Principle theories of group process and group counseling as applied to rehabilitation and human services contexts; major cognitive, affective, behavioral, and systems approaches. Application to programs such as self-help groups, family groups, directed education groups, and rehabilitation groups. Prerequisites: REH 200 and REH 310, or permission of instructor.

COURSE POLICY:

* Attendance is required. Absence from class affects grades.

* All assignments are due at the start of class on the due date.

* All requirements must be completed to pass the course.

* Tardy assignments are subject to grade reduction or non-

acceptance.

* Class presentations cannot be made up at a later date.

* All assignments (unless otherwise stipulated) must be typed.

* Students are expected to read assigned articles prior to class.

* Students should be dressed appropriately for class. Please, no

hats.

* Equal educational opportunity is offered to students with

special needs due to disability. Please notify the instructor if

you need a reasonable accommodation to help you to meet the

course requirements.

COURSE TEXTS:

Capuzzi, D. and Gross, D. (1998). Introduction to group counseling (2^nd

ed.). Denver: Love Publishing.

Corey, G. (1995). Student manual for theory and practice of group

counseling (4^th ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole Publishing.

Heider, J. (1985). The TAO of Leadership. NY: Bantam. [ON RESERVE]

American Psychological Assn. (1994). Publication manual. [ON RESERVE]

COURSE REQUIREMENTS: TENTATIVE

1. In-class group leading and participation exercises.
2. Group Proposal

• typed proposal
• class presentation
• bibliography

3. Interviews with group leader and member

• report
• presentation

1. Personal Theory Paper
2. Final Exam

• written
• oral

REH 340 COURSE SCHEDULE SPRING, 2001

DATE TOPIC READING/ASSIGNMENT

JAN 19 Overview Chapter 1

26 Stages in group process Chapter 2

FEB 2 Effective Leadership Chapter 3

9 Efficacy & Specific Settings Chapters 4-5

16 February Vacation Week

23 Cross-Cultural Considerations Chapter 6

MAR 2 Special Groups / Loss / Ethics Chapters 7-17

9 Special Groups / Self-Enhancement / Credentials

1. Special Groups / Addictions

23 Special Groups / Eating Disorders Interview

Assignments Due

1. Special Groups / People with Physical Disability

APR 6 Special Groups / Sexuality Issues

13 Special Groups / Elderly Persons Theory Papers Due

20 April Vacation Week

27 Special Groups / Suicide

MAY 4 Group Reports Proposal

Assignments Due

11 FINAL EXAM (tentative)

* Required reading on reserve