Description
This course explores theories of group dynamics, methods and skills applied to groups, families,
cultural reference groups, and institutional systems. Attention is paid to the development of leadership skills and the functions of artistic media and process in the group context. Students are involved in an experience of group interaction. Issues explored include: techniques and training
in art-based group leadership; setting group norms; responding to clients? art; dealing with conflict; stages of group development; and application art-based group principles in a variety of treatment settings.