Group Counseling: Theory and Practice  MHS 6509 Course Web Page Spring1998 This course is intended for counseling majors. The principles of group dynamics are presented, and their application to the 4 basic group types studied. In addition to group dynamics, major topics include the stages of groups, counseling theories applied to groups, and therapeutic factors in counseling and therapy groups. The course is divided into 3 major components. The first is a didactic and skills portion were students create meaning of the current knowledge base. The second is an experiential component wherein students participate as active members in a counseling group. The third component is a field experience wherein students co-facilitate a group with an experienced clinician in the field.   Dr. J. Michael Tyler    Assistant Professor of Counseling Counselor Education Program  College of Professional Studies School of Education Phone:  941-590-7792 Fax:  941-590-7801     Email: jtyler@fgcu.edu  Office Address: Ben Hill Griffin III, 124 Office Hours: Mondays 2:30-4:30 and Thursdays 9:00-2:00 Other hours by appointment