Community Support Group Attendance and Reaction

Community Support Group Attendance and Reaction – Paper Objectives: Broaden the traditional clinical paradigm to include prevention, early intervention, rehabilitation, and recovery and resilience-oriented approaches to care (ISPN and ANA, 2008) Value patient’s expertise with own health and symptoms (QSEN, Patient Centered-Care, Attitude) Protect patient privacy and confidentiality of patient records and other privileged communications (AACN VIII:8) Tasks All students must independently attend a community support group. Students must independently find a support group in their own or other community to attend. The group must be an “open group” willing to have student participants. Students must adhere to HIPAA confidentiality requirements. A 3-4 page type paper that adheres to APA format. The following statement is required on all written assignments with respect to the Felician University Honor Code. It must be included on the cover page: “I pledge my honor that I have neither given nor received inappropriate aid on this assignment.” All questions below must be answered clearly and comprehensively. This assignment is worth 15% of the course grade. Questions: Refer to your textbook chapters on Settings for Psychiatric Care, Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders, and Therapeutic Groups when answering the following questions: Describe the support group you observed. (What type of group? Who was the facilitator? What were his/her qualifications? What was the make-up of the group? How did you choose/find the group?) What theoretical framework do you think the group was based on? What was the evidence of this? What evidence did you see of group members providing support to each other? What evidence of teaching did you see the group provide? What measures were taken to protect the confidentiality of the group members? If the group was related to addiction, what evidence of enabling behavior did you see? Name and describe two “curative factors” that you observed in the group (refer to your text). Describe your feelings as you observed the group. Turn-It-In Assignment

HOW TO ANSWER

To complete the assignment, you will need to find and attend a community support group related to mental health or addiction. Here’s how you can address each of the questions:

Describe the Support Group:

Provide details about the type of support group you attended (e.g., mental health, addiction recovery, grief support, etc.).
Mention the qualifications of the facilitator, if known.
Explain how you found the group and why you chose it.
Theoretical Framework:

Research and identify the theoretical framework that aligns with the type of support group you attended (e.g., 12-step program for addiction recovery, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for anxiety support groups).
Describe how the group’s activities and discussions align with this framework.
Group Member Support:

Discuss instances where group members provided support to each other during the session.
Provide specific examples or anecdotes that illustrate how members supported each other emotionally, psychologically, or practically.
Teaching within the Group:

Highlight any instances where the group provided educational or informational support.
Describe the topics covered and how they were addressed within the group.
Confidentiality Measures:

Explain the measures taken by the group to protect the confidentiality of its members.
Discuss any confidentiality agreements or rules that were in place.
Enabling Behavior (if applicable):

If the group was related to addiction or substance abuse, describe any evidence of enabling behavior observed.
Provide examples of behaviors or interactions that may perpetuate addiction rather than support recovery.
Curative Factors:

Define and describe two curative factors you observed in the group, referring to your course materials.
Explain how these factors contributed to the group’s therapeutic effectiveness.
Personal Reflection:

Share your feelings and thoughts as you observed the support group.
Discuss your emotional reactions, insights gained, and any personal takeaways from the experience.
Remember to adhere to APA format for your paper, including proper citation of sources. Additionally, ensure that you respect the privacy and confidentiality of the support group members and obtain any necessary permissions to share their experiences in your assignment.