This course is specifically designed for students who have not taken other groupwork courses at SSA and are seeking extremely experiential and applied learning. This course addresses core group principles applicable to clinical and administrative social work practice. Students will have opportunities to enhance facilitation skills, explore dynamics of group membership, experiment with content versus process in group settings, and gain mastery in the use of creative/expressive/activity-based interventions in groups. As part of the learning experience and application to direct practice, students will participate in small personal growth groups. The structure of the course will also provide students with opportunities to engage in group activities/projects which may be directly applied to agency-based practice. Additional topics that will be integrated throughout the quarter include: cultural competence in group practice, unique practice settings, ethical considerations, and the integration of various theoretical orientations/styles to social work practice in groups. This course requires a very high level of student participation, willingness to engage in experiential activities/learning, and self-examination. Note: Students may not be absent from the first or last class meeting. Also please note that this course will meet on 12/6 and 12/13 due to not having class on Thanksgiving Day.