855b. Group Psychotherapy Seminar. 1 credit hour. This course examines models of group psychotherapy. Emphasis is placed on the application of theory to the clinical realities of groups and families encountered in various inpatient and outpatient settings. Course content covers determination of treatment choices through critical thinking informed by assessments; cultural, ethical, and legal considerations; comparison of pertinent models; and knowledge of basic concepts of group psychotherapy, as well as relevant literature and research. This course offers the opportunity for students to have a task group experience to examine group norms, leadership, communication patterns, roles, subgroups, and stages of group development according to Yaloni’s theory. One hour per week. V. Hamrin.
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