Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc Working with Specific Populations ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Chapter 17 Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc Children’s groups may focus on specific topics, skills, or developmental issues Size: ideally four to six members Time Frame: 20 to 40 minutes Important skills: leader directed, multisensory, enthusiastic tone, clear purpose and focus ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Children Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc Groups may focus on a wide range of developmental issues Group size: 6-8 members in personal sharing groups Screening is helpful: consider gender, topics, voluntary vs involuntary group Important skills: strong leadership, structure, interesting and relevant topics and activities ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Adolescents Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc Purpose ranges from enrichment to intense therapy Size: educational and enrichment, 10 couples; personal sharing, couples Screening interviews important to clarify issues and commitment of couple Skills: understanding issues, exercises, and ability to handle intense emotions ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Couples Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc Non-voluntary groups often educational or focus on denial issues Professional group leaders need knowledge of addiction topics: drug and alcohol, eating disorders, sex, gambling… Special skills include cutting off, multisensory approach, dealing with anger, confrontation, good planning, patience ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Addiction Groups Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc Groups may focus on information, developing new skills, personal work, socializing, exploring new life goals, or spirituality Leader skills: patience, energy, knowledge of issues related to aging, health, finances… Co-leaders may bring knowledge of specific areas, such as a nurse or financial advisor ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Groups for the Elderly Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc Focus on information, support, therapy Screen members for common concerns Leader skills: dealing with powerful feelings, acknowledging members as experts on their condition, knowledge of related health factors, understanding dynamics of medical and residential treatment facilities ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Chronic Disease and Disability – no personal unfinished business – in-depth knowledge of sexual abuse – patience and deep caring Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc Support and therapy groups Screen through individual interview for readiness and to build rapport Special leader skills: ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Survivors of Sexual Abuse Additional Leader Skills: – ability to go “deep” with members – knowledge of support resources for members, such as shelter or foster placement Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc continued ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Survivors of Sexual Abuse Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc Purpose and focus ranges from processing grief and anger to starting over Screen for common concerns and level of post-separation/divorce adjustment Leader skills: knowledge of theory, stages of grief, dealing with anger, able to teach new interpersonal skills ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Divorce Groups – leaderless support groups, – leader-led support groups, – leader-led therapy groups Leader-led support groups may have 8-12 members…therapy groups, 4-6 members Screen for needs of each member Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc Three kinds of groups: ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Adult Children of Alcoholics Leader skills: – extensive knowledge of addictions – ability to deal with trust, intimacy, shame, guilt and abandonment issues – ability to deal with forgiveness Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc continued ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Adult Children of Alcoholics Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc It is essential to be aware of cultural factors impacting group dynamics and how members participate Conflicts related to multicultural factors must be dealt with A group may have as its main purpose exploring cultural, sexual, or religious beliefs of members ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Multiculturalism in Groups [...]...– leaderless support groups, – leader-led support groups, – leader-led therapy groups Leader-led support groups may have 8-12 members…therapy groups, 4-6 members Screen for needs of each member Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc Three kinds of groups: ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Adult Children of Alcoholics Leader skills: – extensive knowledge... trust, intimacy, shame, guilt and abandonment issues – ability to deal with forgiveness Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc continued ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Adult Children of Alcoholics Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc It is essential to be aware of cultural factors impacting group dynamics and how members participate... factors impacting group dynamics and how members participate Conflicts related to multicultural factors must be dealt with A group may have as its main purpose exploring cultural, sexual, or religious beliefs of members ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Multiculturalism in Groups ... educational and enrichment, 10 couples; personal sharing, couples Screening interviews important to clarify issues and commitment of couple Skills: understanding issues, exercises, and ability to handle... interpersonal skills ©2016 Cengage Learning All rights reserved Divorce Groups – leaderless support groups, – leader-led support groups, – leader-led therapy groups Leader-led support groups may... personal sharing groups Screening is helpful: consider gender, topics, voluntary vs involuntary group Important skills: strong leadership, structure, interesting and relevant topics and activities