Academic Catalog

PSY564 GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY-THEORY

Course Code: 2330564
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 10.0
Department: Psychology
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
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Offered Semester: Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

This course designed to develop an understanding of group theory and process. The main goals of the course are to establish a theoretical understanding of group process and to develop basic 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.