Discussion Topics, Mohr
Chapter 14, Groups and Group Interventions
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1. As a nursing student and as an individual, there are various groups in which you have the opportunity to participate. Identify which groups you find personally satisfying and enriching and which groups you find difficult and problematic. What is different about each kind of group? How do you feel about sharing personal feelings in a group setting? Does the kind of group make any difference? If so, describe how. |
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2. You have been asked to lead a support group for people who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. List and describe the different leadership styles. Which style do you believe that you would use for this support group? After the first group meeting, you are asked to analyze the different roles that the group members assumed. What are the different roles that group members can assume? Which ones can interfere with group functioning? |
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3. A psychologist refers a patient with depression to group therapy. What are the advantages and disadvantages of group therapy? |
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4. Your mental health nursing instructor has just lectured on types of group therapy. What are the different types of group therapy? Compare and contrast the various types of group therapy. |
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5. Your nursing instructor has assigned you to lead a group activity for the mental health class on the stages of group development. Describe the stages of group development. |
1)The nurse can opt for a official or formal group because this is organized and having certain plans.This group enhance the knowledge level.They have different level of designated staff and guide other
The problematic group can be an informal group because if a proper planning is not done.It may affect wholely.
Sharing personal feeling in a group increases our self confidence in the group and forms a motivation for others in the group. Each group makes a different ideas when it implements.
2)It can be classified in simple as behavioral style and situational style.some of the style listed underneath
Selection box democratic leadership is good because thus helps in discussion with the client and making a decision. The roles of the group members are unique and finally a collective decision is made.
3)Advantages of group therapy
Disadvantage of group therapy
4)Types of group therapy
Discussion Topics, Mohr Chapter 14, Groups and Group Interventions Discussion Topics Learning Objective 1. As...
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