CNSL5304 GROUP COUNSELING WITH ADULTS AND CHILDREN
Spring 2015 Hawaii Campus
February 23-May 16, 2015
Tuesdays: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Instructor: Kaniala Kekaulike, PsyD
Email: kkekaulike@wayland.wbu.edu Telephone: (808) 725-7351
Office Hours: By appointment only. Please contact instructor directly by phone or email
UNIVERSITY MISSION:
Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging, learning-focused, and distinctively
Christian environment for professional success and service to God and humankind.
SPRING SEMESTER: February 23, 2015-May 16, 2015
*SPRING BREAK: March 16, 2015-March 20, 2015 *NO CLASSES THIS WEEK
CLASS DATES (TUESDAYS)
February 24
March 3, 10, 24, 31
April 7, 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12
OFFICE HOURS:
Please contact instructor directly by phone or email to schedule an appointment.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Group therapy, theories and techniques; emphasis on developing skills for conducting group counseling within the
framework of various models. This course is designed to emphasize Group Counseling Theory and Practice by providing
a broad understanding of group development, group dynamics, group counseling theories, group counseling methods
and skills, and other group work approaches including the following: Principles of group dynamics such as group
process components, developmental stage theories, and group members' roles and behaviors; Group leadership styles
and approaches, including characteristics of various types of group leaders and leadership styles; Theories of group
counseling, including commonalities, distinguishing characteristics, and pertinent research and literature; and Group
counseling methods, including group counselor orientations and behaviors, ethical standards, appropriate selection
criteria and methods, and methods of evaluation of effectiveness.
PREREQUISITES:
*There are no prerequisites for this course
TEXTBOOKS:
BOOK
AUTHOR
Group
Counseling:
Jacobes/Schimmel/Masson/Harvill
Strategies and
Skills
ED
YEAR
8th
2016
PUBLISHER
ISBN#
REVIEW
9781305087309
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Textbooks are an information source and a means of explaining and stimulating interest in the material. It does not
contain all the information students need to know, however. Additional information, interpretations, and analyses will
be given in class.
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COURSE OUTCOME COMPETENCIES:
 Students will demonstrate on tests and in class discussions their understanding of the progression of group
interactions; especially as depicted in the six stages as described by Corey.
 Student exams will reflect their understanding of how group techniques and interactions differ by age level and
purpose of group.
 Students will identify in films, in class group interaction or role play, and on tests the following group leadership
skills: active listening, restating, clarifying, summarizing, questioning, interpreting, confronting, reflecting
feelings, supporting, empathizing, facilitating, initiating, setting goals, evaluating, giving feedback, suggesting,
protecting, disclosing oneself, modeling, linking, blocking, and terminating.
 Students will demonstrate in-group activities their nonverbal attending skills.
 Students will develop an understanding and demonstrate it on tests and in discussion of how to modify various
techniques according to the age of group members.
 Students will demonstrate in-group their willingness to receive and utilize feedback.
 Students will also demonstrate their understanding of the usefulness of the group in achieving their goals in their
individual projects.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
ATTENDANCE
Students enrolled at one of the University’s external campuses should make every effort to attend all class meetings. All
absences must be explained to the instructor, who will then determine whether the omitted work may be made up. When
a student reaches that number of absences considered by the instructor to be excessive, the instructor will so advise the
student and file an unsatisfactory progress report with the campus dean. Any student who misses 25 percent or more of
the regularly scheduled class meetings may receive a grade of F in the course. Additional attendance policies for each
course, as defined by the instructor in the course syllabus, are considered a part of the University’s attendance policy.
READINGS
Assigned readings and/or chapters are to be completed prior to the class session for which they are assigned. Students
should read a chapter at a time prior to coming to class, so that they can participate in class discussions as well as ask and
answer questions. Students should take notes in class, and/or use a tape recorder, rather than just underlining passages
in the textbook as they read.
PLAGIARISM POLICY
Intellectual integrity and truthfulness are fundamental to scholarship. Scholars, whether they are performing as students
or as teachers, are engaged in a search for truth. Plagiarism is a form of cheating and also a form of theft. Plagiarism
occurs when a student fails to give proper credit when information is either quoted or paraphrased. In essence,
plagiarism takes place when you take credit for someone else’s work. This happens when you copy someone’s exam or
when you fail to explain which parts of a paper reflect your own ideas and which came from someone else. Looking at or
copying someone else’s test, answer sheet, and/or paper is counted as cheating. Carelessness is no excuse. As such, it is a
breach of scholarly responsibility. It is also unethical, immoral, and in some cases, illegal. Plagiarism may result in an “F”
in the course or in your being expelled from the class.
DISCIPLINARY PROCEUDRES
The Graduate School Catalog specifies the circumstances under which students may be placed on probation, suspended,
or dismissed. Additionally, the Counseling Program Faculty may recommend to probate, suspend, or dismiss from the
program students who (a) do not meet the program’s academic requirements, (b) do not make satisfactory progress over
time toward completion of the Masters in Counseling degree, (c) exhibit behavior unbefitting a scholar, researcher, or
counselor, or (d) display such inappropriate behaviors that cause the Counseling faculty to be concerned about whether
the student possesses the interpersonal, emotional, and ethical behaviors necessary for entry into the counseling
profession. Accordingly, on an as-needed basis, the Counseling faculty in formal meetings will discuss student progress
with regard to academic performance as exhibited in classes, on examinations, and in their field site placements and
nonacademic performance as exhibited in counseling relationships, personal and professional attitudes, professional
behaviors, adherence to good ethical behavior, and overall compatibility with the Counseling Program at Wayland
Baptist University and the counseling profession.
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IMMEDIATE DISSMISAL
Success in the Counseling Program consists of more than grades. Work habits and attitudes play a major role in the
success of any counseling student. Any of the following actions are considered just cause for immediate dismissal from
the Counseling Program: Dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, etc.), Disclosure of client confidential information with
unauthorized individuals, Negligence of misconduct, Mistreatment of clients, fellow students, research participants, or
faculty, Abusing a client, fellow student, faculty member, or staff member, (including abusive language), Violations of the
rules, regulations, and principles in the ACA Ethical Code, Receipt of a Failing grade in Practicum, Internship, or
Advanced Internship, Willful submission of false information or alteration of any official records, counseling reports,
papers, or examinations, Willful conduct that may cause injury to self or others, Unethical behavior as defined by ethical
guidelines and practice (e.g., ACA), and Sexual harassment as defined by Wayland Baptist University.
SERVICES FOR THE DISABLED
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of Wayland Baptist University that
no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject
to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services
serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and should be contacted concerning accommodation requests at
(806) 291- 3765. Documentation of a disability must accompany any request for accommodations.
ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Counselors-in-training are expected to behave in accordance with the ACA Ethical Standards and other standards of
accepted professional conduct, including attire appropriate to professional counseling. Special attention is called to
standards of confidentiality. Specific Ethical and Professional Guidelines for School Counselors are also included in the
(a) TEA Code of Ethics and (b) American School Counselor Association Ethical Standards.
UNIVERSITY GRADING SCALE
The University has a standard grade scale:
A = 90-100, B = 80-89, C = 70-79, D = 60-69, F= below 60, W = Withdrawal, WP = withdrew passing, WF = withdrew
failing, I = incomplete. An incomplete may be given within the last two weeks of a long term or within the last two days
of a micro term to a student who is passing, but has not completed a term paper, examination, or other required work for
reasons beyond the student’s control. A grade of “incomplete” is changed if the work required is completed prior to the
last day of the next long (10 to 15 weeks) term, unless the instructor designates an earlier date for completion. If the work
is not completed by the appropriate date, the I is converted to an F.
Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or capricious academic evaluation. A student who
believes that he or she has not been held to realistic academic standards, just evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may appeal
the final grade given in the course by using the student grade appeal process described in the Academic Catalog. Appeals may not be
made for advanced placement examinations or course bypass examinations. Appeals are limited to the final course grade, which may
be upheld, raised, or lowered at any stage of the appeal process. Any recommendation to lower a course grade must be submitted through
the Executive Vice President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee for review and approval. The Faculty
Assembly Grade Appeals Committee may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more proper evaluation.
NATIONAL COUNSELOR EXAMINATION FOR LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION (NCE)
The State of Hawaii requires a passing score on the NCE for state credentialing as Licensed Mental Health Counselor
(LMHC). The purpose of the NCE is to assess knowledge, skills, and abilities viewed as important for providing effective
counseling services. The NCE is designed to be general in nature. It is intended to assess cognitive knowledge that should
be known by all counselors regardless of their individual professional specialties.
The NCE, administered on the 3rd Saturday in April and October of each year, is comprised of 200 multiple choice
questions and is scheduled for a four-hour period beginning at 9:00 a.m. For more information, test dates, and
registration deadlines, visit http://www.nbcc.org/.
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CLASS ASSIGNMENTS
Assignments
Chapter Presentation
Group Counseling Sessions
5 Journal Articles
Group Counseling Project
TOTAL
Points
25
25
25
25
100 points
COURSE REQUIREMENTS/ASSINGMENTS
1.
CHAPTER PRESENTATION
Each student will be randomly assigned to present 1-2 chapters from the required textbook. Students are
encouraged to be creative in their chapter presentations to ensure that their peers learn from the chapter. Chapter
presentations should consist of the following:
a.
b.
30-45 minute presentation on the assigned chapter.
Required PowerPoint/Prezi or other multi-media to enhance the presentation. As this is a graduate course,
reading directly from the slides will not be permitted. Please utilize personal notes to assist you with your
presentation.
c. All students must receive a copy of your presentation handout on the day of your assigned presentation.
d. Points will be given based on the following (5 points)
a. Creativeness of presentation
b. Thoroughness of chapter covered
c. Students own understanding of chapter being presented
d. Ability to cover the chapters important in a comprehensive manner
e. Evaluation of chapter presentation by student peers on a 1-5 point scale
2.
GROUP COUNSELING SESSIONS
The class will be divided into two groups in which each group will be provided with a topic of discussion. Each
student will have the opportunity to play the role of the main therapist and co-therapist to lead the group in a
discussion provided by the instructor. Presentations will take place weekly throughout the duration of the
semester. Each session will be 30 minutes. Topics will be presented on the day of the session.
3.
JOURNAL/ARTICLE REVIEWS
Each student will be responsible for five (5) journal, text or article reviews from a scholarly resource. This can be
from additional text resources, journal articles or other written psychological media resources. Topics may be
based on group counseling skills and strategies with families, school groups, children or other type of “group”
settings. You must provide the following in your paper:
a. *A minimum of 5 full pages (font size 12/Times New Roman, 1 inch margins) (1 point)
b. Overview of the article, text you have chosen. (1 point)
c. Pros/Cons of the article. (1 point)
d. Your personal critique of the article. (2 points)
*1 point will be deducted for all incomplete pages.
4.
FINAL EXAM
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The final exam will consist of 25 multiple choice questions taken from the chapter presentation handouts
provided by each student presenter, covering group counseling strategies and skills. The final exam will be on
the last scheduled class day of the semester.
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*An incomplete may be given within the last two weeks of a long term or within the last two days of a micro term to a student who is
passing, but has not completed a term paper, examination, or other required work for reasons beyond the student’s control. A grade of
“incomplete” is changed if the work required is completed prior to the last day of the next long (10 to 15 weeks) term, unless the
instructor designates an earlier date for completion. If the work is not completed by the appropriate date, the I is converted to an F.
** The use of cell phones, pagers, laptops and other communication
devices are not to be used during class time. Please see that all cell
phones are turned off or on silent mode.
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