Homework: Group Typology
For this Homework, review the "Cortez Multimedia" case study, and identify a target behavior or issue that needs to be ameliorated, decreased, or increased. In a 2 to 4 pages report, complete the following:
a. Choose either a treatment group or task group as your intervention for Paula Cortez.
b. Identify the model of treatment group (i.e., support, education, teams, or treatment conferences).
c. Using the typologies described in the Toseland & Rivas (2017) piece, describe the characteristics of your group. For instance, if you choose a treatment group that is a support group, what would be the purpose, leadership, focus, bond, composition, and communication?
d. Include the advantages and disadvantages of using this type of group as an intervention.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Textbook: Toseland, R. W., & Rivas, R. F. (2017). An introduction to group work practice (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.