This course will give students the opportunity for both experiencing and guiding the group process.  In addition to an examination of the group dynamics inherent in social settings, students will be introduced to the basic concepts of Transactional Analysis as a useful theory and tool for assessing communication, interpersonal styles and human behaviour in groups.  Students will practice specific skills required for demonstrating effective understanding of and interventions in the beginning, middle and end stages of selected task and treatment groups.