MCCCD Program Description

Group Interventions

Course: ASD250

First Term: 2012 Spring

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Focus on group dynamics and group process as they relate to addictions and substance use disorders. Exploration of group developmental stages, family intervention models, various counseling approaches/techniques and their application to therapeutic, education and family groups.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Analyze types of groups. (I) 2. Describe how to establish groups. (II) 3. Describe the role of the counselor in group therapy. (III) 4. Explain the stages of group development. (IV) 5. Identify skills which contribute to a group`s success. (V) 6. Analyze methods for dealing with problematic behavior. (VI) 7. Summarize ethics as applied to group therapy. (VII) 8. Describe the importance of confidentiality. (VII) 9. Describe the importance documentation. (VII) 10. Explain how to terminate a group. (IV, VII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Types of Groups A. Didactic B. Therapeutic C. Support II. Establishing a Group A. Determining Type of Group B. Therapeutic Goals C. Determining Eligibility D. Selection of Participants E. Establishing Group Rules III. The Role of the Counselor A. Group Facilitator B. Leadership Traits C. Functions IV. Group Development A. Stages B. Tasks C. Termination V. Factors Which Affect Success A. Characteristics of Groups B. Communication Skills C. Counseling Skills VI. Problematic Behaviors A. Chronic Talking B. Prejudiced C. Hostility D. Rescuing E. Negativity F. Resistance VII. Ethical Issues A. Sexual Relationships between Group Members and/or Counselors B. Social Relationships between Group Members and/or Counselors C. Confidentiality D. Documentation E. Right to Refuse Participation F. Group Termination

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/24/2011

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