In this assignment, you will discuss group therapy in treating substance use disorders.
Write a paper of 750-1,000 words addressing the following:
Describe the development of group therapy.
Address how World War II played a role in the group therapy evolution.
Explain the impact of group therapy on treatment of substance use disorders.
Include a minimum of three scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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PCN 162 Topic 2 Open and Closed Groups (Obj. 2.1)
In this assignment, you will discuss the differences between open and closed groups.
Write a paper of 750-1,000 words addressing the following:
Describe what an open group is.
Describe what a closed group is.
Describe the major differences between open and closed groups.
Discuss which type of group you would prefer in professional practice, and justify your preference.
Include a minimum of three scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
PCN 162 Topic 2 Group Therapy Stages Table (Obj. 2.2 and 2.3)
In this assignment, you will create a detailed table outlining each of the group therapy stages in chronological order. Within the table, address the following:
The evolution of each stage
Client needs at each stage
Activities and/or exercises that are provided to a client at each stage
Include a minimum of three scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your table.
While GCU style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
PCN 162 Topic 3 Mental Health Clinic Interview (Obj. 3.1. 3,2, 3.3, and 3.4)
In this assignment, you will interview a substance use disorder professional who facilitates groups in a mental health clinic.
To prepare for the interview, create a questionnaire of 10-15 questions that you will use during the interview. The following topics must be included in your questionnaire:
Name of the interviewee’s agency
Guidelines for group treatment goals
Limits to content and membership
Appropriate size and leadership of groups
Ethical considerations for the group leader
Recruiting and selection of group members
A description of how the interviewee works with the client and their natural supports
Conduct the interview with the group facilitator at the mental health clinic, documenting the responses to each of the questions.
After the interview, prepare a written summary of both the questions and answers that you obtained. Use your own words when preparing your summary; do not transcribe the interview into the summary. The length of the summary will vary based on the number of questions and answers; however, be sure that the final content of your summary accurately and thoroughly addresses all of the above four topics.
GCU style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
PCN 162 Topic 4 Group Leader Resource Guide (Obj. 4.1 and 4.2)
In this assignment, you will create a resource guide for new group leaders. The
guide can be in the form of a flyer, pamphlet, or brochure. Please note that
pamphlets, flyers, or brochures can be created in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher,
and other similar programs. If you would like to create your guide in a different format, please secure approval from your instructor beforehand.
Include the following in your guide:
Characteristics of the forming, storming, norming, and performing stages of group therapy
Suggestions on how to foster growth and progress within a group
Techniques to utilize when a group appears stagnant at a particular stage
Include a minimum of three scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your resource guide
While GCU style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
PCN 162 Topic 6 Cultural Diversity and the Group Process (Obj. 6.4)
In this assignment, you will discuss cultural diversity and the impact of diversity on the group process from the perspective of a behavioral health technician.
In a paper of 750-1,000 words, address the following:
Discuss cultural diversity in group therapy.
Explain the impact of cultural diversity on the group process.
Describe cultural barriers that may be encountered when working with diverse populations.
Identify culturally diverse groups that you would like to work with in your future career. Describe why these groups are of interest to you.
Include a minimum of three scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your paper.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
PCN 162 Topic 6 Short Answer Questions (Obj. 6.1-6.4)
Complete the “Short Answer Questions” document.
While GCU style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
Topic 6: PCN-162 Short Answer Questions (6.1, 6.2. 6.3, 6.4)
Directions: Provide short answers of 250-350 words each for the following questions/statements. Use the assigned readings, lectures, and/or any other scholarly resources to support your responses. You must include a minimum of one resource as support for each question/statement.
Using the NAADAC Code of Ethics,identify and describe at least five standards that safeguard individuals participating in substance use disorders and addiction group counseling.
Explain the importance of obtaining an informed consent when facilitating an addictions group.Include the importance of discussing the group process from beginning of the group to its end.
Explain the roles of national and local ethical and legal standards (if any) when facilitating groups.
Explain what client welfare means. In your response, discuss confidentiality as it relates to a group setting. What do local and federal standards say about confidentiality?
After reading chapter 3 of TIP 41, explainthe impact that diversity may have during a group process.In your response, address that diversity encompasses many areas including: underserved populations, socioeconomic status, language, acculturation level, traditions, belief systems, etc.
PCN 162 Topic 7 Group Therapy Marketing Tool (Obj. 7.2)
In this assignment, you will create a marketing tool to promote group therapy in a culturally diverse community that is resistant to therapy.
The marketing tool should be in the form of a pamphlet or flyer. If you would like to create your tool in a different format, secure approval from your instructor beforehand.
Your marketing tool should include the following:
The culturally diverse community that the tool is targeting
How group therapy could benefit the community. Be sure to frame the benefit to the community in a manner that addresses overcoming the community’s resistance.
Details of the purpose and structure of the group therapy
Strategies that would be used within the group
Include a minimum of three scholarly references in addition to the textbook in your marketing tool.
While GCU style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using GCU documentation guidelines, which can be found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are not required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
In this assignment, you will identify and describe federal and local community resources for the prevention and treatment of substance use. This assignment contains two parts:
Part One: Resource Directory
Identify two federal and five local community resources for addiction and substance use. Create a table of the seven resources that will serve as an information directory. Include the following for each resource:
Resource name and description
Contact information (address, phone number, website, etc.)
Services offered
For the resource directory, GCU style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
Part Two: Impact of the Resources
Write a paper of 500-750 words evaluating the impact that the federal and community resources listed in your directory have in the prevention and the success of addiction and substance use disorders treatment.
The paper should be prepared according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
Include a minimum of four scholarly references in addition to the textbook in the assignment.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency: 2.1: Explain the importance of community resources for the prevention and treatment of substance use and addictive disorders.
