EDP649-001/Group Counseling - University of Kentucky

EDP649-001/Group Counseling
Fall, 2014
Monday and Wednesday 11:30AM - 2:00 PM in 135 DH Dr. Rory Remer
233 Dickey Hall
Office: 257-7877 Home: 271-4524
E-mail Addresses: RRemer@uky.edu
Office Hrs: M,W 2:30-3:30 and By Appointment
Objectives The objectives of the course are to allow the student:
(a) To gain knowledge and techniques relevant to group interaction theory
and practice,
(b) To participate actively as a group member in two groups situations:
(1) a supervision/resource group (required)
(2) a personal growth/interpersonal process group (optional-highly
recommended if never been a member of
a long-term, on-going, interactive group or recommended if
already have had such an experience
some time ago),
(c) To lead (or co-lead) a group in supervised situation, and
(d) To generalize the techniques and theory gained in such courses as
EDP661 and EDP652 to the group situation. These course objectives are formulated to address and/or incorporate the
following program Foundational Competencies: I. PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY AS A COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGIST
|READINESS FOR PRACTICUM |
|1.1 Core Identity | | |
|1.1a Uses Social justice Framework to Guide Professional Activities |
|Demonstrates awareness of social, political, economic and cultural factors that impact individuals, |
|institutions and systems, in addition to other factors that may lead them to seek intervention |
|1.1b Uses Holistic and Contextual Approaches |
|Demonstrates understanding that social and contextual factors influence human development and |
|functioning across multiple life domains |
|1.1c Uses a Developmental and Strengths-based Focus on Prevention in Prevention and Intervention |
|Recognizes that conceptualizing clients and populations from a perspective of strengths and growth is|
|a core value of counseling psychology |
|1.2 Consideration of Individual and Cultural Diversity | |1.2a Self as Shaped by Individual and Cultural Diversity (e.g., cultural, individual, and role |
|differences, including those based on age, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, |
|national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language, and socioeconomic status ) and |
|Context |
|Demonstrates knowledge, awareness, and understanding of one's own dimensions of diversity and |
|attitudes towards diverse others |
|1.2b. Others as Shaped by Individual and Cultural Diversity and Context |
|Demonstrates knowledge, awareness, and understanding of other individuals as cultural beings |
2. SKILLED SCIENTIST-PRACTITIONERS
|2.1 Scientific Foundations | | |
|2.1a Demonstrates Scientific-Mindedness |
|Displays critical scientific thinking |
|2.1b Understands Scientific Foundation of Psychology (cognitive-affective, biological bases, |
|development) |
|Demonstrates understanding of psychology as a science |
|2.1c Understands Scientific Foundation of Professional Practice |
|Understands the scientific foundation of professional practice | |2.2. Ethical Research and Practice |
|2.2a. Demonstrates Knowledge of Ethical, Legal and Professional Standards and Guidelines |
|Demonstrates basic knowledge of the principles of the APA Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct |
|[ethical practice and basic skills in ethical decision making]; demonstrates beginning level |
|knowledge of legal and regulatory issues in the practice of psychology that apply to practice while |
|placed at practicum setting |
|2.2b Demonstrates knowledge and application of aspirational practice guidelines |
|2.2c Demonstrates Awareness and Application of Ethical Decision Making |
|Demonstrates awareness of the importance of applying an ethical decision model to practice |
|2.2d. Demonstrates Ethical Conduct in Research and Practice |
|Displays ethical attitudes and values | |3.1 Key Professional Values and Attitudes |
|3.1a. Demonstrates Integrity |
|Understands professional values; honest, responsible |
|3.1b Demonstrates Deportment |
|Understands how to conduct oneself in a professional manner |
|3.1c. Accountability |
|Accountable and reliable |
|3.1d Demonstrates Concern for the Welfare of Others |
|Demonstrates awareness of the need to uphold and protect the welfare of others |
|3.2 Effective Relationships with Individual, Groups, and/or Communities |
|3.2a Effective Interpersonal Skills |
|Displays interpersonal skills |
|3.2b. Displays Affective Skills |
|Displays affective skills | 3. PROFESSIONAL DEPORTMENT AND LEADERSHIP
|3.2c Displays Expressive Skills |
|Communicates ideas, feelings, and information clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills |
|3.3 Self-Awareness and Reflective Practice |
|3.3a Displays Self-Awareness and Professional Practice |
|Displays basic mindfulness and self-awareness; displays basic reflectivity regarding professional |
|practice (reflection-on-action) |
|3.3b. Engages in Self-Care to Assure Effective Professional Functioning |
|Understands the importance of self-care in effective practice; demonstrates knowledge of self-care |
|methods; attends to self-care |
|3.4 Responsible Leadership |
|3.4a Complies with Regulations, Policies, and Procedures |
|Complies with regulations |
|3.4b. Engages in Effective Supervisory Practices and Relationships |
|Demonstrates straightforward, truthful, and respectful communication in supervisory relationship |
Prerequisites
EDP661 (Individual Techniques 2), and EDP652 (Counseling Theory), or
equivalents, with a grade of "B" or better, or permission of the
instructor. You must have
(a) Active listening skills--Egan Stage I
(b) Confrontation skills--Egan Stage II/3 Part Confrontation Model
Rationale The requirements of EDP649 are predicated on the assumption that, in order
to be an effective group leader, one must have exposure to three basic
aspects:
a) a didactic theoretical basis from which to operate,
b) an actual experience as a group member, and;
(c) a supervised, controlled experience as a leader. The class will be
organized to illustrate the theoretical aspects of group dynamics
through laboratory experiences coordinated with didactic
presentations.
Grading Grading will be on the semi-criterion referenced basis, "A," "B," "C," or
"I." An "I" will be given to anyone not meeting the criteria for a "B"
grade or better until the discrepancies are addressed or it is determined
that further remediation is not possible. The "I" must be completed, as
contracted with the instructor, by the beginning of the following semester
or a grade commensurate with the amount of effort to that point, based on
the best judgment of the instructor, will be assigned from "A" to "E".
Students with an "I" or less than a "B" grade in EDP649 (Group Counseling)
will be barred from taking practicum (EDP664) or any other courses
requiring EDP649 as minimal competency. A student who received an "I" grade
must negotiate a new contract with Dr. Remer to satisfy the course
requirement. Readings R