The overall goal is to look at a specific diverse population and do some research around how you would do group work with this group- both with evidenced based theory and also looking at cultural dynamics. The focus will be on middle age 25-30year old African American woman and parentting.
Paper Outline:
Introduction: Select a population (by gender, race, ethnicity, age group, etc.) and research the literature on using a group modality with them to address a specific issue (depression, anger, parenting, etc.). *** PLEASE USE MIDDLE AGE AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN PARENTING for this paper!!!
Type of Group: You may examine any of the four group types for this paper (task, psycho-education, counseling, and psychotherapy). Describe whether this would be an open or closed group.
Theoretical Approaches: Identify two theories that would be appropriate to use with your chosen population in a group setting. Support your approach with the literature.
Group Issues: Discuss the issues the literature presents in group work with the chosen population, contextual considerations that impact the population, and issues with these groups when there is diverse membership. Discuss your findings and/or thoughts and experiences on how to best remedy any issues that can be problematic, as well as those that result in optimum outcomes.
Worker Variables: Address facilitator/worker variables that are important to be an effective group leader. Include here your knowledge about how to engage the client in group processes and how you assess their fit for the group.
Evaluation of Progress: Consider evaluating approaches to determine the impact of the group. If this group were your responsibility, what strategies might you use to assess change? Regardless of the type of group, be concrete in the way you measure change.
Conclusion: As if you were advocating for this population, using all the information discussed, make a persuasive argument for providing groups for them
