PY642 Group Therapy (2 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): Completion of core
The course covers the history and practice of group therapy grounded in social psychology. Students study the basic tasks and methods of the group therapist, the design of effective therapy groups, and the therapeutic factors and problems commonly encountered in group therapy and counseling.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Understand the use of groups as an intervention with individuals, families, and communities.
2. Understand the historical development of group work.
3. Evaluate characteristics of effective group members and leaders.
4. Analyze group process, content, and dynamics.
5. Apply skills in assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for work with individuals, families, and small groups.
6. Apply skills in facilitating the stages of group process.
7. Incorporate professional ethics in determining appropriate group interventions and evaluating effectiveness.
8. Develop group intervention strategies using strengths of the group and its members.
9. Understand the significance of research evidence and community standards of practice in selecting and evaluating group interventions.