BH 410: Group Counseling

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Class Program
Behavioral Health
Credits
5
Lecture Hours 50 Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
5
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

Students will learn to enhance the effectiveness of therapeutic counseling groups by examining a variety of roles, models, and norms of group work. Students will develop therapeutic group leadership skills through facilitation of simulated group sessions.

Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites

Acceptance to BAS-BH Program.
 

Course Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Communicate proficiently with clients, families, and members of the care team, utilizing suitable channels to enhance personal care, contribute to positive health outcomes, and instill optimism for recovery.

    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration,
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate understanding of various theories of practice to intervene in behavioral health conditions.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate understanding of various theories of practice to intervene in behavioral health conditions.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Communicate proficiently with clients, families, and members of the care team, utilizing suitable channels to enhance personal care, contribute to positive health outcomes, and instill optimism for recovery.

    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration,
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate understanding of various theories of practice to intervene in behavioral health conditions.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate understanding of various theories of practice to intervene in behavioral health conditions.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Communication
    Oral Expression,
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct,
    Professional Conduct,
    Cultural Diversity
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy

Core Topics

  1. Theoretical foundations of group counseling and group work
  2. Dynamics associated with group process and development
  3. Therapeutic factors of group work and how they contribute to group effectiveness
  4. Characteristics and functions of effective group leaders
  5. Approaches to group formation, including recruiting, screening, and selecting members
  6. Application of technology related to group counseling and group work
  7. Types of groups, settings, and other considerations that affect conducting groups
  8. Culturally sustaining and developmentally responsive strategies for designing and facilitating groups
  9. Ethical and legal considerations relative to the delivery of group counseling and group work across service delivery modalities