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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
HUSV 92 | Title:
INTRO GROUP COUNSELING |
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| Full Title:
Introduction to Group Counseling |
| Last Reviewed:11/25/2024 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
| Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 6 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
COUN 92
Catalog Description:
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An introduction to the dynamics of group interaction with emphasis upon the individual's firsthand experience as a group leader and member. The factors involved in problems of communication, effective emotional responses and personal growth will be highlighted. Emphasis will be placed on group process as a means of changing behavior. This course is designed to help students who will function as leaders in a variety of small group situations.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent or appropriate placement based on AB705 mandates; and Course Completion of HUSV 90 (or COUN 90) and Course Completion of HUSV 80 (or AODS 90)
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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An introduction to the dynamics of group interaction with emphasis upon the individual's firsthand experience as a group leader and member. The factors involved in problems of communication, effective emotional responses and personal growth will be highlighted. Emphasis will be placed on group process as a means of changing behavior. This course is designed to help students who will function as leaders in a variety of small group situations.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent or appropriate placement based on AB705 mandates; and Course Completion of HUSV 90 (or COUN 90) and Course Completion of HUSV 80 (or AODS 90)
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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| CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Spring 2006 | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Construct and facilitate a group counseling exercise.
2. Examine and demonstrate the necessary characteristics of an effective group facilitator.
3. Interpret and explain the types of clients in a group.
Objectives:
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Students will be able to:
1. Identify and describe the various stages of group development.
2. Compare and contrast the various strategies for addressing issues
within a group.
3. Identify and analyze the various models of group leadership.
4. Determine appropriateness of experiential exercises in groups.
5. Identify and analyze the different types of people a group leader
will encounter.
6. Evaluate and describe the unique characteristics of specialized
groups.
7. Define and discuss ethical and professional behavior of group
leaders.
8. Compare and demonstrate group counseling techniques.
Topics and Scope
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I. Introduction to Major Components of Group
A. Member roles
B. Leader intervention
C. Group developmental stages
D. Group structure
E. Group setting
F. Group models
G. Theoretical approaches
II. Models of Group Leadership
A. Psychoeducational group
B. Support group
C. Skills development group
III. Ethical and Professional Considerations
IV. Skills for Group Leaders
A. Reframing
B. Rephrasing
C. Reflecting
D. Blocking
E. Summarizing
F. Cueing and linking
V. Use of Exercises in Groups
A. Breathing exercise
B. Introduction exercise
VI. Transition Stages of the Group
A. Beginning
B. Middle
C. Ending
VII. Dealing with Group Difficulties
A. Emotional contagion
B. Group manipulation
C. Resistant member
D. Silent member
E. Group confrontation
VIII. Closing or Ending a Group
A. Time management
B. Final check in
C. Summary
Assignments:
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1. Read assigned textbook and supplemental reading material of approximately 25-35 pages per
week
2. Write 1-3 page reflection paper on being a member and observer of a simulated group
counseling
3. Write a specific population research paper and determine appropriate group counseling
approaches
4. Facilitate simulated group counseling and write self-evaluation paper about leading group
counseling
5. Chapter quizzes (0-5), midterm exam (1-2), and final
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
40 - 70% |
| Reflection paper, research paper, self-evaluation | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
5 - 35% |
| Facilitate simulated group counseling session | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
5 - 10% |
| Quizzes (0-5), midterm exam(s), and final | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
10 - 25% |
| Attendance and participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Substance Abuse Treatment: Group Therapy: A Treatment Improvement Protocol TIP 41; Georgi, Jeffrey M. and Flores, Philip J. US Department of Health and Human Services Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. 2014 (classic)
Groups-Process and Practice. 10th ed. Schneider Corey, Marianne and Corey, Gerald and Corey, Cindy. Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning Publications. 2018
Instructor prepared materials.
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