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Miriam’s Passage-identify the psychotherapeutic approach that a group facilitator might use and explain the reasons the facilitator might use the approach.
Group therapy involves the facilitation of individuals with shared interests, norms, values, or purposes. The therapies in groups are usually facilitated by a mental health professional. The group facilitator can use different types of group therapy to improve the patient’s symptoms. One psychotherapy approach is supportive/therapeutic groups. This type of approach focuses on group relations and interactions of members in the group. The mental health professional helps the patients in the group to develop adaptive coping skills which help to promote mental health. This approach encourages problem-solving. The facilitator may use this approach in patients who are diagnosed with depression, or anxiety, or who may have a hard time coping with stressful situations. As the groups are involved in activities, the leader of the group becomes more of a facilitator and assists the group to resolve disagreements as they arise (Barkley, 2022).
Discuss with rationale whether you would use the same psychotherapeutic approach the counselor facilitating the group was using.
Yes, I would use this psychotherapy approach in a patient who has anxiety disorder to increase his/her self-esteem. This is a practical and flexible form of psychotherapy that helps patients with a wide range of psychiatric illnesses, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, and substance use disorders. In addition, supportive/therapeutic group psychotherapy can be used in higher-functioning patients, as well as in patients who are chronically lower-functioning (Van Den Beldt et al., 2021).
Discuss a group therapy session with older adults, children, or adolescents, including the stage of the group, any resistances or issues that were present
The support group consists of six teenage girls between the ages of 13 and 15 years who have an anxiety disorder. The stages of group therapy development include three phases, which include the initial phase, the working phase, and the termination phase. In each phase, the group activities, leaders’ expectations, and members’ behaviors are discussed. In the initial phase, the rules will be established with members and the leader, orient members to the group process, encourage participation and promote a trusting environment. Some members may also have fear of not being accepted or being overly polite in this phase. In the working phase, group activities will include completion of the assigned task, problem-solving, and decision-making. The leader’s role becomes to decreases and he/she becomes more of a facilitator helping to resolve conflicts and fostering cohesiveness. The members learn to accept criticism and manage conflicts in the group. In the final stage, there is a sense of accomplishment or loss. The leader encourages reminiscing, goals are reviewed, and outcomes are discussed.
Explain any challenges that may occur when working with this group and the therapeutic techniques used by facilitators to deal with group session resistance or challenges
In a support group with adolescents who are in different stages of development, one may encounter issues of confidentiality, talkativeness, and lack of engagement. According to Malhotra and Baker (2022), the facilitator is not required to solve the disagreements; however, he/she must make an educated decision on how to deal with the disagreement based on the interest of the group. It is useful to address the disagreement, as it may be a chance for the group to learn. Individual patient confidentiality can be difficult to maintain, especially in groups with adolescents who may not fully understand the importance of keeping information confidential due to their developmental stage. The facilitator may also have less control over what information gets shared within the group. The facilitator must seek guidance when faced with these challenges to protect the interest of both the facilitator and the patients in the group. The situation or challenge will determine how the challenge is handled (Yearwood, 2021). When a disagreement arises, the facilitator should use the last five to ten minutes of the session to speak with patients individually and allow them to voice their concerns (Malhotra & Baker, 2022)
References
Barkley, T.W. (2022). Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner: Certification review/clinical update continuing education course 2022. (pp. 32-34). Barkley & Associates, Incorporated.
Malhotra, A., & Baker J. (2022). Group Therapy. StatPearls. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549812/
Van Den Beldt, H. M., Ruble, A. E., Welton, R. S., & Crocker, E. M. (2021). Contemporary Supportive Therapy: A Review of History, Theory, and Evidence. Psychodynamic Psychiatry, 49(4), 562-590.
Yearwood, E.L., Pearson, G.S., & Newland, J.A. (2021). Child and adolescent behavioral health: A resource for advanced practice psychiatric and primary care practitioners in nursing (2nd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Wiley-Blackwell.