CLPY640 Group Dynamics and Counseling (3 cr.)

This course provides an overview of evidence-based theories, strategies, and techniques for group interventions that promote group-level health and well-being outcomes, consistent with health service psychology.  The course includes developing treatment plans and evaluation of group intervention outcomes as part of ongoing progress monitoring, with attention to group roles, group dynamics, leadership styles, types of groups, and professional standards for group interventions. 

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

1. Articulate the major theories of group dynamics and group counseling.
2. Appraise the evidence-bases for group counseling interventions.
3. Evaluate characteristics of effective group members and leaders. 
4. Apply therapeutic skills in conceptualization, assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of group interventions. 
5. Analyze the therapeutic factors attributed to group therapy process and outcomes. 
6. Integrate professional ethics and multicultural competence in group dynamics and counseling.