Group Counseling is the practice of counseling several clients together in a facilitated group, rather than one client at a time; the counselor guides the group’s work while members respond to one another and to the counselor.
What it covers
The catalog states: “At the completion of this course the student will gain applicable knowledge of counseling theories, an overview of skills training, understanding the counseling relationship, and attending to the client.”
Which program covers it
In InterCoast Colleges’ Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling program, Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies program and Behavioral Health Assistant program, group counseling is covered in the courses AOD229R and BHS129, Group Counseling.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling and Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies outlines list AOD229R Group Counseling at 75 clock hours (15 lecture, 60 laboratory) and 3 semester credits.
The Behavioral Health Assistant outline lists BHS129 Group Counseling at 45 clock hours (45 lecture, 0 laboratory) and 3 semester credits.
Prerequisites for AOD229R and BHS129: none.
Related counseling topics include case management counseling, cultural competence in substance use disorder treatment, community mental health, and psychiatric rehabilitation. Group counseling is part of the Behavioral Health Assistant, Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies, and Associate of Applied Science Degree — Substance Use Disorder Counseling programs.
This topic is covered in the Behavioral Health Assistant program at InterCoast Colleges.