Group Therapy Plan

Action Items

1. Create a professional proposal, including the following information about your group:
2. Patients: Describe the target patients. Include inclusion and exclusion criteria. Include the diagnoses/problems that the group will address.
3. Logistics: Where and when will the group meet? How many sessions? How long is each session?
4. Group Type: Describe the type of group, the theoretical framework, and group objectives. Determine roles within the group as applicable.
5. Advertising: Create a flyer or handout about the group that you would distribute to potential clients or referring providers.
6. Sessions:Plan 5 group sessions, 1 for each of the group stages of forming, storming, norming, performing, and termination. For each session, describe: (a) the role of the therapist, (b) 2 potential conflicts or barriers to engagement and strategies to address them, (c) group tasks, and (d) topics for discussion. Identify at least two therapeutic techniques or approaches (e.g., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing) to incorporate into the session.
7. Provide at least 2 evidence-based sources for your group plan.