Group Dynamics and Group Process in Counselling
- Education
- 800 level
- 3 credit units
- 108 pages
- 15 units
This course explores group dynamics and processes in counseling. It covers the meaning and characteristics of groups, group formation, and the responsibilities of group members. Key topics include group theories, facilitative skills, leadership characteristics, and the differences between group and individual counseling. The course also addresses the advantages, disadvantages, and challenges of group counseling, providing a comprehensive understanding of group dynamics in various counseling settings.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 40 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assessments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of EGC813, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 GROUP COUNSELING AND GROUP DYNAMICS: MEANING AND PURPOSESPage 75
- UNIT 2: PROCESSES OF GROUP COUNSELINGPage 81
- UNIT 3 PRINCIPLES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF GROUP COUNSELINGPage 86
- UNIT 4 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND GROUP COUNSELINGPage 92
- UNIT 5: ISSUES, CHALLENGES, ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF GROUP COUNSELINGPage 98
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
EGC813 · UNIT 1 OVERVIEW OF GROUP DYNAMICS IN GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
In summary, group guidance is informal, usually not given by a professional, however group Counseling is usually formal and structured often done by professionals in the field they are giving advice about. Group Guidance and Group Counseling are two distinctive terms – differing in three principal ways (Christened, 1965).
What you should be able to do
- Explain the principles of group dynamics and their application in counseling.
- Differentiate between various group counseling theories and their practical applications.
- Demonstrate effective facilitative skills and techniques in group interactions.
- Identify and apply appropriate leadership styles in group settings.
- Compare and contrast group counseling with individual counseling.
- Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of group counseling.
What it prepares you for
- Counselor
- Social Worker
- Psychotherapist
- Group Facilitator
- Community Outreach Worker
- Mental Health Services
- Social Services
- Educational Institutions
- Rehabilitation Centers
- Community Organizations
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2:
Unit 2: Application of Group Theories to Practice
Understanding the nuances of REBT requires careful attention to the ABC model and its application in challenging irrational beliefs.
- Module 2:
Unit 2: Application of Group Theories to Practice
Applying Gestalt therapy techniques effectively requires a deep understanding of phenomenological perspectives and creative experimentation.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 31 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction
Unit 1: Overview of Group Dynamics · 2 hours
Define guidance and group guidance.. Define counseling and group counseling.. Explain the term group and group dynamics.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 and 2..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction
Unit 2: Meaning and Characteristics of a Group · 2 hours
Explain what a group is and its psychology.. List and explain different types of groups.. List and explain the characteristics of a group.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 and 2..
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction
Unit 3: Group Formation and Organisation · 2 hours
Explain cohesiveness in group counseling.. List factors in group counseling.. Explain practical considerations in forming a group.. Define a closed group.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 and 2..
- Week 4Module 1: Introduction
Unit 4: Purposes and Responsibilities of Group Members · 2 hours
Explain why people join groups.. Explain the responsibilities of group members.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 and 2..
- Week 5Module 1: Introduction
Unit 5: Types of Groups and Group Process · 2 hours
Explain group processes.. List types of counseling groups.. Explain each type of group.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 and 2..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 1: Group Theories · 2 hours
Define a theory.. Explain the place of theory in group counseling.. State major functions of group theory.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 and 2..
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 2: Application of Group Theories to Practice · 3 hours
Explain Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy in group counseling.. Explain Reality Therapy in group counseling.. Discuss Transactional Analysis in group counseling.. Describe Gestalt Therapy in group counseling.. State the Psychoanalytic approach to group counseling.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 and 2..
- Week 8Module 2:
Unit 3: Facilitative Skills and Techniques in Group Interactions · 2 hours
Define facilitation.. Explain facilitation skills and techniques in group interactions.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 and 2..
- Week 9Module 2:
Unit 4: Group Leadership Characteristics and Skills · 2 hours
List and explain characteristics of effective group leaders.. List and explain essential skills required for effective group leadership.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises..
- Week 10Module 2:
Unit 5: Leadership Styles/Methods and Productivity · 2 hours
Explain the meaning of leadership.. Explain each leadership style.. List and explain factors that ensure leadership productivity.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 and 2..
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 1: Group Counseling and Group Dynamics: Meaning and Purposes · 2 hours
Discuss group dynamics.. Explain group counseling.. List purposes for group counseling.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises..
Unit 2: Processes of Group Counseling · 2 hours
Explain what group process is.. Discuss the processes of group counseling.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise..
- Week 12Module 3:
Unit 3: Principles and Characteristics of Group Counseling · 2 hours
State and explain principles of group counseling.. Explain characteristics of group counseling.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 and 2..
Unit 4: Differences between Group Counseling and Individual Counseling · 2 hours
List types of counseling.. Explain group counseling.. Discuss individual counseling.. State differences between group counseling and individual counseling.. Identify similarities between Individual and Group Counseling.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1 and 2..
- Week 13Module 3:
Unit 5: Issues, Challenges, Advantages and Disadvantages of Group Counseling · 2 hours
Explain group counseling.. Identify advantages of group counseling.. Discuss the disadvantages of group counseling.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercises 1 and 2..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking group dynamics principles to counseling theories (Modules 1-2).
- Practice applying different leadership styles to hypothetical group scenarios (Module 2, Unit 4).
- Compare and contrast the key concepts of individual and group counseling (Module 3, Unit 4).
- Review the advantages and disadvantages of group counseling and identify situations where it is most appropriate (Module 3, Unit 5).
- Focus on understanding the roles and responsibilities of group members and leaders (Module 1, Unit 4 and Module 2, Unit 4).
- Study the different stages of group development and how to manage them effectively (Module 3, Unit 2).
Questions students ask about this course
What is EGC813 about?
This course explores group dynamics and processes in counseling. It covers the meaning and characteristics of groups, group formation, and the responsibilities of group members. Key topics include group theories, facilitative skills, leadership characteristics, and the differences between group and individual counseling. The course also addresses the advantages, disadvantages, and challenges of group counseling, providing a comprehensive understanding of group dynamics in various counseling settings.
How many units does EGC813 have?
EGC813, Group Dynamics and Group Process in Counselling, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 108 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is EGC813?
EGC813 carries 3 credit units, at 800 level in Education.
Is EGC813 hard?
EGC813 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does EGC813 take to study?
About 40 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is EGC813 assessed?
EGC813 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What can I do with EGC813?
Counselor, Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Group Facilitator and Community Outreach Worker.