Different Groups in Social Services

Question 1

Consciousness-Raising Groups

Answer 1

A group where awareness on a variety of issues is brought up and where people voice their thoughts and concerns as well as taking action on a societal level

Question 2

Intervention/Treatment-Oriented Groups

Answer 2

Groups where members go through, as a whole, psychological intervention to help them change their bad habits for better ones, or to battle a lasting problem such as addiction. Members can learn from one another and build community

Question 3

Educational Groups

Answer 3

Groups in which the goal is to pass down knowledge and useful information

Question 4

Social Action Groups

Answer 4

Groups that promote advocacy for rights along with pushing for social change through the use of members’ actions and contributions.

Question 5

Therapeutic Activity Groups

Answer 5

Groups in which activities with basic motor requirements are used to improve developmental skills as well as emotional status and mental health. It can also be used as calming strategies for people suffering of mental illnesses

Question 6

Network and Support Groups

Answer 6

Groups in which members who have shared a similar experience, provide support to one another and allow for emotional release in a safe space

Question 7

Skill Development Groups

Answer 7

Groups meant to learn new skills or enhance existing skills in order to help members in work environment of personal growth

Question 8

Nontraditional Groups

Answer 8

groups that are heald online, can help break barriers of timidness and unease while allowing members to be in their comfort environments.