CURRICULUM

Compulsory Courses

SSW.701: Foundations of Crisis Intervention (14 weeks; 42 hours)

This course will provide information about various crisis intervention models andthe kinds of crises that individuals and communities are faced with. Information regarding assessment of clients who may be in crisis will be offered, as well as intervention strategies for those experiencing crisis. The topic of crisis prevention approaches will also be explored. A discussion of how to identify and respond to post traumatic stress will be included, as will a discussion of resilience and regaining pre-crisis equilibrium.

SSW.703: Legal and Ethical Issues in Crisis Management (12 weeks; 36 hours)

This course will address critical legal and ethical issues in crisis intervention such as confidentiality, responsibility in assessing for and preventing suicide, relevant legal requirements and issues concerning negligence. As well, the ethical issues and dilemmas faced by crisis workers will be discussed.

SSW.704: Suicide Prevention (8 weeks; 24 hours)

This course will provide participants with the tools to assess suicide risk and to effectively intervene with those who are suicidal. High risk populations will be identified, and strategies for intervention specific to these groups will be discussed. Suicide postvention (intervening following a suicide) will also be reviewed.

SSW.705: Grief and Bereavement (12 weeks; 36 hours)

This course will discuss clinical crisis intervention strategies with those who are terminally ill or have experienced loss. The stages of grief, as well as the impact of multiple losses will be addressed. Societal and personal issues for those experiencing grief and loss will also be explored. Participants will increase their awareness about cultural issues related to death and dying, and will acquire strategies to increase cultural competence in service delivery to clients.

SSW.707: Crisis Intervention with Families (12 weeks; 36 hours)

Many crises have a profound impact on families. This course will address the many common crises faced by families such as divorce, substance abuse, illness and loss, physical and sexual abuse and violence. Participants will obtain theory related to family dynamics and power issues in families. A brief review of family systems theory will be incorporated, as a foundation to understanding approaches to intervention. Strategies related to specific crises that families face will be discussed extensively. A discussion of reporting requirements will also be included.

SSW.711: Managing Aggressive Behavior (8 weeks; 36 hours)

Those responsible for intervening in the lives of vulnerable people may be faced with handling aggressive and hostile behaviour. This course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to defuse aggressive behaviour and engage in effective problem solving. Maximizing the safety of the client and worker will be stressed, along with an understanding of the dynamics of anger, defusing hostility, team interventions and crisis prevention planning.

2009/2010 Academic Course Schedule

Semester / Course(s) / Dates/Times
Fall 2009 / SSW.701
SSW.705 / (Tuesdays) Sept. 15 – Dec.15; 6:05-9:05 p.m.
(Wednesdays) Sept. 16 – Dec.2; 6:05-9:05 p.m.
Winter 2010 / SSW.707
SSW.703 / (Mondays) Jan. 11 – April 5; 6:05-9:05 p.m.
(Thursdays) Jan. 14 – April 1; 6:05-9:05 p.m.
Spring 2010 / SSW.704
SSW.711
SSW.701 / (Tuesdays) May 4 – June 29; 6:05-9:05 p.m.
(Thursdays) April 8 – June 24; 6:05-9:05 p.m.
(Tuesdays) April 13 – June 29; 6:05-9:05 p.m.plus
(Saturday) May 29

For further information on learning opportunities in crisis intervention, please contact:

Sima Zerehi, B.A.

Co-ordinator

Crisis Intervention Program

416.893.4053

Every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication, as of April, 2010.

The College reserves the right to modify or cancel any course, program option, fee, timetable or campus

location at any time. For complete academic regulations, please consult Humber’s part-time Calendar.