Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Group Therapy Methods in Social Work
Course Code
LUSDK_024
Branch of Science
Clinical Psychology; Psychology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ilze Dreifelde
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575
About Study Course
Objective
To familiarise with the basic principles of group therapy and the application of its methods in social work, to develop skills in preparing group therapy sessions and in leading such group therapy sessions. The focus is on setting goals for group therapy methods, preconditions for the selection of methods and analysis. Practical classes will develop group leading skills.
Preliminary Knowledge
Communication psychology; group psychology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students know the theoretical rationale for the different methods of therapy, know different forms of group therapy in social work with different groups of clients, know the peculiarities of organising a group therapy process for work with different groups of clients in social work, understand the importance of sociopsychological training, the importance of using support group methods, and the basic principles of the teamwork process. Master students have understood the basic principles of creation of programmes for group therapy sessions.
Skills
1.Students know how to choose appropriate group therapy methods in social work according to different groups of clients, set the goal for group work, provide feedback. Students know how to apply group therapy techniques in social work in line with the purpose of social work, analyse the dynamics of group therapy and interpret the results obtained. Able to create a programme for group therapy sessions by aligning different interests and goals with the specific audience.
Competences
1.When implementing group therapy methods, master students are able to choose appropriate methods and techniques for the specific audience. Able to implement measures in the organisation of group work, selection of participants, setting and determination of harmonised goals. Able to lead a group in the target direction understanding the basic conditions of group dynamics, as well as able to close group work in a professional way. Competent to create different group therapy programmes for different audiences.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Active participation in lectures and practical group leading classes, development of a group programme, presentation of the programme.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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-
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Type of final examination: examination – presentation of an independently created programme of group therapy sessions; test – practical group leading of 45-50 min.
Practical group leading of 45-50 min – 50%; development of the programme for group therapy sessions – 30% and a presentation 20%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the theory of group therapy. Description, main goals, types of social work with a group.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Group dynamics. Types of group participants.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of psychosocial training in social work, structure, selection of participants, rules in the group. Methods in psychosocial training.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of support group work in social work.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of support group work in social work. Relaxation in a group.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of support group work in social work. Relaxation in a group.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Improvement of communication skills and abilities in a group. Feedback in group work. Leader’s skills, necessary skills.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Improvement of communication skills and abilities in a group. Feedback in group work. Leader’s skills, necessary skills.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Improvement of communication skills and abilities in a group. Feedback in group work. Leader’s skills, necessary skills.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Teamwork principles in social work.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Teamwork principles in social work. Practical classes.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Teamwork principles in social work. Practical classes.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the theory of group therapy. Description, main goals, types of social work with a group.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Group dynamics. Types of group participants.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of psychosocial training in social work, structure, selection of participants, rules in the group. Methods in psychosocial training.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of support group work in social work.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of support group work in social work. Relaxation in a group.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of support group work in social work. Relaxation in a group.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Improvement of communication skills and abilities in a group. Feedback in group work. Leader’s skills, necessary skills.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Improvement of communication skills and abilities in a group. Feedback in group work. Leader’s skills, necessary skills.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Improvement of communication skills and abilities in a group. Feedback in group work. Leader’s skills, necessary skills.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Teamwork principles in social work.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Teamwork principles in social work. Practical classes.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Teamwork principles in social work. Practical classes.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Payne, M. Modern Social Work Theory. (2014)
2.
Mākslu metodes un tehnikas profesionāljā darbā. Autoru kolektīvs. Sast. Mārtinsone, K. (2020)
3.
Rokasgrāmata. Psihosociālais sociālais darbs sistēmiskajā pieejā. Teorija un prakse. Nodibinājums „C Modulis”, Jūrmala, Latvija. (2015)
Additional Reading
1.
Sociālais darbs ar grupu. Kuldīgas Sociālais dienests. (Nodaļa no izdevuma ar nosaukumu: Rokasgrāmata "Metodes un pieejas sociālā darba jomā"). (2011)
2.
Kenets, R. E. Sociālā darba prakse grupās. SDSPA „Attīstība”, tulkots mācību materiāls. (1997)
3.
Zastrow, C. H. Social Work With Groups. A Comrehensive Work Book. Brooks/Cole, Cengage Learning. (2015)
4.
“Ieteikumi pašpalīdzību grupu izveidei”. LR LM Sociālās palīdzības departaments, Rīga, (1998)
5.
Middelman, R. R., Wood, G. G. Skills for Direct Practice in Social Work. Columbia University Press. (1990)
6.
Ялом, И. Групповая психотерапия. Теория и практика. М.: ЭКСМО-Пресс Bibliotēkā pieejams oriģinālvalodā: Yalom, Irvin D., The theory and practice of group psychotherapy / Irvin D. Yalom with Molyn Leszcz. 5th ed. New York: Basic Books, c2005. (2021)
7.
Рудестам, К. Груповая психотерапия. СПб: Питер. (2006)