Pastoral Group Process

The course will give opportunity for students a) to make a review and survey of the different theories in group counselling (like Person-Centered, Psychoanalytic, Gestalt, Hypnotherapy, etc.); b) to experience these theories in a small growth group in class; and c) to facilitate a small pastoral growth group outside class. The students will learn how to use the Structured Learning Experiences (SLE) and Process-Observation-Analysis (POA) which are important in facilitating groups. Priority will be given to students who are already involved with a group in their parish/church, work, or civic organization.