WEEK 3 ASSIGNMENT: ANALYZING GROUP TECHNIQUES/NRNP 6645

Group therapy can alleviate feelings of isolation and foster a supportive and collaborative environment for sharing difficult feelings in order to facilitate healing. For many people, being part of a group that has a shared understanding of a struggle provides a unique opportunity to gain understanding of their own experiences.

As you examine one of the group therapy demonstrations from this week’s Learning Resources, consider the role and efficacy of the leader and the reasons that specific therapeutic techniques were selected.

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RESOURCES

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WEEKLY RESOURCES

LEARNING RESOURCES

Required Readings

American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disordersLinks to an external site. (5th ed., text rev.). https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://dsm.psychiatryonline.org/doi/book/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787

“Culture and Psychiatric Diagnosis”

Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2020). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice (3rd ed.). Springer Publishing.

Chapter 12, “Group Therapy”

Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2005). The therapeutic factors. In The theory and practice of group psychotherapy Download The theory and practice of group psychotherapy(5th ed.) (pp. 1–18). Basic Books.

Credit: The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy, 5th Edition by Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. Copyright 2005 by Basic Books. Reprinted by permission of Basic Books via the Copyright Clearance Center.

Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2005). Interpersonal learning. In The theory and practice of group psychotherapy Download The theory and practice of group psychotherapy(5th ed.) (pp. 19–52). Basic Books.

Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2005). Group cohesiveness. In The theory and practice of group psychotherapy Download The theory and practice of group psychotherapy(5th ed.) (pp. 53–76). Basic Books.

Required Media

Cats Cats. (2016, September 29). Interpersonal group therapy for addiction recovery demonstrationLinks to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/szS31h0kMI0

Gerber, B. (2013, November 21). Psychotherapy group for schizophreniaLinks to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Dzus8WGqA

Henson, B. A. (2017, April 27). Role play: Group counseling for adolescents with anxietyLinks to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6CF09f5S1M

PsychotherapyNet. (2009, May 6). Irvin Yalom inpatient group psychotherapy videoLinks to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05Elmr65RDg

PsychotherapyNet. (2009, May 7). Irvin Yalom outpatient group psychotherapy videoLinks to an external site. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/PwnfWMNbg48

Optional Resources

Psychotherapy.net. (n.d.-a). Group therapy: A live demonstration – With Irvin YalomLinks to an external site. [Video]. https://waldenu.kanopy.com/video/group-therapy-live-demonstration

Psychotherapy.net. (n.d.-b). Group therapy for addictions: An interpersonal relapse prevention approachLinks to an external site. [Video]. https://waldenu.kanopy.com/video/group-therapy-addictions-interpersonal-relap

To prepare:

Select one of the group therapy video demonstrations from this week’s required media Learning Resources.

THE ASSIGNMENT

In a 3- to 4-page paper, identify the video you selected and address the following:

What group therapy techniques were demonstrated? How well do you believe these techniques were demonstrated?

What evidence from the literature supports the techniques demonstrated?

What did you notice that the therapist did well?

Explain something that you would have handled differently.

What is an insight that you gained from watching the therapist handle the group therapy?

Now imagine you are leading your own group session. How would you go about handling a difficult situation with a disruptive group member? How would you elicit participation in your group? What would you anticipate finding in the different phases of group therapy? What do you see as the benefits and challenges of group therapy?

Support your reasoning with at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources, and explain why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly. Attach the PDFs of your sources.

BY DAY 7

Submit your Assignment.

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Rubric

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Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelop a 3- to 4-page paper considering the role and efficacy of the leader of a group therapy demonstration. Be sure to address the following: · Describe the group therapy techniques that were demonstrated and evaluate how well they were demonstrated. . Include evidence from the literature that supports the use of the demonstrated techniques.
25 to >22.0 pts

Excellent 90%–100%

The response accurately and thoroughly describes and evaluates the efficacy of the group therapy techniques that were demonstrated in the video…. The response includes accurate, clear, and detailed evidence from the literature that supports the use of the demonstrated techniques.

22 to >19.0 pts

Good 80%–89%

The response accurately describes and evaluates the efficacy of the group therapy techniques that were demonstrated in the video…. The response includes evidence from the literature that supports the use of the demonstrated techniques.

19 to >17.0 pts

Fair 70%–79%

The response includes a somewhat vague or inaccurate description and evaluation of the group therapy techniques that were demonstrated in the video…. The response includes somewhat vague or inaccurate evidence from the literature to support the use of the demonstrated techniques.

17 to >0 pts

Poor 0%–69%

The description and evaluation of the group therapy techniques that were demonstrated in the video are vague and inaccurate, or missing…. The response includes vague and inaccurate evidence from the literature to support the use of the demonstrated techniques, or is missing.
25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome· Identify what the therapist did well. · Explain something that you would have handled differently. · Identify an insight that you gained form watching the therapist handle the group therapy.
25 to >22.0 pts

Excellent 90%–100%

The response accurately and thoroughly explains in detail what the therapist did well…. The response accurately and thoroughly explains something that could have been handled differently…. The response accurately and thoroughly explains an insight gained from watching the therapist handle the group therapy.

22 to >19.0 pts

Good 80%–89%

The response accurately explains in detail what the therapist did well…. The response accurately explains something that could have been handled differently…. The response accurately explains an insight gained from watching the therapist handle the group therapy.

19 to >17.0 pts

Fair 70%–79%

The response somewhat vaguely or inaccurately explains in detail what the therapist did well…. The response somewhat vaguely or inaccurately explains something that could have been handled differently…. The response somewhat vaguely or inaccurately explains an insight gained from watching the therapist handle the group therapy.

17 to >0 pts

Poor 0%–69%

The response vaguely or inaccurately explains in detail what the therapist did well, or is missing…. The response vaguely or inaccurately explains something that could have been handled differently, or is missing…. The response vaguely or inaccurately explains an insight gained from watching the therapist handle the group therapy, or is missing.
25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImagine that you are leading your own group session. · Describe how would you go about handling a difficult group member. · Explain how you would elicit participation in your group. · Describe what you would anticipate to find in different phases of the group therapy. · Explain the benefits and challenges of group therapy.
25 to >22.0 pts

Excellent 90%–100%

The response includes a detailed and accurate description of how to handle a difficult group member…. The response accurately and thoroughly explains how to elicit participation in group therapy…. The response thoroughly and accurately describes anticipated findings in different phases of group therapy…. The response includes a thorough and accurate explanation the benefits and challenges of group therapy.

22 to >19.0 pts

Good 80%–89%

The response includes a description of how to handle a difficult group member…. The response explains how to elicit participation in group therapy…. The response describes anticipated findings in different phases of group therapy…. The response explains the benefits and challenges of group therapy.

19 to >17.0 pts

Fair 70%–79%

The response includes a somewhat vague or inaccurate description of how to handle a difficult group member…. The response somewhat vaguely or inaccurately explains how to elicit participation in group therapy…. The response somewhat vaguely or inaccurately describes anticipated findings in different phases of group therapy…. The response includes a somewhat vague or inaccurate explaination of the benefits and challenges of group therapy.

17 to >0 pts

Poor 0%–69%

The response includes a vague or inaccurate description of how to handle a difficult group member, or is missing…. The response vaguely or inaccurately explains how to elicit participation in group therapy, or is missing…. The response vaguely or inaccurately describes anticipated findings in different phases of group therapy, or is missing…. The response includes a vague or inaccurate explaination the benefits and challenges of group therapy, or is missing.
25 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome• Support your reasoning with at least three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources, and explain why each of your supporting sources is considered scholarly. Attach the PDFs of your sources.
10 to >8.0 pts

Excellent 90%–100%

Three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources are used to support the assignment. Resources selected provide strong justification for reasoning and represent the latest in standards of care. PDFs are attached.

8 to >7.0 pts

Good 80%–89%

Three peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources are used to support the assignment. Resources selected to provide appropriate justification for reasoning and represent the latest in standards of care. PDFs are attached.

7 to >6.0 pts

Fair 70%–79%

Two peer-reviewed, evidence-based sources are used to support the assignment. Resources selected to provide appropriate justification for reasoning and represent the latest in standards of care. Or, three scholarly resources are used to support the assignment, but provide only weak support for reasoning or do not represent the latest in standards of care. PDFs may not be attached.

6 to >0 pts

Poor 0%–69%

Resources selected are not peer-reviewed and evidence-based, or provide poor justification for reasoning; or resources are missing.
10 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction is provided which delineates all required criteria.
5 to >4.0 pts

Excellent 90%–100%

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity…. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement, introduction, and conclusion are provided that delineates all required criteria.

4 to >3.5 pts

Good 80%–89%

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 80% of the time…. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are stated, yet are brief and not descriptive.

3.5 to >3.0 pts

Fair 70%–79%

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity 60%–79% of the time…. Purpose, introduction, and conclusion of the assignment are vague or off topic.

3 to >0 pts

Poor 0%–69%

Paragraphs and sentences follow writing standards for flow, continuity, and clarity < 60% of the time…. No purpose statement, introduction, or conclusion were provided.

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation

5 to >4.0 pts

Excellent 90%–100%

Uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation with no errors.

4 to >3.5 pts

Good 80%–89%

Contains 1 or 2 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3.5 to >3.0 pts

Fair 70%–79%

Contains 3 or 4 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

3 to >0 pts

Poor 0%–69%

Contains many (≥ 5) grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that interfere with the reader’s understanding.
5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.
5 to >4.0 pts

Excellent 90%–100%

Uses correct APA format with no errors.

4 to >3.5 pts

Good 80%–89%

Contains 1 or 2 APA format errors.

3.5 to >3.0 pts

Fair 70%–79%

Contains 3 or 4 APA format errors.

3 to >0 pts

Poor 0%–69%

Contains many (≥ 5) APA format errors.
5 pts

Total Points: 100

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WEEK 3 ASSIGNMENT: ANALYZING GROUP TECHNIQUES/NRNP 6645