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Group Counseling (COUN 520)

Term: 2023-2024 - SUMMER

Faculty

Elsie Motter

I am a Jamestown native and completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Jamestown in 2001 (Psychology/Criminal Justice).  After college, I spent 10 years in the Bismarck/Mandan area before returning to Jamestown with my husband and kids.

 

I have a Masters in Business Administration and a Masters in Counseling. I am licensed in North Dakota as a Licensed Addiction Counselor and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and have over 20 years of clinical experience working with youth, adults and families. I also have clinical supervision and administrative experience. 

 

Office hours are available by request.

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Description

Study of group counseling principles appropriate to various counseling settings including schools, treatment centers, and agencies. This course enables students to understand the types of groups, their purpose, development and dynamics, counseling theories, and group counseling methods and skills. Ethical and legal considerations of group counseling are also explored. Students are required to participate in small groups for educational and self-assessment purposes.Prereq: 511. Coreq: 510.