| CODE | PSY5614 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Leading Groups in Professional Settings | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Psychology | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit covers the principle factors involved in leading groups in different areas of psychology. It includes both a theoretical presentation of basic concepts to develop the necessary skills in planning, organising and leading groups. Topics covered include: stages of group development, group leadership, group dynamics, dealing with difficult situations and problem members; working with different types of groups; transference and countertransference. Students also have an opportunity to conduct a group and receive feedback on their own personal style of leading groups. Study-unit Aims: - To acquire theoretical knowledge in relation to leading psychological groups; - To learn about groups in the different specializations in psychology; - To develop skills in leading psychological groups; - To learn how to develop a group programme based on a number of sessions; - To learn about one’s assets and liabilities in practicing these skills; - To give feedback to fellow students based on their observations. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Demonstrate in-depth knowledge about the theory, research and practice of leading different psychological groups; - Identify his/her strengths and areas of growth when leading process groups and psycho-educational groups; - Analyse group processes occurring in psychological groups; - Explain how to handle difficult members when leading psychological groups; - Identify transference and counter-transference dynamics when leading psychological group; - Define and describe ethical practices when leading psychological groups. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Plan, facilitate and evaluate groups in the psychology profession; - Construct and structure a group programme that meets the needs of persons in a given context; - Demonstrate competence in leading and facilitating both process oriented groups and psycho-educational groups; - Demonstrate competence in leading and facilitating a psychological group with a co-leader. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Core Text: Gladding. S.T. (2013). Group work: A counselling speciality. Harlow, Pearson Education Ltd. Others: Berg. R.C., Landreth,G.L. & Fall, K.A. (2013). Group counseling, concepts and procedures. Routledge, New York. Capuzzi, D. & Gross, D.R. (2001) Introduction to group counseling. Denver, Love. Corey, M.S., Corey, G. & Corey, C., Groups: Process and Practice. California: Wadsworth Publishing Company, 2008. Corey, G., (2012) Theory and practice of group counseling. California, Brooks/Cole. Yalom, I.D. (1995). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy. (5th Ed) Basic Books, New York. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-Requisite Study-unit: PSY3610 or equivalent | ||||||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Seminar | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Joshua Aquilina Marta Sant (Co-ord.) |
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