Group Counseling

1 Course Unit

This course is designed as an introduction to the use of groups in counseling practice. Its chief purpose is to provide students with an overview of basic elements of group process, with a focus on stages of group development; guidelines for multicultural practice; ethical and professional issues in group practice; and group leadership. The course is a combination of didactic and experiential elements, including demonstrations, short lectures, discussions of group process concerns, and questions and answers. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Executive Program in School and Mental Health Counseling. Spring 1 Course Unit