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Discussion Post: Group Session Planning
Review the Standards for Social Work Practice with Groups(new tab) on the IASWG website(new tab).
I. As a guide for facilitating your own Group Therapy session, cover the areas below as a preparation guide:
II. What is the common element or issue of your therapy group? (i.e. recovery, depression)
1. How will you plan and prepare for this session?
2. What might the conversation be when you start the session? (not first session)
3. How will you demonstrate empathy, reflection, and advanced skills, such as those from Chapters 6, 7, 12, and 13 of The Theory and Practice of Group Therapy? (Use citations)
4. What evidenced-based intervention(s) will you use? (not theory - but specific interventions)
5. What will you want to accomplish during this role-play and why? (integrate the IASWG standards)