List and describe the four types of groups presented in the ...

[oliviahorn72]

List and describe the four types of groups presented in the chapter. What is the focus of each?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

_____________ concentrates on making changes in systems, whereas _______________ and __________________ primarily focus on intrapersonal and interpersonal changes
 
  a. group counseling; individual counseling; family counseling
  b. individual counseling; family counseling; group counseling
  c. family counseling; individual counseling; group counseling
  d. none of the above

[ririgirl15]

Answer to Question 1

List four types of groups and describe when you would use each.
a. Psychoeducational Group
i. To convey information and examine values around a mental health topic
ii. To facilitate prevention of personal or societal disorder
iii. Example: psychoeducational group related to test anxiety or cyberbullying
b. Counseling Group
i. interpersonally problem- or concern-focused
ii. Focus on helping group participants resolve the usual, yet often difficult situations connected with living in an ever-changing society
iii. Increasing problem-solving or skill-development around a problem such as assertiveness, mild depression, anxiety, etc.
iv. Processing group
c. Psychotherapy
i. Designed to help individual group members resolve in-depth and sometimes serious psychological problems
ii. Example: CBT group for individuals with Bipolar Disorder
d. Task/Work Groups
i. Improve work practices and accomplish identified work goals
ii. Accomplishment and efficiency in completing identified work goals

Answer to Question 2

c

[oliviahorn72]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[ririgirl15]

Great! Please up vote