Group THerapy in Health

Code:

PCS05

Acronym:

TGS

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
CNAEF	Psychology

Instance: 2022/2023 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	http://sigarra.up.pt/fpceup/pt/ucurr_adm.ficha_uc_edit?pv_ocorrencia_id=441223
Responsible unit:	Psychology
Course/CS Responsible:	Master Degree in Psychology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MPSIC	19	Plano de Estudos 2021	1	-	6	54	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

At the end of this course the students should be able:

- to use the knowledge of the theoretical models of group therapy, and be able to select and integrate those more appropriated to the type of group;

- to evaluate and implement a group intervention program in situations of prevention or adjustment to physical or mental disease;

- to point out main objectives accordingly to the needs assessed, as well as perform its dynamization suitably to the group type.

- to evaluate the intervention efficacy at the end of the group.

Learning outcomes and competences

Provide students with:

- Theoretical-practical knowledge on group mobilization within physical and mental health issues. According to the issues presented on classes students should deepen their knowledge related with the different theoretical models applied in group intervention.

- Competences of leadership, being able to establish goals and to outline strategies of intervention adequate to the group stages of development.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Characterization of different types of groups in health (therapeutic groups, support groups, educational groups).


2. Approach to group processes (feedback; developmental stages of the group, cohesion). Processes in the assessment of groups efficacy


3. The Humanists models applied to groups (Schutz, Pearls, Rogers).


4. The Yalom therapy model.


5. The cognitive-behavioral models applied to groups (e.g. Ellis, Lazarus). 


6. Third generation of Cognitive and behavioral therapies (e.g. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy)


7. Introduction to psychodrama.


8. Exemplification of techniques of groups dynamic applied to health.


9. Exemplification of interventions and assessment of efficacy of in-group carried out with patients and their family.

Mandatory literature

Yalom Irvin D.; Psicoterapia existencial y terapia de grupo. ISBN: 84-493-0950-6
Feder Bud 340; Beyond the hot seat revisited. ISBN: 978-1-889968-08-7
Guerra, M.P., Lima, L. & Torres, S.; intervir em grupos na saúde 2ª Edição Revista e aumentada, Climepsi, 2014. ISBN: 978-972-796-339-3
Hofmann, S. G., Sawyer, A. T., & Fang, A; Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 33(3), 701–710. , 2012
Gerald Corey; Theory and practice of group counseling. ISBN: 978-1-305-08801-6
Irvin D. Yalom; The theory and practice of group psychotherapy. ISBN: 978-1-5416-1757-5
Torres, S., Sales, C.M.D., Guerra, M.P., Simões, M.G., Pinto. M. & Vieira, F.M. ; Emotion-focused cognitive behavioral therapy in comorbid obesity with binge eating disorder: A pilot study of feasibility and long-term outcomes, Frontiers in Psychology. 11-343., 2020
Corey, M. S., Corey G.& Corey, C. ; Groups: Process and Practice. (10ª ed.), Cengage Learning, 2017. ISBN: 978-1-305-86570-9

Complementary Bibliography

Vieira, F.M., Torres, S., & Moita, G. ; Revista Brasileira de Psicodrama, 21(2), 141-149., 2012
McWhirter, Nelson, P.J. & Waldo, M; The Journal for Specialists in Group Work, 39:4, 366-380, , 2014

Teaching methods and learning activities

On the theoretical level oral exposure through PowerPoint is used as well as the discussion of the papers previously suggested. On a practical level, skills to lead and engage in groups are promoted through training.

This type of classes takes place in a specific room, which is suitable for the training of group dynamics. At the beginning, teachers exemplify the application of group dynamics appropriate to the contexts of health.

The unit assessment includes two types of evaluation:

• Theoretical component, consisting of a written essay planning a group intervention program apllied to a specific population previously assigned to each group (e.g. people HIV positive). All options taken in planning must be theoretically supported. This component has a weighting of 12 points;
• Practical component, which involves the presentation of the work through the group mobilization within the classroom. This component has a weighting of 8 points

keywords

Health sciences
Social sciences > Psychological sciences > Psychology > Psychotherapy
Social sciences > Psychological sciences > Psychology > Clinical psychology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Participação presencial	40,00
Trabalho escrito	60,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico	22,00
Estudo autónomo	45,00
Frequência das aulas	60,00
Trabalho escrito	35,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Classes are compulsory. Mandatory to attend 75% of classes

Calculation formula of final grade

The unit assessment includes two types of evaluation:

• theoretical component, consisting of a written work with the planning of a group intervention program. All options taken in planning must be theoretically supported. This component has a weighting of 12 points.
• practical component, which involves the presentation of the work through the group mobilization within the classroom. This component has a weighting of 8 points.

All ratings are expressed on a scale from 0 to 20, resulting in a weighted final score of the two components. Only the final result will be rounded.
For approval students must have a minimum of 10 marks in each of the components.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Students with special status with non-attendance regime, will have to submit a paper in which there is a bibliographic review on the theoretical models with applicability in the group context, as well as a proposal for group intervention in the health area, according to guidelines given by the respective teacher. These students being exempted from the presentation component in the classroom. The written work has a weighting of 20 values in the final grade. To pass the UC, students must have a minimum grade of 10 values in the work.

Classification improvement

If the student intends to make improvement rating, he will keep the practical component and performs a final exam with a weighting of 60% (12 points). This exam focuses on all theoretical and practical content taught in the course.
The evaluation examination for improvement can occur only in the special evaluation period of the year when the course is performed.