Groupwork course experiences
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1921/gpwk.v23i2.765Keywords:
group counseling, multiple relationships, service learning, task groups, pedagogy, counselor training, groupwork, group workAbstract
Numerous concerns exist in the groupwork and counseling literatures regarding the requirement that students participate in experiential counseling groups as part of their academic coursework. This research examined the use of service learning task groups as an alternate way to address this required component of group counseling coursework to address multiple relationship concerns between faculty and students. Results indicated that while many group counseling skills were demonstrated in the task group, not all skills manifested. Group skills that were more ‘safe’ in terms of counselor risk were demonstrated more often. Less ‘safe’ or risky group skills for the counselor, such as providing feedback to a group member, were demonstrated less frequently. The authors offer implications for research and practice.
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2013-08-30
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Keim, J., Goodrich, K. M., Ishii, H., & Olguin, D. (2013). Groupwork course experiences. Groupwork, 23(2), 6-25. https://doi.org/10.1921/gpwk.v23i2.765
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