Spring 2021 Course Syllabus Course: DAAC-2454- Section: 71 Dynamics of Group Counseling

Instructor Information
Instructor	Robert White
E-mail	whiterl@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6307
Office	Location: Madison Monroe Education - Room: 228 Hours: n/a
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description	Exploration of group counseling skills, techniques, stages of group development, and confidentiality and ethics.
Prerequisites	DAAC 1317 and DAAC 1311
Learning Outcomes	COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: 1. Define the basic group counseling skills necessary to the development of an effective helping     relationship with clients. 2. Explain the basic group counseling skills necessary to the development of an effective helping     relationship with clients. 3. Define the various methods of communication in group counseling 4. Identify barriers to communication in treatment.
Core Objectives	* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. * Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities. * Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	Demonstrates effective, ethical, multicultural care for a diverse group of individuals within the scope of practice of a professional counselor in the field of behavioral addictions and substance use disorders. Demonstrate the ability to conduct professional screening, assessment, treatment planning, prevention and education, case coordination services, and documentation of those services as a Substance Abuse Counselor. Identify and demonstrate knowledge of the basics of counseling principles, theories and skills to include crisis management. Demonstrate knowledge of the various models and theories of behavioral addictions and substance use disorders and other problems related to addiction.
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. TEXTBOOK/REFERENCE MATERIALS Groups: Process and Practice; 10th Edition; M. Corey, Gerald Corey, Cindy Corey ISBN-13: 978-1-305-86570-9
Lecture Topics Outline	Introduction of Self/ Syllabus & Calendar Read Chapter 1: Introduction Group Work and Review Chapter 1 PowerPoint on Blackboard Chapter 1 Discussion, Review and Chapter 1 Quiz Read Chapter 2: The Group Counselor and Review Chapter 2 PowerPoint on Blackboard Blackboard Assignment #1 Chapter 2 Discussion Review of Self-Inventory Chapter 2 Quiz Read Chapter 3; Ethical & Legal Issues in Group Counseling Confidentiality, Ethics & Legal Issues Review Chapter 3 PowerPoint on Blackboard Spring Break Midterm Covering Chapters 1-3 Read Chapter 4 Theories & Techniques and Review Chapter 4 PowerPoint on Blackboard Black Board Assignment :# 2 LAB Assignment :#1 View Youtube Video of Group Process and Identify advantages to using group in Substance Abuse Counseling. https://youtu.be/8Asr_c02pM0 Read Chapter 5 Forming a Group and Review Chapter 5 PowerPoint on Blackboard Chapter 6 Initial Stage of Group & Chapter 7 Transition Stage of Group Review PowerPoint on Blackboard Overview- Facilitating a Group ( Chapter 6 Initial Stage and Chapter 7 Transition Stage) Keys to Facilitate Group – View Youtube Video on Identifying the key elements to becoming a successful group facilitator. https://youtu.be/Le8tEIHD_hk LAB Assignment :#2
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1 01-18 MLK Holiday (School Closed) Week2 01-25 Introduction of Self/ Syllabus & Calendar Zoom Meeting 5:30 pm Week3 02-01 Read Chapter 1: Introduction Group Work and Review Chapter 1 PowerPoint on Blackboard Blackboard Week 4 02-08 Chapter 1 Discussion, Review and Chapter 1 Quiz Zoom Meeting 5:30 pm Chapter 1 Quiz Week5 02-15 Read Chapter 2: The Group Counselor and Review Chapter 2 PowerPoint on Blackboard Blackboard Assignment #1 Blackboard Self-Inventory Week6 02-22 Chapter 2 Discussion Review of Self-Inventory Zoom Meeting 5:30 pm Week7 03-01 Chapter 2 Quiz Chapter 2 Quiz Week8 03-08 Read Chapter 3; Ethical & Legal Issues in Group Counseling Confidentiality, Ethics & Legal Issues Review Chapter 3 PowerPoint on Blackboard Zoom Meeting 5:30 pm Blackboard Week9 03-15 Spring Break Week 10 03-22 Midterm Covering Chapters 1-3 Midterm Exam Week11 03-29 Read Chapter 4 Theories & Techniques and Review Chapter 4 PowerPoint on Blackboard Black Board Assignment :# 2 Zoom Meeting 5:30 pm Identifying Theories / Techniques Week12 04-05 LAB Assignment :#1 View Youtube Video of Group Process and Identify advantages to using group in Substance Abuse Counseling. https://youtu.be/8Asr_c02pM0 Blackboard Group Process Week13 04-12 Read Chapter 5 Forming a Group and Review Chapter 5 PowerPoint on Blackboard Zoom Meeting 5:30 pm Blackboard Week14 04-19 Chapter 6 Initial Stage of Group & Chapter 7 Transition Stage of Group Review PowerPoint on Blackboard Blackboard Week15 04-26 Overview- Facilitating a Group ( Chapter 6 Initial Stage and Chapter 7 Transition Stage) Zoom Meeting 5:30 pm Week16 05-03 Keys to Facilitate Group – View Youtube Video on Identifying the key elements to becoming a successful group facilitator. https://youtu.be/Le8tEIHD_hk LAB Assignment :#2 Identifying Your Role Week17 05-03 Review for Final Exam – Jeopardy Game Zoom Meeting 5:30 pm Week 18 05-10 Final Exam Last Class Day
Final Exam Date	May 10, 2021 - 2:0 AM   Through  May 11, 2021 - 2:0 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Blackboard Assignment 25% Lab Assignment/Quiz 25% Mid Term Exam 25% Final Exam -25%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	This course has a online format. Students will meet online through Blackboard in students’ MyLamarPA account and through Zoom video presentations. A course calendar of assignments and dates for online and class meetings is provided. I will discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades.
Attendance Policy	Attendance Requirements Students are to log into the course daily to check emails and announcements.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
MyLSCPA	Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLSCPA.
Other	I will discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department	Inmate Instruction Chair: Shirley MacNeill E-mail: macneisb@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6365 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.