3.00 Credits
Many social agencies utilize group exercise, counseling and treatment. Using this technique, agencies are able to help more individuals in a timely manner. It also allows clients to learn from each other, support each other and learn new skills. To enhance the sought after skills of group leadership, this course is provided to enhance the student's basic knowledge of group therapy and teach them the skills to organize, prepare, and lead a group. It also teaches the ability to handle problem situations and clients. It also covers documentation that is required. This course emphasizes practical application of group process skills. Prerequisite(s): SWK 155, SWK 157