Module Details

Module Code: COUN6018
Title: Group Process Development 2
Long Title: Group Process Development 2
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 10
Field of Study: 7620 - Counselling
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Building on the work done in Semster 1, this module will provide students with a facilitated group experience through which they will have the opportunity to continue to develop and consolidate Personal, interpersonal and group process competencies which are necessary for their development as Counselling trainees.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Present and process his/her own self experiences through active engagement in the facilitated group process.
LO2 Demonstrate an awareness of the different conscious and unconscious dynamics operating in the group and his/her own part in it
LO3 Demonstrate awareness of his/her own defense mechanisms and how/he/she sustains them
LO4 Appraise his/her personal process functioning particularly in those aspects that are relevant to his/her readiness to work with clients
LO5 Use his/her learning journal to reflect on and analyse his/her experience in the group
LO6 Apply group process concepts to his/her experience in the group
LO7 Use ongoing individual therapy to promote his/her own Personal Development
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
Group process development 1 and Group process development 2 should be taken in the same year in order to facilitate the student to complete the process development cycle
 
Indicative Content
Facilitated experiential group
The content of the Experiential Group Process arises from within the process itself. The purpose of the Experiential Group Process module is to provide the students with a facilitated group experience through which they will have the opportunity to develop Personal process competencies which are necessary for their development as Counselling trainees. To this end, the group members would be facilitated to: 1. Make effective use of the group process to bring into awareness his own self experiences and to share them and work on them 2. Show a steady awareness of the different conscious and unconscious dynamics operating in the group and his/her own part in it 3. Be aware of his/her own defense mechanisms and how/he/she sustains them 4. Have an appraisal of his/her personal process functioning particularly in those aspects that are relevant to his/her readiness to work with clients 5. Use his/her learning journal to reflect on and analyse his/her experience in the group
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Performance Evaluation % of Total Mark 70
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,7
Assessment Description
Assessment of personal process competencies in group
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,6,7
Assessment Description
Self and Group Appraisal Statement
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 10
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Learning Journal
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

This module has no Full Time workload.
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Experiential group session Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Journalling, Personal Development, written therapy log, Guided reading Every Week 9.00 9
Lab Contact Individual Therapy Every Week 1.00 1
Total Hours 14.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 14.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Alexander Lowen. (2012), The Betrayal of the Body, Alexander Lowen Foundation, [ISBN: 97819385008].
  • Irvin D. Yalom. (2005), The theory and practice of group psychotherapy, Basic Books, New York, [ISBN: 978-0465092840].
  • Burgo, Joseph. (2012), Why Do I Do That? Psychological Defense Mechanisms and the Hidden Ways they Shape our Lives, New Rise Press, Chapel Hill, NC, [ISBN: 9780988443129].
  • Welwood John. (2000), Towards a Psychology of Awakening, Shambhala Publications Inc., Boston & London, [ISBN: 9781570625404].
  • Morris Nitsun. (2014), The Anti-Group, 2nd. Routledge London, [ISBN: 978-041581374].
  • A. H. ALMAAS,. (1996), The Point of Existence : Transformations of Narcissism in Self-Realization, Shambhala Publications, [ISBN: 978-0936713090].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HCOUN_6 Higher Certificate in Arts in Counselling Skills 4 Mandatory