ADCO2030 — Group Counseling
ADCO 2030 - Group Counseling ADCO 2030 - Group Counseling Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Course Description: This course addresses Substance Related Disorder group counseling theory and practice, crisis intervention, orientation, client education, referral, and professional and ethical responsibility, treatment planning, reporting and record keeping, and case management. Culturally appropriate models for group counseling, formation of groups, ground rules and documentation in groups are addressed. This course meets the academic course work requirement for Minnesota Statute 2005 Chapter 148C and Minnesota Rule 4747. MnTC Goals None Apply appropriate techniques to open and close a group session. Identify the major tasks of group leadership at each of the stages of a group. Work effectively with issues of culture diversity in a group. Employ specific skills that members formulate personal goals in a group. Demonstrate appropriate skills to encourage group growth within established ground rules. Facilitate movement toward achievement of group and individual goals using methods consistent with the group type. Summarize client behavior within the group for the purpose of documenting a client’s progress. Analyze client needs and issues that may require a modification in the treatment plan. Recognize and resolve crises when they appear in groups. Employ motivational interviewing techniques to enhance change process. Apply appropriate motivational strategies in a variety of situations. Model a
Prerequisites: ADCO1020