Peaceful Counseling

SWA 121 Direct Practice Skills | Week 1

Course Description

This course provides students with interpersonal and interviewing skills used in direct practice in the social work field. Emphasis is placed on skills relevant to diverse populations and a multicultural society. Techniques will be practiced through video recorded role-playing.

Books

Skillsetter: Students are required to purchase online access to Skillsetter through the campus bookstore. Students will receive a code and additional instructions for access are located in the course.

Week 1 Learning

Topics

• Introduction to Direct Practice Skills Ethical Considerations in Direct Practice

Readings

• Review Course Introduction Module
• Review Coursework

Assignments/Assessments Due

• Lab Assignment
• Lab Reflection
• Consent Form
• Discussion Forum

Wit the Lab Assignment, I had to record a video about confidentiality with a client. My hair wasn’t combed but I wanted to get it out of the way while I actually wanted to do my homework. 🤷🏿 The topic was about a client being concerned about what’s being discussed in the session and that it won’t be told to anyone else. I found information online with the reasons on when you have to report private client information and talked about that.

With the Lab Reflection, I had to answer 3 questions about code of ethics and what I would do if my opinion differs from my clients during the session.

The consent form gives my consent to use my responses for any future classes.

The discussion forum was an introduction about myself.

Until next week,

-Elyse Y. Robinson
A counseling student at Liberty University that hopes to graduate Spring 2026 and open her private practice in Ohio and help the sexual health, military, LGBT+, and those over the age of 60 populations.