PSYC 474 - Group Counseling

3 hours
As paraprofessionals, scores of psychology graduates lead therapy groups in state hospital, community hospital, and agency settings. Therapy group goals, leadership techniques, and treatment and evaluation strategies will be explored. The practices and effectiveness of various models representing the major schools of thought in psychology will be compared. Attention also will be given to the history and varieties of self help groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous. Prerequisite(s): seven Psychology courses; PSYC 461, PSYC 467 required; PSYC 233 recommended. UG