NURS 6650 Week 11 Discussion: Group Therapy with Older Adults
As the population continues to age, more and more older adults will require therapy for various mental health issues. While the group setting offers many benefits and makes therapy more accessible to those in need of services, this therapeutic approach may not be effective for all clients. For this Discussion, as you examine your own practicum experiences with older adults in group therapy settings, consider strategies to improve the effectiveness of your sessions.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
Analyze group therapy sessions with older adults
Recommend strategies for improving the effectiveness of group therapy sessions for older adults
To prepare:
Review this week’s Learning Resources, and consider the insights provided on group therapy with older adults.
Reflect on your practicum experiences with older adults in group therapy settings.
Note: For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post before you will be able to view and respond to your colleagues’ postings. Begin by clicking on the Post to Discussion Question link and then select Create Thread to complete your initial post. Remember, once you click submit, you cannot delete or edit your own posts, and you cannot post anonymously. Please check your post carefully before clicking Submit!
By Day 3
Post a description of a group therapy session with older adults, including the stage of the group, any resistances or issues that were present, and therapeutic techniques used by the facilitator. Explain any challenges that may occur when working with this group. Support your recommendations with evidence-based literature.
Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses.
By Day 6
Respond to at least two of your colleagues by recommending strategies for improving the effectiveness of their group therapy sessions. Support your recommendations with evidence-based literature and your own experiences with clients.
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Group Therapy with Older Adults (NURS 6650)
As the population ages, more elderly persons will need therapy for mental health difficulties. While group therapy has numerous advantages and makes therapy more accessible to people in need, it may not be beneficial for all clients. Examine your personal practicum experiences with older persons in group therapy settings and identify how to improve your sessions.
Learning Goals
Examine group treatment sessions with older folks.
Improve the effectiveness of older individuals’ group treatment sessions.
Prep:
Examine this week’s Learning Resources for ideas on group therapy with seniors.
Reflect on your group therapy experiences with elderly folks.
Note: You must complete your initial post before you can access and comment to your colleagues’ posts. To start, click the Post to Discussion Question link, then select Create Thread. Remember that once you hit publish, you can’t go back and delete or alter your own posts. Please double verify your post before submitting!
Day 3
Indicate the group’s stage, any resistances or challenges present, and the facilitator’s therapeutic tactics. Work with this group has its own set of obstacles. Back up your claims with research.
Read a few of your peers’ replies.
Day 6
Recommend methods to improve two of your coworkers’ group therapy sessions. Your recommendations should be backed up by research and client experience.
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NURS 6650 Psychotherapy With Groups and Families I Walden University
Post a description of a group therapy session with older adults, including the stage of the group, any resistances or issues that were present, and therapeutic techniques used by the facilitator. Explain any challenges that may occur when working with this group. Support your recommendations with evidence-based literature. Support your responses with evidence-based literature with at least three references no more than five years old with proper citation.
