a. Include a brief description of the session and a link to the video in your initial discussion
post.
This is a initial group therapy session with college students who have similar problems- i.e.,
stress. In this session, therapist introduces herself to the group and communicates boundaries.
Students shares their stressor and how they are managing their stress currently.
b. Analyze the interactions between the group members. Identify the phase of group
formation the group appears to be in. Include your rationale and evidence for your
treatment phase selection.
Since this is the initial session, participants do not seem to engage to each other. They did seem
to communicate non-verbally by listening carefully when other participants are talking and
nodding their head when they relate to other participants. Participants are in the forming phase of
group formation. In this session, participants adapt being in the group, boundaries were set, and
limited information was shared. According to Vaida et al. (2021), first session includes
acquainting group members to each other, discussing goals and guidelines
c. Describe the therapeutic approach and techniques the therapist is using
The therapist is using process-oriented approach. The therapist is a leader of the group, and she
focused on group experience rather than teaching them about a topic. She used imparting
information technique by asking 3 questions to everyone and allowing each participants share
their thoughts and experience to other group members.
Discuss other therapy approaches that might be used by a therapist conducting the group.
As an alternative, the therapist could use psychodynamic technique. In this technique, therapist is
focused on client’s problem and teaching them coping skills rather than group interactions.
Therapist helps each client identify their unconscious motivation and needs and bring positive
changes.
References:
post.
This is a initial group therapy session with college students who have similar problems- i.e.,
stress. In this session, therapist introduces herself to the group and communicates boundaries.
Students shares their stressor and how they are managing their stress currently.
b. Analyze the interactions between the group members. Identify the phase of group
formation the group appears to be in. Include your rationale and evidence for your
treatment phase selection.
Since this is the initial session, participants do not seem to engage to each other. They did seem
to communicate non-verbally by listening carefully when other participants are talking and
nodding their head when they relate to other participants. Participants are in the forming phase of
group formation. In this session, participants adapt being in the group, boundaries were set, and
limited information was shared. According to Vaida et al. (2021), first session includes
acquainting group members to each other, discussing goals and guidelines
c. Describe the therapeutic approach and techniques the therapist is using
The therapist is using process-oriented approach. The therapist is a leader of the group, and she
focused on group experience rather than teaching them about a topic. She used imparting
information technique by asking 3 questions to everyone and allowing each participants share
their thoughts and experience to other group members.
Discuss other therapy approaches that might be used by a therapist conducting the group.
As an alternative, the therapist could use psychodynamic technique. In this technique, therapist is
focused on client’s problem and teaching them coping skills rather than group interactions.
Therapist helps each client identify their unconscious motivation and needs and bring positive
changes.
References:
