EDCP 617 Group Counseling - Weekends

Marion D. Grothus-Magee, Ph.D.,CPC,NCC,

ATTENTION: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE STUDENT READ CHAPTERS 1-4 PRIOR TO THE FIRST WEEKEND OF CLASS. THIS WILL MAKE THE READING BETWEEN WEEKEND 1 AND 2 MORE MANAGEABLE.

I will be available after each class and usually 1/2 hour prior to class. It is preferable that you make an appointment so that you may have my undivided attention without the distraction of others. Appointments may be made for no other reason than an interest in talking with me. I will be staying at the Rhein Main Billets or Vogelway Billets. I may also be reached by phone from 10 AM-10PM at 06201-57487. Address: Fruhlingsst.

18, 69469Weinheim/Ritschweier

This course will focus on the theoretical perspectives and interventions in group counseling. The course will provide students with a beginning knowledge of conducting a counseling group. By the end of this course the student is expected to have:

1. knowledge of the major theories of group counseling

2. knowledge of group therapeutic techniques

3. knowledge of group counseling skills

4. understanding of problems encountered in group counseling

5. understanding of the individual, interpersonal and intragroup processes that occur in a small group setting.

6. the ability to develop a rationale for engaging in a variety of counselor leader-therapist behaviors

7. knowledge of several issues in group work including training, research and ethical standards.

1. Discussion of readings and responses to assigned questions

2. Participate in group discussions on theory and practice

3. Participate in group experiential exercises

4. Lead several group counseling sessions.

5. Keep a weekly journal on feelings, impressions, thoughts.

6. Independent project This can be (1) a conventional course paper of approximately 10 double-spaced pages on some aspect of group counseling that appeals to you (ie. marathon, training, biofeedback, Gestalt, Play, Children's groups: see handout for further topics); (2) a review of a particular approach as used in group counseling; (3) a comprehensive treatment plan for a particular form of group work. Approval for the topic and scope of each independent project will be required.

100pts Journal x 4 TYPED, handed in every Saturday (last journal mailed)

100pts Quiz I+ Quiz 2+ Quiz 3

100pts Independent project

75pts Class participation

75pts Lead Group (demonstration of skills)

Often in counseling classes students feel freer to share information about themselves therefore, students must be sensitive to the rights of privacy of others. It is important that all information shared in class remain confidential, this is especially true in a group class where each of you will be working in a group, as a member and a leader.

**American Psychological Association. (1994). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. (4th ed.), Washington , D. C.

**Corey, M & Corey G. (1997). Groups: Process and Practice (5th Ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.

ATTENTION: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE STUDENT READ CHAPTERS 1-4 PRIOR TO THE FIRST WEEKEND OF CLASS. THIS WILL MAKE THE READING BETWEEN WEEKEND 1 AND 2 MORE MANAGEABLE.

Introduction to Group Work Chap 1,2,3,4

Initial Stage of a Group Chap 5,6,7

Working Stage of a Group Chap 7,8,9

PAPER DUE

Home Work: Chap 8, p284-285 # 3.

Members can choose from #1-7 or use one of their own endings. Each person in the group will have an opportunity to end the group.

Some Specific Groups Chap 10,11,12

Home Work: Last Journal to be mailed to Dr. Magee

Dr. Marion Grothus-Magee earned her Ph. D. in professional counseling from Purdue University in 1992. She has teaching experience with Boston University's overseas program, Purdue University and Eastern Washington University. In addition, she brings to the classroom considerable clinical experience--as psychiatric technician, an intern therapist, a practicum supervisor, a consultant and a private practitioner. She has presented papers and lectures on a variety of subjects, including anger, stress management, adolescent behavior and suicide, EMDR and vicarious traumatization. She joined the European Division faculty in 1993.