Group Techniques and Procedures

Catalog description

Group Techniques and Procedures provides both theoretical and experiential understanding of group development, dynamics, theories, and methods and skills. Students examine various types of counseling groups and related issues such as group stages, ethical and other professional practice considerations, leader and member behavior, and appropriate groups for particular populations. Furthermore, this course is highly experiential, providing participation in active group experiences. Clinical Significance: COUN 6265 is designed as a clinical training seminar with academic components. The course is facilitated, in part, as a psychoeducational group where the weekly group topic is aligned with course goals and objectives. Students are afforded an opportunity to experience group process and similar interpersonal dynamics