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Social work with a group

Field Work language Acad. cycle ECTS credits Semester Course code
Social welfare LV ENG Bachelor 3 Autumn Spring Soci4016
Subject Aim

To form an understanding and promote the acquisition of initial knowledge about social work with a group, as well as to acquire basic skills in group management.

Subject Content

In the study course students will have an opportunity to get acquainted with the theoretical justification of therapy methods of different groups, forms of group therapy in social work with different groups of clients, basic principles of group therapy and application of its methods in social work, develop skills in drawing up and managing lesson programmes. Group management skills will be developed in the practical classes.

Expected Results

Knows how to plan the work of the group according to the needs of clients, has gained an understanding of social work with the group: stages, group dynamics, methods and types of work documentation, basic skills have been acquired to manage the group according to the stages of the group development process, using appropriate approaches and methods. Students are able to choose appropriate methods in social work according to different groups of clients, to set the goal of the group's work, in coordination with the group members, to provide feedback. Students are able to analyze the dynamics of group therapy and interpret the obtained results. Able to create group therapy class program for a specific target audience, coordinating different interests and goals.

Requirements to gain ECTS

Participation in lectures and classes in person/online. Studying scientific literature and performing independent work. Feedback and self-reflection. Completion of the examination paper at the end of the study course.


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Faculty Subject Area Cycle (Bachelor / Master) Semester (Autumn/Spring)

Social work with a group

Field Work language Acad. cycle ECTS credits Semester Course code
Social welfare LV ENG Bachelor 3 Autumn Spring Soci4016
Subject Aim

To form an understanding and promote the acquisition of initial knowledge about social work with a group, as well as to acquire basic skills in group management.

Subject Content

In the study course students will have an opportunity to get acquainted with the theoretical justification of therapy methods of different groups, forms of group therapy in social work with different groups of clients, basic principles of group therapy and application of its methods in social work, develop skills in drawing up and managing lesson programmes. Group management skills will be developed in the practical classes.

Expected Results

Knows how to plan the work of the group according to the needs of clients, has gained an understanding of social work with the group: stages, group dynamics, methods and types of work documentation, basic skills have been acquired to manage the group according to the stages of the group development process, using appropriate approaches and methods. Students are able to choose appropriate methods in social work according to different groups of clients, to set the goal of the group's work, in coordination with the group members, to provide feedback. Students are able to analyze the dynamics of group therapy and interpret the obtained results. Able to create group therapy class program for a specific target audience, coordinating different interests and goals.

Requirements to gain ECTS

Participation in lectures and classes in person/online. Studying scientific literature and performing independent work. Feedback and self-reflection. Completion of the examination paper at the end of the study course.


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Faculty Subject Area Cycle (Bachelor / Master) Semester (Autumn/Spring)

Social work with a group

Field Work language Acad. cycle ECTS credits Semester Course code
Social welfare LV ENG Bachelor 3 Autumn Spring Soci4016
Subject Aim

To form an understanding and promote the acquisition of initial knowledge about social work with a group, as well as to acquire basic skills in group management.

Subject Content

In the study course students will have an opportunity to get acquainted with the theoretical justification of therapy methods of different groups, forms of group therapy in social work with different groups of clients, basic principles of group therapy and application of its methods in social work, develop skills in drawing up and managing lesson programmes. Group management skills will be developed in the practical classes.

Expected Results

Knows how to plan the work of the group according to the needs of clients, has gained an understanding of social work with the group: stages, group dynamics, methods and types of work documentation, basic skills have been acquired to manage the group according to the stages of the group development process, using appropriate approaches and methods. Students are able to choose appropriate methods in social work according to different groups of clients, to set the goal of the group's work, in coordination with the group members, to provide feedback. Students are able to analyze the dynamics of group therapy and interpret the obtained results. Able to create group therapy class program for a specific target audience, coordinating different interests and goals.

Requirements to gain ECTS

Participation in lectures and classes in person/online. Studying scientific literature and performing independent work. Feedback and self-reflection. Completion of the examination paper at the end of the study course.


View courses by:

Faculty Subject Area Cycle (Bachelor / Master) Semester (Autumn/Spring)

Social work with a group

Field Work language Acad. cycle ECTS credits Semester Course code
Social welfare LV ENG Bachelor 3 Autumn Spring Soci4016
Subject Aim

To form an understanding and promote the acquisition of initial knowledge about social work with a group, as well as to acquire basic skills in group management.

Subject Content

In the study course students will have an opportunity to get acquainted with the theoretical justification of therapy methods of different groups, forms of group therapy in social work with different groups of clients, basic principles of group therapy and application of its methods in social work, develop skills in drawing up and managing lesson programmes. Group management skills will be developed in the practical classes.

Expected Results

Knows how to plan the work of the group according to the needs of clients, has gained an understanding of social work with the group: stages, group dynamics, methods and types of work documentation, basic skills have been acquired to manage the group according to the stages of the group development process, using appropriate approaches and methods. Students are able to choose appropriate methods in social work according to different groups of clients, to set the goal of the group's work, in coordination with the group members, to provide feedback. Students are able to analyze the dynamics of group therapy and interpret the obtained results. Able to create group therapy class program for a specific target audience, coordinating different interests and goals.

Requirements to gain ECTS

Participation in lectures and classes in person/online. Studying scientific literature and performing independent work. Feedback and self-reflection. Completion of the examination paper at the end of the study course.


View courses by:

Faculty Subject Area Cycle (Bachelor / Master) Semester (Autumn/Spring)

Social work with a group

Field Work language Acad. cycle ECTS credits Semester Course code
Social welfare LV ENG Bachelor 3 Autumn Spring Soci4016
Subject Aim

To form an understanding and promote the acquisition of initial knowledge about social work with a group, as well as to acquire basic skills in group management.

Subject Content

In the study course students will have an opportunity to get acquainted with the theoretical justification of therapy methods of different groups, forms of group therapy in social work with different groups of clients, basic principles of group therapy and application of its methods in social work, develop skills in drawing up and managing lesson programmes. Group management skills will be developed in the practical classes.

Expected Results

Knows how to plan the work of the group according to the needs of clients, has gained an understanding of social work with the group: stages, group dynamics, methods and types of work documentation, basic skills have been acquired to manage the group according to the stages of the group development process, using appropriate approaches and methods. Students are able to choose appropriate methods in social work according to different groups of clients, to set the goal of the group's work, in coordination with the group members, to provide feedback. Students are able to analyze the dynamics of group therapy and interpret the obtained results. Able to create group therapy class program for a specific target audience, coordinating different interests and goals.

Requirements to gain ECTS

Participation in lectures and classes in person/online. Studying scientific literature and performing independent work. Feedback and self-reflection. Completion of the examination paper at the end of the study course.