Eight Week Group Analysis

The group now discusses more than just the schedule as you will see on this year's agenda. The annual get together now discusses important issues

The four work groups identified in the key points from week 3 are the Veterans, Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y or Millennials all work in my agency the US Army. Individuals with different values, different ideas, different ways of getting things done and different ways of communicating in the workplace have always existed. Each group has its strengths and weaknesses, similarities and differences, but having this kind of age diversity in the workplace can be challenging for leaders, but also very rewarding. Veterans, tend to respect hierarchy characterized by valuing traditional relationships over time, structure, and loyalty. Baby Boomers tend to value relationships over time, challenge and accept authority, while primarily idealistic

The milieu was warm and relaxing, and the members was welcoming, open, and sympathetic of each others stories. For example, a particular women in the group was mourning the death of her husband who died of an overdose, but she has moved on with life, and is happily in a new relationship. The group supported her while she was grieving, and gave her the strength to move on with life without feeling guilty. The support group allows the members to share their emotions, fears and even tears without being judge. Individuals in the group can relate to the fear of the late night phone calls, “is this the call,” repeated rehabs (knowing this will be the last one), and finally the feeling of: “I have done all I can, I have to let go.” For instance, the women who took the lead in the group spoke about her son, and how she loved him, but could no longer be his enabler. With tough-love being her reasoning, she no longer answered the late night calls or bailed him out jail. She explained, that love ones go through phases and guilt when dealing with addicted family members. I would also recommend this group because it is open to addicts, and it allows for communication from both sides (family members and addicts); in the hopes, that the addicts and loved ones can support each other in the healing

In considering that a group on aging is centered on a particular theme, a psychoeducational group would be most appropriate. Corey (2010) suggests that the elderly may benefit from a psychoeducational structure as groups of this nature not only provide the opportunity to connect with members within the group, but teach members the skills they need to learn how to foster relationships and support systems beyond the group. Many older individuals, especially those within nursing or retirement homes, face isolation and loneliness as they have been removed from their friends and family primarily due to health reasons. Friends and family may visit often, but being separated from one’s home, community, and family unit, which can take a toll on an individual’s mental and emotional well being. Attending a psychoeducational group on successful aging might provide people a way to connect with their peers, while providing tools and coping skills to achieve a sense of meaning outside of the group.

There are lots of people around the U.S who who do not understand the hard struggle of people from other countries. Lots of people make stereotypes about Asian people, Latinos, and people from Arabic countries. People would normally assume that if you are asian, you speak Chinese or Japanese, or that you paint nails, or own a “Chinese food” restaurant.

Members of the group will meet for one hour every Tuesdays and Thursdays. Meeting twice a week for 4 weeks designed to last 8 sessions all together. In addition, the co-leaders meet regularly for 15 minutes before each session and 15 minutes afterward. Although the group is designed primarily for TAY (ages 18-24), current or former foster youth of any age are encourage to participate. Group members are especially encouraged to bring family members to the group, as the information provided could be of great beneficial. Sessions included that includes an introduction, personal triggers, avoiding conflict and violence, personal values and goals, improving communication skills, peer relationships, negotiation and mediation and ending with the final group session.

Primary Counselor met with George to talk about the importance of attending AMS group and his plan to increase his program participation. Pt. stated, "I cant do a group today because I have to got o work." Pt. is definitely not interested in participating in AMS groups. This writer will continue to encourage him to schedule an individual session before December 23,

Group Homes are staffed with Training Assistants, Residential Counselors, and Group Home Supervisors. Staff coverage for the homes varies to meet the needs of the individuals served. The approximate schedule begins as early as 2:00pm to as late as 9:30 am Monday-Friday. Staff is available to provide support during the day hours if the individual in unable to attend their day support program. On weekends, the homes are fully staffed. The staff schedules incorporate three shifts. Additional coverage is provided when training of residents occurs, and when support is needed for leisure activities. Relief Training Assistants provide coverage in these homes as needed.

The stages of development the group experienced were: forming, storming, and norming. At this moment the group has not yet been able to perform or adjourn. Commuter Support formed through self selection. Being able to self select the members in the group assisted in mitigating the tension but not so much of the awkwardness associated with this stage. During the forming stage, open dialogue was encouraged to build trust and create connections between members.

The type of group for this proposal would be a reciprocal or mutual-aid group. This is a type of group that, while having a group facilitator, is more of a self-help group. The idea is for all of the group members to find the strength

My group consisted of six various members from physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and dietetics. We were assigned to

Mental health is a global and national public health concerns. One in 25 Americans lived with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression ( ). Globally, there is one death every 40 seconds as a result of a mental illness ( ). People with mental illness could experience discrimination, harassment or abuse as a result of their illness. Financially, it may be more of a burden on individual with lower income, lack of medical insurance and a burden on states or countries to care for its mental health population. Despite such burden, one of the lowest intervention for people with mental illness and their family is a support group ( ). Mental health support groups like most support groups provide

Exclusions from the group would be active substance users, if under the age of eighteen, if miss more than two sessions with inadequate excuse. I also would address a late policy as to not miss too much of each session and as it would be a distraction to other members.

This chapter reviewed many different aspects of group work such as different processes and skills required to run several different groups. The groups discussed were open-ended group, groups hosted in residential settings, single-session groups, and large activity groups.

Our group facilitation was on the subject of time management with regards to completing most important tasks first and devoting time to those specific tasks. Our goals for the group were to create an inclusive, encouraging, and positive environment between group members. My partner and I researched ideas for information that we could use to share as well as use our experience’s with the topic amongst the group. The duration of our group facilitation was ten minutes. As we reflect on the events coming to and during the facilitation we will discourse the inclusion between group members, linking members to discussion and group as well as the process of our facilitation.