I’m due my Master in Psychiatric (PMHNP)
After studying Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss a very brief description (one paragraph for the group session– do NOT include the actual 12-steps) to include the following:
The official name of the program or group you observed.
When and where did you go to the group?
Why did you choose this specific meeting?
Brief history of program or group – MUST CITE – you obtained this information somewhere. If you received information during the meeting, cite it IN the paper “personal communication” (not on the Reference page).
Criteria for client entrance into program or group.
Describe the demographics of the group. (ie., age, gender, ethnicity, number of members)
Organization’s goals of program or group.
The main body of the paper should address:
Your objective impression of the program or group in meeting the client’s needs and your rationale.
Identify two or more therapeutic factors observed. Provide a detailed description of these factors.
In your opinion, was the group process (leadership style, established norms, etc.) effective?
Were there any patient management issues, and how were they handled?
Describe your feelings about this group and how it enriched you.
Would you refer future clients to this group?
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 250-500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style.
Provide support for your work from at least 2 academic sources less than 5 years old.
Your initial post is worth 8 points.
Lecture Materials & Resources
Purchase
American Psychological Association. (2019). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). ISBN: 9781433832154
Nussbaum, A. M. (2022). The pocket guide to the DSM5-TR diagnostic exam. American Psychiatric Pub. ISBN 9781615373574
Tusaie, K. R., & Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2016). Advanced practice psychiatric nursing: Integrating psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and complementary and alternative approaches across the life span (3rd ed.). Springer. ISBN 9780826132536
Wheeler, K (2020) Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse (3rd ed.). Springer Publishing Company, New York, NY. ISBN 13: 9780826193797
Read
Tusaie, K. R., & Fitzpatrick, J. J. (2016).
Pages 470-494
Wheeler, K (2020).
Chapter 12
Watch
Irvin Yalom Outpatient Group Psychotherapy Video (00:04:11) PsychotherapyNet. “Irvin Yalom Outpatient Group Psychotherapy Video”. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwnfWMNbg48 Irvin Yalom Outpatient Group Psychotherapy Video – YouTube to an external site.
