The purpose of this assignment is to build on the New Group Proposal Part 1. As a reminder, you are using the information from the first assignment to inform the information and direction provided in this assignment. The new group proposal parts #1-4 build on each other.
For this assignment, you will plan two aspects for your chosen group: 1) Structure 2) Composition
You will be expected to identify information with clarity and continuity. You should complete this part of the assignment as if they are writing a proposal to an agency, explaining the details of the group.
Requirement for assignment:
1. APA format
2. Length: 3-4 pages (cannot exceed 4 pages)
3. The questions listed for each part are answered with appropriate rationale for your proposal.
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Planning the Structure of the Group (CO 4, 5)
1. What type of group are you proposing? (Support, task, psycho educational, treatment, etc.)
2. What is the rationale for this group? (why are you proposing this group and what are you trying to accomplish?
4. Will this be an open or closed group? What are the benefits and challenges of each (open and closed).
5. Decide upon the number sessions/meetings (6-8 sessions? 8-10 sessions?), frequency (once per week, twice per week, every other week, etc.), and length of the meetings (45 min, 75 min, 90 min, etc.); physical setting and access; and size of the group. What is your rationale for each of these decisions, and why are these details important? (Remember to cite references to back up your rationale.)
6. What are some of the goals and measurable objectives that you can identify for the group and possibly for some of the individual members? What do you hope clients get out of the group?
Planning the Composition of the Group (CO 2, 3)
1. What characteristics do you want for the members to have in common (homogeneous) and characteristics you want to be different (heterogeneous)? Consider age, gender, race, ethnicity, social and emotional capacity, types of problems/needs. What is your rationale for these decisions? (You will need to site references to backup your rationale)
2. Orienting members and contracting: How will you reach the people who need the group? (recruitment, referrals, etc.)
3. How will you screen and select members? What system or criteria will you use?
4. How will you orient members prior to beginning? What kinds of information will you cover with them? How will you explain confidentiality and its limits?
5. What general issues or topics do you anticipate focusing on in the group?
6. Do you have ideas about a format for the group meetings? (Check in time, brief discussion, planned activity, time to process activity OR check in time, open discussion, review of any homework, process at end)
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