BH 218B Group Processes B

Lecture Hours: 1
Credits: 1

Provides experiential group training designed for actual experience with the power of group process. Provides opportunities to learn about leadership, group stages, rules and norms as well as self-disclosure, roles and group skills. Second course in a three-term sequence. Each course in the sequence must be passed with a grade of C or better or entire sequence must be repeated.

Prerequisite: Admitted in the Behavioral Health program; and BH 218A with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in BH284 - BH288.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify personal strengths and weaknesses in the group process.
Identify the role of the group leader.
Establish group goals and norms.
Engage in giving and receiving effective feedback and support.
Identify transition and working group stages and functions.

Content Outline

Transition and Working Stages
- Creating therapeutic relations
- Theme identification
- Coping with resistance
- Developing cohesion
Evaluation