ACS 600- Group Counseling Theory and Practice (3 credit hours)
Group Counseling
ACS 600- Group Counseling Theory and Practice
Professor: Dr. George Gonzalez, Ph.D.
SYLLABUS
COURSE OVERVIEW: This course is designed to provide you with a thorough background in the techniques and theories of group counseling. How group therapy and individual therapy can be integrated using the cognitive-behavioral approach is examined. Additionally, how the group modality of treatment can be used in the treatment of substance abusers.
EXAMINATIONS: The exam(s) for this course are true/false and multiple choice in nature and ought to be completed as scheduled when you finish reading the materials.
GRADING: The grading scale for this course is as follows:
91-100% = A
81-90% = B
71-80% = C
Below 70% = Failed
The student will have a greater understanding of the history, rationale and theories of group counseling.
The student will have a greater understanding of the role and responsibilities of the group leader.
The student will have a greater understanding of how to initiate and maintain a counseling group.
The student will have a greater understanding of how to effectively deal with resistance in groups.
The student will have a greater understanding of the typical issues addressed in group.
The student will have a greater understanding of how group is effective with children, adolescents, families and with special populations.
The student will have a basic understanding of the application of cognitive-behavioral as a group modality.
The student will have a greater understanding of how to integrate group and individual counseling.
The student will have a greater understanding of how cognitive-behavioral group therapy is effective with various disorders such as various anxiety disorders and depression.
The student will have a greater understanding of how group therapy can be used effectively with substance abusers and other addicted clients.