NURS 6650 Week 9 Assignment 1: Psychotherapeutic Approaches to Group Therapy for Addiction
When selecting a psychotherapeutic approach for a client, you must consider the unique needs and characteristics of that particular client. The same is true when selecting a psychotherapeutic approach for groups. Not every approach is appropriate for every group, and the group’s unique needs and characteristics must be considered. For this Assignment, you examine psychotherapeutic approaches to group therapy for addiction.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
Evaluate psychotherapeutic approaches to group therapy for addiction
To prepare:
Review this week’s Learning Resources and reflect on the insights they provide on group therapy for addiction.
View the media, Levy Family: Sessions 1-7, and consider the psychotherapeutic approaches being used.
The Assignment
In a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following:
Identify the psychotherapeutic approach that the group facilitator is using, and explain why she might be using this approach.
Determine whether or not you would use the same psychotherapeutic approach if you were the counselor facilitating this group, and justify your decision.
Identify an alternative approach to group therapy for addiction, and explain why it is an appropriate option.
Support your position with evidence-based literature.
By Day 7
Submit your Assignment.
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NURS 6650 Week 9 Assignment 1: Group Therapy for Addiction
A client’s demands and traits must be considered while choosing a psychotherapy technique. The same is true when choosing a group psychotherapy approach. Each group has its own demands and features, thus each strategy must be examined. This assignment examines psychological methods to addiction group therapy.
Learning Goals
Students will: Analyze group therapy for addictions.
Prep:
Review this week’s Learning Resources and consider the implications for group addiction therapy.
Consider the media, Levy Family: Sessions 1-7.
The Task
Include in a 2- to 3-page paper:
Identify the group facilitator’s psychotherapeutic technique and explain its use.
Determine if you would employ the same psychotherapy method if you were the group’s counselor, and justify your choice.
Identify and justify an alternative to group therapy for addiction.
Back up your claim with research.
Day 7
Submit your Task.
