SHS 225 - Group Treatment in Addiction

1. Describe skills involved in forming a group, selection of members, facilitating goals, planning psychoeducation groups, and criteria for outcome review.
2. Describe and model skills necessary to assist group members through entry to group, skill building in conflict resolution, trust building, goal setting, and giving feedback.
3. Identify and describe accepted culturally appropriate group counseling models for therapeutic group activity.
4. Describe and demonstrate in role play and scenario the ability to assess the developmental stage of a group and changes in leader’s role at each stage.
5. Explain importance of the leader’s role in making constructive responses when client behaviors are inconsistent with their stated goals, and assisting the group in communication, goal focus, mutual support, and the recovery process.
6. Describe a leader’s need and ability to adapt clinical interventions and counseling strategies based on individual characteristics of client: special needs, culture, health, and mental status.
7. Identify resources, supervision methods, and location of evidence based practices to facilitate constant personal and professional growth in group leadership skills.
8. Demonstrate understanding of the specific risks, rewards, and ethical consideration when leading groups.