Discuss how you would approach the planning, development, facilitation and evaluation of a group program developed specifically for this context.

Purpose:

The formulation of a plan facilitating care considering client needs and preferences as a group requires the student to apply knowledge and understanding of ethical practice in line with current regulations and best practice. Evaluation of the program requires the student to demonstrate their ability to assess the effectiveness of the program in offering recommendations or adjustments to best accommodate the clients expectations and needs. The evaluation and construct will be supported by theories.

Process:

a case study pertaining to a hypothetical group work situation which you might encounter while working as a counsellor or psychotherapist. Based on the information presented in this case study you are asked to discuss how you would approach the planning, development, facilitation and evaluation of a group program developed specifically for this context.

In particular you should discuss how, as a group facilitator or therapist, you would approach each of the following important elements of designing, running and assessing the effectiveness, of a group program designed specifically to meet the needs of the client group discussed in the case study:

• the type of group (including its underlying theoretical bases)

• group purpose and aims

• the approach to planning such a group (including selection and screening of potential members)

• topics and themes that might be addressed during the program

• approach to group facilitation/leadership that you would employ

• specific techniques and/or intervention strategies that might be appropriate

• application of appropriate principles of adult learning and communication

• assessment of the effectiveness of such a group and implement findings into future group programs

• identification of potentially significant ethical and/or legal issues that might arise in such a group context and how you would manage these

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