Group Work

Catalog description

An introduction to principles of group dynamics, approaches to group leadership and authority, theories and methods of group counseling. Issues of culture, diversity, and identity in groups will be addressed. The course also explores various psychotherapeutic techniques as they apply to decision-making, problem-solving, and resolution of conflict involving groups of people of all ages. Includes an experiential group experience of at least 10 hours and the study of different types and settings of group work, including psychoeducational groups and therapeutic groups with various clinical populations. The pre-requisites of CSP 615, 649, 652 and 654 are required as well as CSP 657A, or CSP 705, or CSP 706.