13640 (v.2) Group Processes 664

Area:

School of Psychology

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Design and delivery of appropriate relevant groups for a variety of purposes and settings. Understanding of group processes, including developmental aspects of group information and the facilitation of therapeutic factors, and leadership skills. Relevance of group work to psychological health, community development, research, education and training.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Identify populations and situations for which group work may be relevant. Apply the principles of group design in a variety of settings. Demonstrate appropriate co-leadership skills. Demonstrate an understanding of group processes including developmental aspects of group formation and the facilitation of therapeutic factors. Recognise the relevance of group work to psychological health, community development, research, education and training.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Corey M.S.and Corey G. (2002), Groups - Process and Practice (6th ed.). Pacific Grove, Brooks/Cole Publishing Company.

Unit Texts:

Andrews H.B., (1995), Group Design and Leadership - Strategies for Creating Successful Common Theme Groups, NY, Allyn and Bacon.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment - Planning a Group 50%. Co-lead a Small Group 25%. Participate in/Report on a Group Exercise 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y