COURSE-GROUP

COURSE-GROUP

Group counseling provides an opportunity for small groups of students to meet and share common concerns, explore personal issues, and learn new skills under the guidance of group leaders.  Group members help each other by making suggestions and giving feedback.

Confidentiality is central ethical issue in group counseling. Why is confientiality so important?

Confidentiality within individual counseling is fairly straightforward.  However, the responsibility for maintaining confidentiality is one that is shared among all participants in group counseling, both members and facilitator(s).  In your initial meeting with a counselor to discuss the particular group you are considering to join, she/he will explore ...