Course Code: CYC 2100
Academic Year: 2024-2025
This course will introduce students to the fundamental purposes and principles of group work with children and youth. Among the topics to be addressed are the theory of group counselling, therapeutic benefits to working with groups, developing an effective leadership style and cultural considerations in the practice of group counselling. In addition, this course will examine the various stages involved in the group process: initial, transition, working and termination. Finally, students will have the opportunity to explore specific issues and considerations that arise when working with diverse groups of children and youth. Throughout their exploration of these topics and issues, students will be required to consult the current research literature to increase their understanding of evidence-based group work practice with young people.