Group therapy 1 (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students are familiar with the developmental stages and dynamics of a group. They are able to justify the use of an occupational therapy group. Students know how to plan an occupational therapy group and practise setting objectives. They know how to make use of group theories and occupational therapy frameworks when instructing occupational therapy groups. They command occupational forms that are suitable for therapeutic use in groups. Students observe the group and reflect on their own group instruction skills.

Content

• Developmental levels of a group
• Developmental stages of a group, group dynamics
• Therapeutic factors of a group
• Theories and frameworks of occupational therapy groups
• Functions and roles of instructors of occupational therapy groups
• Individual and group objectives
• Group instruction
• Occupational forms
• Occupational analysis and synthesis
Practical training 2 cr.

Materials

Cole M. 2011. Group dynamics in occupational therapy.
Hautala ym. 2011. Toiminnan voimaa.
Additional learning material will be provided during the course.

Teaching methods

lectures, groupwork, assignment, supervision

Employer connections

Group process will be carried out in a workinglife context.

Exam schedules

N/A

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

In case of a need for alternatives, please contact the teacher.

Student workload

N/A

Content scheduling

N/A

Further information

N/A

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students’ actions follow the rules and instructions given, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act responsibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as justify their choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act according to the rules and instructions given in their operating environment, and they use working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to the professional ethics of their own field, and they act flexibly as group members.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students analyse and assess the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They assess the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Students act initiatively and goal-orientedly in diverse operating environments, and they apply working methods appropriately and safely.

Students work according to professional ethics in varied situations, and their functioning enhances group activities.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assignment in two parts where students plan and carry out a group process. Participation in theoretical lectures and workshop compulsory.

Qualifications

Prerequisites:
Human occupation
Humans and environments