When a client is dealing with several problem sat one time, it can be difficult to determine which type of treatment group would be most beneficial. Some types of treatment groups mayoverlap in addressing certain problems or issues. The literature ishelpful in assisting the clinical social worker in determining the type,purpose, and goals of the treatment group.
For this Assignment, review the “Petrakis Family” case history and video session.
Ina 3- to 4-page paper, describe a treatment group that would help HelenPetrakis in one of the following areas: (a) caregiving, (b) sandwichgeneration, (c) serving as a family member of an individual with addiction.
Review and briefly summarize the literature about the social issue that is the focus of your group (caregiving, sandwich generation, oraddictions).
Write a plan that includes the following elements:
Type of treatment group
Purpose of the group
Membership
Method to recruit
Composition
Size
Open/closed
Monitoring
Toseland, R. W., & Rivas, R. F. (2017). An introduction to group work practice (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Chapter 6, “Planning the Group
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. (Eds.). (2013). Sessions case histories. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing.
“The Petrakis Family” (pp. 2022)
Proudlock, S., & Wellman, N. (2011). Solution-focused groups: The results look promising. Counselling Psychology Review, 26(3), 4555.
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Toseland, R. W., & Rivas, R. F. (2017). An introduction to group work practice (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Chapter 6, “Planning the Group
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. (Eds.). (2013). Sessions case histories. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing.
“The Petrakis Family” (pp. 2022)
Proudlock, S., & Wellman, N. (2011). Solution-focused groups: The results look promising.Counselling Psychology Review,26(3), 4555.
