RES695 Group Practicum Syllabus

LOGOS equivalent course numbers: 

            Undergraduate:  RES495  Practicum

            Graduate:  RES695 Masters Practicum        

Course Description:  This course provides actual support group counseling supervision and practice.  It can be completed telephonically as you begin leading a support group in your church or with friends.  In addition to supervision for your counseling you will receive coaching yourself in setting up your counseling practice from your supervisor. 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1.  You must complete at least 15 contact hours helping to lead a support group, at least 5 hours actually leading a group, and 10 one-half hour supervision sessions from an experienced group leader.  This supervision can be provided directly by a local Christian support group leader if one is available at your location or by telephone with a group supervisor at Word of Life Institute as an individual or a group.

2.  Write a 5 page paper discussing what you have learned through your support group experience, how your group progressed through the stages of groups, and how you used the insights in the text book to resolve problems and to improve your group. 

3.  Write a 3 page paper on two of your group members, insights they received in the group, and how they improved through attending your group.  Make sure that you protect any confidential information concerning your group members.   

4.  Take the final examination for this course. 

5.  Set up appointments and call or contact your assigned supervisor at the agreed upon time.  If the call is long distance, you are responsible for any long distance charges.

6.  Submit your papers and final examination grading.  Remember to include the class critique form so that we can have your input on improving this course.  Please include a self-addressed envelope and adequate postage if you want us to return your papers, tapes, and final grade.

10 one-half hour group supervision sessions  $200.00