When a client is dealing with several problems

When a client is dealing with several problems  at one time, it can be difficult to determine which type of treatment  group would be most beneficial. Some types of treatment groups may  overlap in addressing certain problems or issues. The literature is  helpful in assisting the clinical social worker in determining the type,  purpose, and goals of the treatment group.

For this Assignment, review the “Petrakis Family” case history and video session.

In  a 3- to 4-page paper, describe a treatment group that would help Helen  Petrakis in one of the following areas: (a) caregiving, (b) sandwich  generation, (c) serving as a family member of an individual with  addiction.

• Review and briefly summarize the literature about the social issue  that is the focus of your group (caregiving, sandwich generation, or  addictions).
• Write a plan that includes the following elements:    
  • Type of treatment group
  • Purpose of the group
  • Membership
  • Method to recruit
  • Composition
  • Size
  • Open/closed
  • Monitoring

Toseland, R. W., & Rivas, R. F. (2017). An introduction to group work practice (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Chapter 6, “Planning the Group”
 

Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. (Eds.). (2013). Sessions case histories. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing.
“The Petrakis Family” (pp. 20–22)

Proudlock, S., & Wellman, N. (2011). Solution-focused groups: The results look promising. Counselling Psychology Review, 26(3), 45–55.