Group Facilitatio

Assignment 2: Group Facilitation (25%) Purpose: To co - facilitate a seminar group discussion based on a peer reviewed journal article while applying principles of group theory to plan, facilitate and critically reflect on the group experience. Process: In partner s, choose one relevant peer - reviewed journal article that supports counselling in health care. Topic areas must reflect course content in the week you facilitate your group (See schedule - Units 7 - 10 include, Cognitive - Behavioural interventions, Trauma Interventions, Loss and Grief, & Addictions). Components of the assignment include: 1. Group Facilitation Plan (group submission): 5% 2. Group Fac ilitation (group submission): 10 % 3. Group Facilitation Critical Reflection (individual submission): 10 % ? Facilitation of the seminar groups will last between 30 - 40 minutes, scheduled weekly throughout the second half of the term (unit 7 - 10). ? During the first few weeks of seminars , in partners , s tudents will sign up for a date & unit topic to plan and facilit ate their group . ? Technology may be used (i.e. PowerPoint) but is not required. Students are encouraged to focus on facilitating a reflective group process ( this is not a teaching session! ). If students choose to use technology, it is their responsibility to bring and set up the equipment needed. Steps: 1. Preparation: (in partners) ? Familiarize your self with required & optional readings about group theory and the unit theory for the week selected . ? Conduct a review of literature to find an appropriate peer - reviewed journal article that supports counselling in health care , ensuring that it connects to the chosen unit topic . ? At least 2 weeks prior to scheduled group, seek approval of your chosen article from your seminar facilitator (in person or e - mail ). ? Consults with other group on assigned week to ensure no overlap of planned activities/content ? As a partner group , reviews unit theory for week selected, then develops and submits Group Facilitation Plan to seminar facilitator at least 1 week prior to scheduled seminar with complete details of plan ? Note: your plan must honour safety principles and trauma - informed practice ? Submit a copy of the article to your facilitator and seminar group members at least 1 week prior to scheduled discussion. NOTE: All seminar group members are required to review the article prior to the seminar. Student preparation will be noted within the mandatory seminar performance mark for this course. ? If the facilitator provides feed back prior to your scheduled group the feedback must be incorporated into your plan (i.e. safety issues) 2. Facilitated Group Structure : (minimum 30 minutes - maximum 40 minutes) ? On the scheduled day of your group , your will co - facilitate the group discussion within seminar during the assigned time , maintaining principles of group theory and facilitation. Note: Your group facilitation plan is a guide and depending on group dynamics, the structure may need to change as the grou p process unfolds . See rubric for evaluation criteria. Group Facilitation ? Provides a clear introduction/ opening to the group, with a lead - in activity that honours group developmental stage and connects to unit topic. ? Engages seminar group in a brief di scussion of journal article selected with facilitators identifying their 1) rationale for choice of article, 2) relevance to nursing and CNUR 201 Counselling and Therapeutic Use of Groups content , and 3) connection to course concepts and specific unit theory for the week . ? Works in partnership to c o - facilitate group discussion, reflection of the journal article chosen , and unit topic ? Maintains principles of effective group facilitation ? Displays effective communication skills (OARS) ? Engages group reflection on the topic area including critical learning elements for the selected unit ? L ead s a discussion and/ or facilitate s an experiential exercise to highlight the article, etc. ( Brainstorm your ideas with your facilitator and be creative! ) ? Encourages group participation ? Summarizes main themes of discussion ? Provides effective closure to grou p discussion (i.e. circle out or closure reflection) 3. Critical Reflection : ? Individually submit s a written Critical Reflection within one week . See page 5 - 6 for mark distribution and details.