Principles and Practice Experience in Group Therapy

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of group psychotherapy for graduate students. Ethical considerations in the conduct of group-based interventions will be reviewed. Models for therapeutic and psychoeducational group interventions will be presented and observed, group process variables and relevant research findings will be discussed. To facilitate development of clinical skills in group therapy, this course will include facilitation of a group by students that will be observed and commented on throughout the course. Students will use what they learn during class as they facilitate the group in-person or virtually with students and/or client participants serving as group members. This course will serve as a foundation for students interested in making group interventions a part of their future practice.