Assignment
Write a group therapy treatment plan (minimum 12 sessions) addressing one of the topics below:
? Grief counseling group (you can choose any aspect of loss including a group for the loss of a child, spouse etc).
? LGBTQ group for individuals coming out.
? A hospital group for individuals diagnosed with terminal illness.
? A group in prison for elderly inmates.
Your plan should identify the focus of the group, parameters for potential members (who can join the group), theoretical modality of the group therapy approach with a short rationale why you are choosing it, as well as a short description of the focus of each session. Also address any possible legal and ethical considerations as well as cultural issues.
DEVELOPING A PROPOSAL FOR A GROUP
Many good ideas for groups are never put into practice because they are not developed into a clear and convincing plan. If you are going to create a group under the auspices of an agency or in a school, you will probably have to explain your proposed goals and methods.
Prepare your group proposal by answering the following questions. You may answer them one at a time or incorporate them into a narrative.
1. What type of group are you forming? (task, support, psychoeducational, counseling, psychotherapy) Will it be long term or short term?
2. For whom is the group intended? Identify the specific population. What do you know about the developmental needs (cognitively, affectively, behaviorally) of this population?
3. What is the cultural(age, sex, education, sexual orientation, ethnicity, SES, etc.) mix of the group, and what are the implications of the mix for forming the group?
4. Is the group composed of voluntary or involuntary members? If it is a mandatory group, what special considerations must you address?
5. What are the general goals and purposes of this group? That is, what will members gain from participating in it?
6. Why is there a need(refer to your research) for such a group?
7. What are the basic assumptions underlying this project?
8. What are your qualifications (pretend you have graduated) to lead this group?
9. What screening and selection procedures will be used? What is your rationale for using these particular procedures?
10. How many members will be in the group? Where will the group meet? How often will it meet? How long will each meeting last? Will new people be allowed to join the group once it has started (open or closed)?
11. How will the members be prepared for the group experience? What ground rules will you establish? Be specific.
12. What structure will your group have? What techniques will be used? Why are these techniques appropriate? In what ways can you employ your techniques in a flexible manner to meet the needs of culturally diverse client populations?
13. How will you handle the fact that people may be taking some risks by participating in the group? What will you do to safeguard members from unnecessary risks? Will you take any special precautions with participants who are minors?
14. What evaluation procedures do you plan? What follow-up procedures are planned?
15. What topics will be explored in this group?
These 5 general areas form the basis of a sound and practical proposal:
1. Rationale: Do you have a clear and convincing rationale for your group? Are you able to answer questions that might be raised?
2. Goals and Objectives: Are you clear about what you most want to attain and how you will go about doing so? Are your objectives specific, measurable, and attainable within the specified time?
3. Practical considerations: Is the membership defined? Are meeting times, frequency of meetings and duration of the group reasonable?
4. Procedures: Have you selected specific procedures to meet the stated objectives? Are these procedures appropriate and realistic for the given population?
5. Evaluation: Does your proposal contain strategies for evaluating how well the stated objectives were met? Are your evaluation methods objective, practical, and relevant?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.