Discussion:
On the outpatient treatment unit at the community mental health center your boss asks you to develop outlines for two psychotherapy groups:
• one for clients with Bipolar Disorder
• one for Sexual Abuse Victims
The staff will use the information to decide which clients they have on their caseload would benefit from each group.
Create a chart in a Word file comparing these two groups:
• Bipolar Disorder Group
• Sexual Abuse Victims Group
Include 1-3 bullet points or sentences on each of the following topics:
• Group selection criteria
• Group goals
• Outcomes
• Ground Rules
• Group Stages
• Group Development
• Process
• Legal and ethical issues that will affect Group Selection
Write your chart, and submit it along with, in 300-500 words, explain your rationale behind your group selection criteria and process.