Dancing through the fire and soaring to the skies

Abstract

This field practicum report is the final component for this writer’s completion of a Master’s Degree of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Regina. The report includes highlights and learning gained during the student’s field placement at Family Service Regina (FSR), in Regina, SK. This practicum focused specifically on individual, couples and group counselling theories and strategies. Areas of theoretical practice highlighted include: Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Group facilitation and interventions will also be discussed in the context of a trauma support group, a domestic violence support group, and a peer supervision group at FSR. The report will also include an exploration of the student’s professional preparation and completion of a literature review to support the student’s future career as a military social worker in the Canadian Armed Forces, Department of National Defence.