Religious Coping SocioculturalPerspectives (CCP 653)

Term: 2016-2017 Fall

Faculty

Robin M. Johnson M.S.W.Show MyInfo popup for Robin M. Johnson M.S.W.

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Schedule

Sat, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (11/19/2016 - 11/19/2016) Location: CAMB CA01 153
Sun, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (11/20/2016 - 11/20/2016) Location: CAMB CA01 153
Sat, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (12/10/2016 - 12/10/2016) Location: CAMB CA01 153
Sun, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (12/11/2016 - 12/11/2016) Location: CAMB CA01 153

Description

This course will examine the stress experience of marginalized groups and explore the ways in religion, spirituality and/or faith is used to help individuals cope. We will study traditional stress and coping theory, and religious coping theory to examine the applicability of these models for oppressed and marginalized populations. The course will explore the ways in which certain theories and models for mental health practice have historically pathologized the faith experience of some groups. The course will contrast this study with a look at liberation theologies for its role in helping to empower individuals and communities dealing with systemic stressors and oppression. Students will develop skill in integrating these frameworks and understandings into effective clinical practice. Diverse populations and faith traditions will be explored. This course includes the fundamental occupational task of assessment, case presentation, case collaboration, team membership and client inter