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PSYCHOLOGY 706: GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPYUnit Index Numbers: 309533Tuition Pattern: Seminar/Workshop, 4 hours/weekCredit Points: 25Unit Requisites: Psychology 704Unit Coordinator: Dr Lynn Priddis(9266 3297) Room: 401:313Lecturer:Dr Lynn PriddisSyllabusThis unit builds on student knowledge and skills developed in Individual Psychotherapy (Psychology704) and extends these to working with common theme groups. Key models for understandinggroup processes are examined and practical skills in group leadership are developed. Students areencouraged to participate in group experiences and are involved in the planning of a common themegroup in the community.Learning OutcomesUpon completion of this unit the students can:1. Apply understanding of the major models of therapeutic work with small groups.2. Design and lead or co-lead a common theme group.3. Utilise understanding of small group dynamics to make effective group interventions4. Plan, run and complete a group analysis for therapeutic groups.5. Design ongoing evaluations for small groups.6. Apply ethical guidelines to group design and leadership, in particular relevant sections of theAPS Code of Professional Conduct.7. Use current research related to group processes and outcomes, to design a group.Unit OutlineWeek Unit Content Group1 Introduction to Group Psychotherapy Sociometry in Groups2Facilitation Skills 1: Yalom and Existential approaches.Interpersonal ProcessesTalking Groups3 CBT and Schema Therapy Groups with Mood Disorders Schema Theory Group4 Group Dynamics 1: Focal Conflict Model. Action Methods Group5 Group Dynamics 2: Focal Conflict Model Action Methods GroupPage 40 of 88Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology.CRICOS Provider Code 00301J (WA), 02637B (NSW)