In this simulation activity, social work students will participate in a case involving Lucas, who has been placed in the Youth Court program after being arrested for "poppy slumping." Officer John Macauley has been assigned by the court to monitor Lucas and ensure that he meets all the terms of Youth Court. However, Macauley is a stickler for the rules and may remand Lucas to the detention facility for missing three days of school, even though he has been doing well in counseling. Macauley is resistant to intervention from social workers. During the simulation, students will be prompted to work with Macauley to develop a plan that addresses Lucas's needs and ensures that he meets the terms of Youth Court while also addressing his academic and counseling needs. This simulation is designed to help social work students develop the skills and confidence needed to work with law enforcement and address the complex needs of youth in the justice system. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, students will be better prepared to provide quality care to youth in the justice system in their future social work careers.

In this simulation activity, social work students will work with Ethan, Leah, and Kevin, who were placed in foster care due to their mother's illness. Ethan has taken on the role of guardian and is overprotective of his siblings. During the simulation, students will be prompted to work with the foster parents and Ethan to address his overprotectiveness and find a solution to keep the siblings together. However, due to the lack of available locations, Ethan will be separated from his siblings. This simulation is designed to help students develop the skills and confidence needed to work with children and families in foster care, including addressing challenging family dynamics, developing intervention plans, and advocating for the best interests of the children. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, students will be better prepared to provide quality care to families in their future social work careers.

In this simulation activity, social work students will work with Nate, who has taken on the role of guardian and is overprotective of his siblings. During the simulation, students will be prompted to work with the foster parents and Nate to address his overprotectiveness and find a solution to keep the siblings together. However, due to the lack of available locations, Nate will be separated from his siblings. This simulation is designed to help students develop the skills and confidence needed to work with children and families in foster care, including addressing challenging family dynamics, developing intervention plans, and advocating for the best interests of the children. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, students will be better prepared to provide quality care to families in their future social work careers.

In this simulation activity, middle school education students will teach a science class where one of the students, Davy, is an English Language Learner at a WIDA level 3. Davy's language of origin is Khmer, which nobody in the classroom understands. Learners must teach the science vocabulary in a way that is accessible and understandable to Davy, while still engaging the rest of the class. This simulation is designed to help students develop the skills and confidence needed to teach diverse learners, including those with language barriers. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, students will be better prepared to provide quality education to all students in their future teaching careers.

In this simulation activity, will work with Cliff, who has been battling with alcoholism. His struggle has seeped into and begun to erode nearly every aspect of his life, including his career, his relationship with his wife and children, and his sense of self. The situation has reached a critical point with a recent DUI conviction. During the simulation, students will be prompted to use their counseling skills to address Cliff's substance abuse and help him develop a care plan that addresses his needs. This simulation is designed to help counseling students develop the skills and confidence needed to work with clients facing substance abuse and addiction, including assessment, communication, and care planning. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, students will be better prepared to provide quality care to clients in their future counseling careers.

In this simulation activity, counseling students will participate in a couples counseling session with Cliff and Rhonda Bennett. The couple will share their journey as a couple, revealing the ties that bound them and the forces that are currently driving them apart. The pressures of Cliff's practice troubles and his struggle with alcoholism are creating significant stress, which is deeply affecting their marriage. Rhonda, in her fear of abandonment, responds by showing extreme devotion and love, further intensifying the cycle of codependency. During the simulation, students will be prompted to use their counseling skills to address the couple's communication issues, codependency, and substance abuse. This simulation is designed to help counseling students develop the skills and confidence needed to work with couples facing complex relationship issues, including communication, codependency, and substance abuse. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, students will be better prepared to provide quality care to couples in their future counseling careers.

In this simulation activity, social work students will participate in a case study of the Bennett family, who are in the midst of a crisis due to father Cliff's alcoholism. His recent arrest for drunk driving and court-mandated counseling reveal the severity of his struggle. Rhonda, his wife, is deeply concerned about Cliff's drinking but is also dependent on him, which prevents her from confronting the problem head-on. Their teenage son, Terry, struggles with a stutter that Rhonda encourages him to hide, while Cliff tends to ridicule him for it. Students will be prompted to use their assessment and intervention skills to address the family's needs and develop a care plan that addresses their challenges. This simulation is designed to help social work students develop the skills and confidence needed to work with families facing complex issues, including assessment, communication, and care planning. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, students will be better prepared to provide quality care to families in their future social work careers.

In this simulation activity, counseling students will participate in a role-play session with Rhonda, who is intensely dependent on her husband, Cliff, despite his ongoing struggle with alcoholism. Rhonda believes that Cliff has his drinking problem under control and is afraid of upsetting him or making him feel unappreciated. She prefers to maintain the status quo despite the clear signs of a deepening crisis. During the simulation, students will be prompted to use their counseling skills to address Rhonda's codependency and help her develop a healthier sense of self. This simulation is designed to help counseling students develop the skills and confidence needed to work with clients facing codependency and relationship issues, including communication, boundaries, and self-worth. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, students will be better prepared to provide quality care to clients in their future counseling careers.

In this simulation activity, social work students will participate in a case study of the Bennett family, who are in the midst of a crisis due to father Cliff's alcoholism. His recent arrest for drunk driving and court-mandated counseling reveal the severity of his struggle. Rhonda, his wife, is deeply concerned about Cliff's drinking but is also dependent on him, which prevents her from confronting the problem head-on. Their teenage son, Terry, struggles with a stutter that Rhonda encourages him to hide, while Cliff tends to ridicule him for it. Students will be prompted to use their assessment and intervention skills to address the family's needs and develop a care plan that addresses their challenges. This simulation is designed to help social work students develop the skills and confidence needed to work with families facing complex issues, including assessment, communication, and care planning. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, students will be better prepared to provide quality care to families in their future social work careers.

In this simulation activity, education students will participate in a parent-teacher conference with Mitchell Ingraham, who is meeting his son's fifth-grade teacher for the first time. Mitchell and Will are new to the area, and the conference is to discuss the results of the beginning-of-the-year assessment. During the simulation, students will be prompted to discuss the assessment results with Mitchell, address any concerns or questions he may have, and provide recommendations for supporting Will's academic progress. This simulation is designed to help education students develop the skills and confidence needed to effectively communicate with parents, including active listening, empathy, and providing recommendations for academic support. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, students will be better prepared to provide quality education and communication to parents in their future teaching careers.

In this simulation activity, an Occupational Therapy (OT) student is tasked with conducting an interview involving two key individuals: Dr. Hendricks, a school administrator, and Melanie Kane, a parent. The purpose of the interview is to develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for Melanie's son, Michael. The OT student will need to gather information, collaborate with both Dr. Hendricks and Melanie, and work towards creating an effective and tailored IEP for Michael's educational needs. Effective communication, active listening, and empathy are essential skills the student should employ throughout the interaction to ensure the best possible plan for Michael's education and well-being.

In this simulation activity, occupational therapy learners work with Victoria and Julia to explore solutions for Victoria's back pain. Julia seeks guidance on managing Victoria's pain and establishing solutions that allow Julia to safely participate in age-appropriate activities. Learners will work with Julia to gather information on Julia's history, assess her current pain levels, and form a plan for Victoria's pain management and IEP.

In this simulation activity, middle school education students will facilitate a group discussion in a science class with Davy, Dev, Savannah, Jasmine, and Ethan. The discussion question is "Which is densest: ice, water, or steam?" and the students must form a hypothesis and answer the question as a group. During the simulation, students will be prompted to facilitate the discussion, encourage participation from all group members, and guide the group towards a conclusion. This simulation is designed to help education students develop the skills and confidence needed to facilitate group discussions, including active listening, encouraging participation, and guiding the group towards a conclusion. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, students will be better prepared to provide quality education and facilitate group discussions in their future teaching careers.

In this simulation activity, social work students will evaluate Serena Miranda, a mother whose children were removed from her care due to safety concerns. Serena has a history of substance abuse issues and currently receives social welfare benefits. During the simulation, students will be prompted to assess Serena's situation and develop a plan to ensure the safety and well-being of her children. This simulation is designed to help students develop the skills and confidence needed to address challenging situations in child welfare cases, including assessing safety concerns, developing intervention plans, and working with families with complex needs. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, students will be better prepared to provide quality care to families in their future social work careers.

In this simulation activity, counseling students will participate in a counseling session with Lucas, a 14-year-old who has been mandated counseling from Youth Court, an alternative to incarceration program. Lucas was removed from his mother's care at 11 years old after an incident that caused him to lose 80% of his hearing. Now, Lucas has been missing school, has been arrested with his friends, and is combative with social workers and counselors. During the simulation, students will be prompted to build rapport with Lucas, address his resistance, and develop a plan for addressing his behavioral and academic needs. This simulation is designed to help counseling students develop the skills and confidence needed to work with youth in the justice system who have experienced trauma, including building rapport, addressing resistance, and developing effective intervention plans. By practicing real-world scenarios in a safe and supportive environment, students will be better prepared to provide quality care to youth in the justice system in their future counseling careers.