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Group Therapy Intensive | 7-Session Leadership & Counseling Skills Training

Introduction

This Group Therapy Intensitive examines several theories related to group counseling and their application to group work. Participants will learn the types of group work, basic group leadership skills, group processes, and procedures. Those involved in both clinical individual and conjoint counseling as well as pastoral counseling and other helping ministries will learn how to conduct group work effectively that which is an important strategy for utilization in their daily and professional work. Therefore, knowledge of group theory and the development of group leadership skills are essential to becoming more effective practitioners in either setting.

Intensive Objectives

Who Should Attend?

Typically, groups meet for an hour or two each week. Some people attend individual therapy in addition to groups, while others participate in groups only.

Many groups are designed to target a specific problem, such as depression, obesity, panic disorder, social anxiety, chronic pain, or substance abuse. However, other group therapeutic approaches may also focus on topics related to personal development and/or growth which are more effectively achieved through the conceptualization of innovative group designs and the employment of progressive and “out of the box” group dynamic techniques.

The Intensive Plan

Session 1: What are some of the Group Therapy Considerations?

60 Minute Session

What to expect in group therapy?
Is the group open or closed?
How many people are in the group?
How alike are the group members?
Is group therapy enough?
How much should I share?

Session 2: Understanding the Differences Between Individual, Couple and Group Therapy

60 Minute Session

What is individual therapy
What is couple therapy
What is group therapy
Advantages and disadvantages of individual therapy
Advantages and disadvantages of couple therapy
Advantages and disadvantages of group therapy

Session 3: Conceptualizing Group Design for Effective Group Dynamics

60 Minute Session

Diversity in small group formats
Group design location options
Demographic considerations impacting group design
Frequency consideration related to group design
Meeting duration options
Content delivery options
Facilitating the optimization of group dynamics and membership participation

Session 4: Outlining the and Defining Importance of Group Stages.

60 Minute Session

The Beginning Stage
The Conflict and Controversy Stage
The Working and Cohesion Stage
The Termination Stage

Session 5: What are the benefits of group therapy?

60 Minute Session

Opportunity to Establish a sense of belonging i.e. see that others are struggling in similar ways
Group therapy is the perfect place to practice interpersonal communication, relationship building and social skills development
The ability to receive support from more than one source
Group members in therapy groups can function as sounding boards, provide feedback, and provide diverse perspectives
Group participants reporting positive outcomes may increase motivation and participation from group peers

Session 6: Ethical and Legal
Considerations

60 Minute Session

Orientation and provision of information
Confidentiality
Participation is voluntary
Group members treated equitably
Group members can be terminated by leader if deemed necessary

Session 7: What is a Psychoeducational
Group?

60 Minute Session

Primary focus is on education and information dissemination
Multisession approach is desirable
Narrow focus
Specifically designed to prevent or to solve specific problem(s)
Cognitive versus affective focus
Hybrid of academic impartation and therapeutic application
Groups primary purposes include education, skills training and development, self-understanding, and self-knowledge

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