Problem
You have been assigned by a large hospital to start a psychotherapy group for ICU nurses experiencing trauma symptoms from caring for patients with COVID-19. The purpose of the group is to treat burnout and trauma symptoms in ICU nurses (and management is hoping this will decrease the use of sick time and FMLA related to mental health). All group participants must be registered nurses of the large hospital and work in the ICU setting or have worked in the ICU within the past year and be willing to return to work in the ICU when their symptoms improve. You must make the following decisions:
A. Time-limited or long term?
B. Open or closed group?
C. How many group members?
D. How often will the group meet and how long will the groups be?
E. Will you meet in person or via telehealth?
F. Will you have a co-leader for the group?
G. Will you put any other restrictions on group members?
H. What psychotherapy modality will be the base of the group?
I. List three questions will you ask the nurse during the pre-screening interview to see if the nurse would be a good fit for the group.