MFTO 635 - Group Psychotherapy

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3
This course serves as an introduction to group psychotherapy as an effective therapeutic tool. The focus of the course is comprised of two main areas: (1) group formation, group dynamics, and group psychotherapy theories and principles, and (2) the development and role of the group psychotherapist him/herself. Topics such as spirituality, ethics, diversity, self-of-therapist issues, leadership, and theoretical frameworks for facilitating group psychotherapy will be presented.