register by May 11. Lunch is included in the cost of the workshop and prices are as follows:
- $50 for AU students and co-sponsor employees/members (Illinois Society for Clinical Social Work, The NASW Three Rivers District and Provena Mercy)
- $90 for Aurora University alumni and current field supervisors
- $120 for general admission
About Eda G. Goldstein
 Professor Eda G. Goldstein is the Director of the Post Master’s Certificate Program in Advanced Clinical Practice at the New York University School of Social Work. She teaches courses on clinical practice and contemporary psychodynamic theories. A member of the NYU faculty since 1981, she has been director of the Ph.D. Program in Clinical Social Work and Chairperson of the Social Work Practice Curriculum Area. Goldstein is a frequent speaker nationally and has published extensively. She is the author of a number of books used frequently in schools of social work and by those practicing social work throughout the country.
She is a graduate of the University of Chicago college and graduate school of Social Service Administration. She received her doctorate in social welfare from Columbia University. Currently, Goldstein is Co-Chairperson of the National Study Group of the National Membership Committee on Psychoanalysis in Social Work.
View the workshop agenda and register for the workshop today!
Current Students
Interns, Internships, Stress and Anxiety
It’s that time of the year when social work students are looking for internships. This can be a period of high anxiety for students, especially those with full-time jobs and/or family obligations. In order to help reduce students’ anxiety, while meeting our obligations to the profession and our accrediting body, the following was instituted:
SUMMER BLOCK PLACEMENT – instituted in Spring 2006
Full-time students – Available after the completion of the first academic year.
Part-time students – Available after the completion of the second academic year.
Students must complete 450 hours during the summer (starting at the beginning of May and ending at the beginning of the fall academic year). Prerequisites must be completed prior to starting the summer block. Donette Considine, Social Work Academic Coordinator, for information and approval.
EARLY START PLACEMENT - FOR ADVANCED INTERNS ONLY –
instituted more than 10 years ago.
All advanced interns can begin their internships at the beginning of May and accumulate a maximum of 200 hours during the summer. Students are to continue their internship throughout the remainder of the academic year.
Students can accumulate up to 200 hours during the fall semester and up to 200 hours in the spring semester.
A minimum of 600 hours MUST be finished at the end of the spring semester. Interns will not be allowed to complete internships early.
To participate in the Early Start Placement, each intern must secure the approval of the placement as well as the approval of the Field Director. For more information about Field Work Placement: B.S.W. | M.S.W.
Reduce Stress by Tweaking Your Course Schedule
 Professional education can be a very exciting and yet stressful time for B.S.W. and M.S.W. students. One way to help alleviate thisstress is to modify your field internship in the ways mentioned above. Another way to reduce stress is by being creative in scheduling your courses. Ways to be creative include:
- Taking classes during the summer session: For the first time, the SSW is offering required concentration courses during the 2007 summer session. Taking required and/or elective courses during the summer can help reduce the number of courses you need to take throughout the remainder of your final academic year.
- Taking weekend courses at the George Williams College campus: You can also explore the possibility of taking some of these same courses during the weekend at George Williams College of Aurora University in Williams Bay, WI.
Please don’t hesitate to discuss these possibilities with Dr. Considine.
New School of Social Work Student Representatives
A student representative from each Social Work program and level (a B.S.W. and M.S.W. student from the Aurora campus, and a M.S.W. student from the George Williams College campus) will be chosen to serve as a liaison between the student body and the administration in the school.
Student representatives are invited to attend a portion of faculty meetings held each month and can request to meet with administration as often as necessary.
Nominated students were asked to give a “platform” of how they envisioned their role as the student representative. Students responded to the following four questions:
a) Why would you like to be the student representative?
b) What qualifications and experience do you think makes you a good candidate?
c) How will you manage your time and schedule in order to fulfill this responsibility?
d) What are your plans for reaching out to the students?
There were four candidates for the B.S.W. representative, six for the M.S.W./Aurora, and three for the M.S.W./GWC program. Student voters selected the following students to serve as representatives for the remainder of the academic year:
B.S.W.: Jan Selander
M.S.W.-AU: Pam Leonhardt
M.S.W.-GWC: Nathan Jokiel
Program News: Specializations Information
New Specialization Prepares B.S.W. Students to Become Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (AODA) Alcohol and other drug abuse counselors (AODA) are specially trained for treating individuals addicted to or struggling with alcohol and/or drug abuse. As more and more companies implement pre-employment drug testing programs and employee assistance programs, the need for AODA counselors is growing. Counselors work in hospitals, community clinics, private practices and corporations.
The B.S.W. addictions electives explore the interaction of physical, psychological and social aspects, as well as clinical methods of treatment, early intervention and prevention, and using the disease concept of chemical dependency. B.S.W. students who pursue these electives will be positioned to become Certified Addiction Counselors (CAC) following additional supervised and paid work experience. Students who pursue this initiative are encouraged to complete their 450 hours of B.S.W. field placement at an approved substance abuse prevention and/or treatment agency.
The new electives include:
SWK2050 Drugs, Society and Human Behavior - 4 semester hours
Overview of the history of both the use and abuse of a range of psychoactive drugs based upon current research. Various mood altering substances as well as theories used to explain drug use and addiction are examined. Emphasizes the physical, emotional, and psychological dimensions of addiction, the impact of substance abuse on the individual, the family, and the community, and the controversies regarding national and international drug policies.
No Prerequisites.
SWK3750 Substance Abuse Prevention and Counseling - 3 semester hours
Focuses on the methods and skills utilized in treating the chemically dependent individual and his/her family. Skill development is accomplished through role-play, video and audio tape review. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, relapse prevention, ASAM criteria, levels of care, motivational interviewing, legal and ethical issues, and documentation skill.
Prerequisites: SWK3100, SWK2050 or equivalent and consent of instructor.
SWK4810 Special Topic: Substance Abuse Counseling II - 3 semester hours
This class expands on issues related to addiction. Topics include advanced issues in addictions treatments such as: treatment applications consistent with the needs of special population, ethics and responsibility in addictions treatment, employee assistance programs, motivational skills in the treatment of change, counselor self-care, advanced group skills, and effective didactic presentations to client populations.
Prerequisite: SWK3750.
SWK4810 Special Topic: Psychopharmacology and Addictions Counseling - 3 semester hours
An introduction to the biochemistry and pharmacology necessary to understand the effects of the nature, action, effects and use of psychoactive drugs.
Prerequisite: SWK 3750.
NOTE: Beginning in the fall of 2008, the Addictions Specialization will be offered in the advanced M.S.W. clinical concentration as well as a Post-M.S.W. certification.
Specialization Overview - Type 73 Certification Prepares M.S.W.s for Certification in School Social Work
Beyond the traditional M.S.W. track leading to a school social work certificate, an alternative is available to those who already have their M.S.W. - the Type 73 Certification. In fall of 2006, there were 35 students completing the requirements for the Type 73 Certification. Requirements for the certification include:
- Two specific courses are taken in the Post MSW Type 73 sequence
- A 250-hour externship in the schools
- A passing score on the ISBE Basic Skills Examination and the ISBE Type 73 School Social Work Examination
For more information about certification in School Social Work, click here. Aurora University is a leader within the state of Illinois in preparing post M.S.W. students for certification in School Social Work.
New Specialization Coming Soon: Not-for-Profit Leadership
The SSW has embarked upon a collaborative relationship with the AU Dunham School of Business to offer a specialization in Leadership for its M.S.W. students. Although not yet finalized, this new credential would allow M.S.W. students to take electives in the Leadership curriculum of the Dunham School of Business M.B.A. program. The electives would satisfy requirements in either SSW (Clinical or Leadership and Community Practice) concentration.
M.S.W. students interested specifically in the Clinical or Leadership and Community Practice concentration could take three out of four of their electives in the Dunham School of Business’s M.B.A. Leadership curriculum to further enhance their knowledge base in administration and management in the not-for-profit sector.
The three courses from the School of Business include:
MBA 6610 – Innovative Leadership for Challenging Times
MBA 6620 – Creative Strategies for Problem Resolution
MBA 6630 – Creativity and the Process of Innovation
There are also plans to offer a post-M.S.W. certificate in Leadership through the Dunham School of Business M.B.A. program. More details will become available in fall 2007.
Faculty/Staff News and Updates
New Faculty Member to Join SSW
Robert Daugherty will join the AUSSW faculty team in fall 2007. Daugherty comes to AU from Ohio University and will be teaching in both the B.S.W. and M.S.W. programs. His area of scholarly expertise is in social work history and policy. We are very fortunate to have Dr. Daugherty join us at this very innovative time in the development of the School of Social Work.
SSW Welcomes New Director of Field Education
After several years of strong service to the School of Social Work, Glenda Blakemore will be leaving her position as Director of Field Education effective June 1. We thank Glenda for her years of service to the SSW and wish her the best in her future career endeavors. Glenda has agreed to serve on our SSW Advisory Board. Her continued valuable input will be a great asset in planning the future direction of the SSW.
 We are excited to announce that as of April 1, 2007, Alison Arendt is the new Director of Field Education in the SSW. Alison is a 2000 AU M.S.W. graduate and has been working for the last several years with the Aurora Police Department and Communities In Schools. Alison has also been a highly respected field instructor for many of our B.S.W. and M.S.W. student interns. She will bring solid professional experience as well as tremendous enthusiasm and creativity to the SSW. Welcome, Alison!
Events
Transition Day to be Held at AU
In response to requests from SSW students, a Transition Day event will be held on Saturday, April 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the University Banquet Hall at AU. This voluntary workshop is being developed by SSW faculty, Director Counseling Services Marcia Hanlon, LCSW, and Director of Career Services Te Reid. The four-hour workshop will be informational and provide both B.S.W. and M.S.W. students the opportunity to process their transition/termination from their respective professional programs. To learn more about programs within the AU School of Social Work, visit us online at www.aurora.edu/socialwork/index.htm.
Workshop: "Getting Parents on Board," Presented by Lora Windsor, Adjunct Faculty Member at AU
 On April 27, AU will host a one-day workshop titled "Getting Parents on Board" sponsored by the Illinois Association of School Social Workers. Lora Windsor, an adjunct faculty member at AU, will be the presenter.
For more information about the workshop, please contact Randy Fisher, Program Coordinator in the AU School of Social Work. Fisher has been named Editor of Practice Highlights for Children and Schools (NASW’s School Social Work journal) and currently serves on the editorial board for Children and Schools. He recently presented a workshop which addressed school social work at the Alabama NASW state conference.
GWC M.S.W. Program to Hold First Graduation Reception
Through a concerted effort on the part of the GWC M.S.W. students and SSW faculty member Jill Murray, a graduation reception will held at George Williams College on Saturday, April 28 in the mid-afternoon. This is the first event of its kind at GWC and the beginning of many more to come. Graduating students from all of the M.S.W. cohorts will be invited to participate in this celebratory event.
Lobby Day
The AU School of Social Work participated in the NASW-Illinois Lobby Day in February. B.S.W. and M.S.W. students from the SSW were the largest single group of students attending that event, with about 120 students of the 500 students in attendance. Jill Murray organized the event and Don Phelps and Fred McKenzie attended as well.
George Williams College was a co-sponsor of the NASW-Wisconsin Lobby Day, held in Madison, WI, on April 11. GWC students from our M.S.W. program participated in the Lobby Day for the first time. Jill Murray was instrumental in helping organize this event by serving on the NASW-WI Lobby Day planning committee. Murray, Assistant Director for the GWC M.S.W. program, GWC Field Coordinator; Mary Weeden, Advisor; Chuck Zastrow, Assistant Director for the GWC M.S.W. program; and Fred McKenzie, SSW Director, also attended the event.
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