PSYC 215 Group Experience (5 credits)
Distribution Area Fulfilled General Transfer Elective
Formerly PSYCH 215
Prerequisite A grade of 1.5 or better in PSYC& 100 , or SSBH 100 , or SSBH 170 or instructor permission.
Course Description
Small group theory and practice designed to further develop the student’s ability to lead counseling groups in the social service/mental health professions. Active listening, group dynamics and group theory in psychology.
Course Content
A. Person-Centered Counseling Theory – Carl Rogers, Nonviolent Communication
B. A minimum of four other theoretical approaches to the counseling process
C. Various Counseling Techniques (Opening and closing groups, identifying challenging members and groups).
D. Creating a professional group proposal
E. Active Listening skills
F. Ethics
G. Crisis intervention in groups
H. Personal assessment of limitations and strengths
Student Outcomes
1. Recognize, demonstrate and explain key terms and concepts from the Person-Centered Counseling model.
2. Apply the theoretical concepts discussed in outcome 1 by using them to facilitate an in-class group, under the supervision of the instructor.
3. Select and use recognized counseling approaches and be able to articulate the usefulness of the given approach(es) in specific group counseling situations.
4. Select and use specific counseling techniques learned in the class and be able to articulate the utility of the given technique(s) in specific group counseling situations.
5. Articulate his or her own counseling strengths and limitations relative to leadership of group counseling sessions and integrate feedback from the supervisor and group members.
6. Conduct at least one in-class counseling group utilizing the client-centered model of Carl Rogers.
7. Effectively use the active listening skills learned in the course.
Degree Outcomes
Social Sciences: Graduates analyze and interpret social phenomenon using social science theories and methods.
Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
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