This unit provides both theory and skills training of group processes and group leadership. The unit is run in an experiential fashion to teach students to analyse group processes of both an external group they lead or attend and also in the class group. The unit teaches strategies for group therapy in a variety of contexts and with a variety of clinical client populations (eg, anxiety, depression, agoraphobia, psychosis). Use of the group mode for skills training such as problem solving, social skills and stress management is taught. Knowledge of and development of skills for self-care practice are presented. -- Course Website
Instructor: Mr Norman Rees
Prerequisites: Admission to PGDipProfPsych or PGCertProfPsych