? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : HEA-3-GrpTheory

Introduction to several theories of group processes. How to set up a group, common groupwork problems, ending a group. The use of groups within the health care setting, bereavement, therapy and support groups.

? Pre-requisites : Nursing 1, Nursing 2, Health & Society 1A, Health & Society 1B, Health & Society 2A, Health & Society 2B, Research and Inquiry, Nature of Nursing, Pathology and Patient Care, Organisation and Management of Health Care, OR Nature of Mental Health Nursing, Therapeutics and Patient Care, The Politics and Management of Mental Illness

Home subject area

Nursing Studies, (School of Health in Social Science, Schedule D)

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Thursday 16:10 18:00 Central

To gain an understanding of the range of theoretical approaches to group work.
To familiarise the student with the factors involved in setting up and conducting a group.
To explore the use of groups within health care.

Two course papers 2,500-3,000 words

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Karen Taylor
Tel : (0131 6)50 3889
Email : karen.taylor@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Ms Anne Robertson
Tel : (0131 6)50 3882
Email : Anne.Robertson@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.health.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/