Online Request Information Download MSW Program Application Send a quick note to GSSW DU Home MSW Program Menu GSSW Home Course Description SOWK 4368 Cognitive Approaches to Social Work Practice Examines major cognitive approaches to social work practice, suggesting methods focusing on clients' problem-solving abilities, building on client strengths, targeting specific thought patterns that impede clients from reaching goals and assessing outcome in terms of changes in thinking and behavior.
Theory is applied to individuals, dyads, families and groups.
Examines relevant research suggesting both indications and counter-indications of approaches.