Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
MIDDLE EAST
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Department
of Psychology
PSY 564
Theory of Group Psychotherapy
Fall 2018-19 (Wednesdays 11:40 – 14:30; B-102)
Instructor: Deniz Canel Çınarbaş, Ph.D.
Office: Social Sciences
Building, B-124
Phone: (312) 210-3138
E-mail: dcanel@metu.edu.tr
Office Hours: By appointment
Overview:
This course is designed to
develop an understanding of group theory and process and to acquire skills
needed in leading a therapy group. The main goals of the course are to
establish a theoretical understanding of group process and to develop group
facilitation skills. This course will include specific attention to
principles of group dynamics including group formation and establishing roles
and behaviors, leadership styles and characteristics, theories of group therapy,
therapeutic factors of group work, evidence-based practice in group therapy,
and cultural considerations when working with group clients.
Course
Objectives:
1)
To
develop an understanding of group process.
2)
To
develop an understanding of group theories and research.
3)
To
become familiar with basic skills needed to lead a group.
4)
To
gain confidence and expertise in one’s ability to apply these group skills to a
variety of group situations.
5)
To
adapt and to integrate the skills and theory learned in this course into each
individual’s personal style.
6)
To
be aware of ethical issues in group work.
7)
To
be aware of cultural issues in group work.
Students in
this course are expected to attend class and be active participants of class
activities and discussions. It is essential that you put ides to work and
discuss them whenever you can in order to have a better understanding of the
topics covered. The classroom is the best place to do this. Class hours can be
more lively, informative and interesting for me and for all of you if we all
contribute. If you become confused, or think I am expecting you to understand a
concept that I haven’t fully explained, PLEASE
STOP ME AND ASKE ME TO EXPLAIN! If you don’t feel comfortable asking during
class, request an appointment for office hours.
The
emotional safety of all students is paramount. Unprofessional, unethical, or
disruptive student behaviors that interfere with development and maintenance of
emotional safety are not acceptable. For instance, discrimination based on
ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability; intolerance of individual
and cultural differences; insensitivity to others’ feelings and needs are not
acceptable. If these should happen, the instructor will approach and
problem-solve with the concerned individual or group in what ideally becomes a
learning opportunity for increased self-reflexivity, awareness and growth.
In
addition, grading is based on the following requirements.
1) Midterm (30%): The
midterm will cover weeks 1 through 7.
2) Final (30%): The final
will cover weeks 9 through 14.
3) Planning a Group (40%): Students will develop a group
program that reflects an understanding of how to plan and to deliver a group in
a prospective work setting. This written program will contain an explanation of
the student’s theoretical approach to
group work and related research findings. The students will also discuss
the targeted population, setting, the presenting issues, ethical and cultural
issues, and a plan for each session. More detail about this requirement will be
provided during the course.
Equality and Respect
The instructor is committed to providing an environment
of equality and respect for all people within the university community. All
members of this community are considered partners in developing teaching and
learning contexts that are welcoming to all. Faculty, staff, and students are
encouraged to use inclusive language to create a classroom atmosphere in which
students’ experiences and views are treated with equal respect and value in
relation to their gender, ethnic and cultural background, and sexual
orientation.
Specialized Support and Disability Services
Students who require accommodations in this
course due to a disability affecting mobility, vision, hearing, learning, or
mental or physical health are advised to discuss their needs with the
instructor.
Required Book
Yalom, I. D. & Leszcz, M. (2005). The
Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy (5th ed.). New York:
Basic Books.
Books That You May
Find Helpful
Corey, G. (2015). Theory and Practice of Group Counseling
(9th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
Corey, M. S., Corey, G., & C.
Corey (2013). Groups: Process and
Practice (9th ed.). CA: Brooks Cole.
Donigian, J. & Hulse-Killacky, D.
(1999). Critical Incidents in Group
Therapy (2nd ed.). CA: Wadsworth Publishing.
Gladding, S. T. (2011). Groups: A Counseling Specialty (6th
ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education.
Posthuma, B. W. (2002). Small Groups in Counseling and Therapy
(4th ed.). Boston: Allyn Bacon.
Yalom, I. D. (2005). The Schopenhauer Cure. NY:
Harper Collins.
Journals That You May
Find Helpful
International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
Small Group Behavior
Journal for Specialists in Group Work
Journal of Group Psychotherapy, Psychodrama,
and Sociometry
Social Work with Groups
Group
Group Analysis
Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice
COURSE SCHEDULE
Week
|
Date
|
Topics and Due Dates
|
|
1 |
Oct 3
|
Introduction
to group psychotherapy and overview of the course. |
|
2 |
Oct 10 |
Ethical and legal issues in group psychotherapy.
|
|
3 |
Oct 17 |
Diversity issues in group psychotherapy.
|
|
4 |
Oct 24 |
The
therapeutic factors.
|
|
5 |
Oct 31 |
The therapeutic factors continued.
|
|
6 |
Nov 7
|
Forming a
Group.
|
|
7 |
Nov 14 |
Initial
stage of a group. ·
Yalom chapters 5, 11. ·
“Ideas on What to Say and When” handout. |
|
8 |
Nov 21 |
Midterm |
|
9 |
Nov 28 |
Working
in the here and now.
|
|
10 |
Dec 5 |
Transition stage of a group. ·
Yalom chapter 13. |
|
11 |
Dec 12
|
Working
stage and transference issues in group psychotherapy. ·
Yalom chapter 7. |
|
12 |
Dec 19 |
Final
stage of a group.
|
|
13 |
Dec 26 |
Specialized
Therapy Groups.
|
|
14 |
Jan 2 |
Integration
and wrap up.
|
|
Finals |
7-19 Jan |
Final |