11/21/2024 9:22:54 AM	SWHS 92 Course Outline as of Fall 2023	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  SWHS 92	Title:  INTRO GROUP COUNSELING
Full Title:  Introduction to Group Counseling
Last Reviewed:3/25/2019

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
		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:  HUSV 92

Catalog Description:

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 SWHS 90 (or COUN 90) and Course Completion of SWHS 80 (or COUN 80)

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

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 SWHS 90 (or COUN 90) and Course Completion of SWHS 80 (or COUN 80)
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 2006	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

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:

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:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should 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

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:

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:

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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