Ch 9 Intervention in groups

Question 1

Functions of a group

Answer 1

support
socialization
task completion
camaraderie
informational
normative
empowerment

Question 2

Types of groups

Answer 2

task groups
teaching groups
supportive vs therapeutic groups
self-help groups

Question 3

Supportive vs therapeutic groups function

Answer 3

prevent future upsets by teaching effective coping with emotional stress from crises

Question 4

Therapeutic Groups

Answer 4

Leaders: have knowledge of:
Group process and Group content 
Many psychiatric nurses lead  groups
Based less on theory
Focus more on group relations, interactions among members, consideration of selected issues.

Question 5

Group therapy

Answer 5

psychosocial treatment where a group of clients meet with a therapist to share, gain personal insight, and improve interpersonal coping strategies.
Leaders have advanced degrees

Question 6

Seating in group therapy

Answer 6

in a circle

should choose different chair each time to cause anxiety

Question 7

Group size

Answer 7

ideally 7-8 people

Question 8

Member roles (3)

Answer 8

Complete the task
maintain/enhance group process
fulfill personal goals

Question 9

Psychodrama

Answer 9

members become actors in their life -situation scenarios

Question 10

Genogram

Answer 10

the study of multiple generations in a family

Question 11

Curative factors of groups: Altruism

Answer 11

gain self-esteem through mutual sharing

Question 12

Curative factors of groups: catharsis

Answer 12

members are able to express positive and negative feelings in a non-threatening atmosphere