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Case: As a social worker, working at Children's Specialized Hospital. Group counseling can be used to provide families coping with a new diagnosis of a developmental disability or delay with much-needed support and guidance. In these groups, social workers can help facilitate open and honest communication between families. "This can provide a space for families to share their experiences, learn from each other, and offer support to one another." These groups can be an invaluable resource for families as they navigate this new reality. Social workers can help families to understand their child's diagnosis, connect with resources and support services, and learn how to best advocate for their child's needs. In addition, these groups can provide a "sense of community and connection for families who may feel isolated and alone in their journey." Group counseling can be an extremely helpful tool for families coping with a new diagnosis of a developmental disability or delay. Social workers can play a vital role in facilitating these groups and providing support and guidance to families. These groups can provide a space for families to share their experiences, learn from each other, and offer support to one another.

Please continue to enrich the understanding of how a social worker at children's specialized hospital runs a group based session to support the population of Children and Families. Please plan and develop a proposal for a small group and address the implementation of that group.

Discuss what you perceive to be the characteristics of people who maintain appropriate balances between "independent" and "relational" life. How do different perspectives on this point reflect personal values or cultural differences?