Group Process and Practice

In this course students will deepen their understanding of social service work with groups. Social service workers are required to work with groups in almost all practice settings. Whether the "group" is a case conference team meeting research focus group community meeting or group therapy social services workers are required to understand group dynamics and know how to facilitate group process. This course will provide an opportunity to learn and practice specific skills necessary to promote effective group functioning. It is designed to help students further develop skills and comfort in various group dynamics group development analysis facilitation and evaluation.