Support Group #5

discuss a very brief description to include the following: 

Official name of the program or group you observed.

When and where did you go to the group?

• Why did you choose this specific meeting?
• Brief history of program or group – MUST CITE – you obtained this information somewhere.  If you obtained information during the meeting, cite IN the paper “personal communication”. (not on the Reference page)  
• Criteria for client entrance into program or group.
• Describe the demographics of the group, (ie., age, gender, ethnicity, number of members)
• Organization’s goals of program or group.
• The main body of the paper should address:
• Your objective impression of the program or group in meeting the clients’ needs and your rationale. 

Identify two or more therapeutic factors observed.  Provide a detailed description of these factors.    

In your opinion, was the group process (leadership style, established norms, etc.) effective?

Were there any patient management issues, and how were they handled?

• Describe your feelings about this group and how it enriched you.
• Would you refer future clients to this group?