The Group Therapy Services at Midwest Physician Network aims to (1) provide high-quality group treatment that addresses emotional and mental health needs, (2) educate students and trainees, and (3) conduct research to guide treatment and share new information. The services utilize group therapy facilitated by a multidisciplinary team to help patients overcome addictions, improve relationships, and increase functioning by addressing issues within a group context. Referrals can be made by completing a form and the patient will be matched to an appropriate existing group or screened to determine the best fit.

1. MIDWEST PHYSICIAN
NETWORK
Group Therapy Services

2. Group Mission of Service
The mission of the Group Therapy Services is
three-fold
1) a high-quality comprehensive group
treatment program that addresses the needs of
individuals with emotional problems and/or
mental illness,
2) education in group therapy to students and
trainees in medicine, nursing, psychology, and
social work, and
3) ongoing research that servers as a guide for
treatment, monitors effectiveness, and allows for
discovery and dissemination of new information
about group methods.

3. What makes MPN, Group
Therapy Services unique
* 30+ years experience
* Life enhancement programs
* Personalized care plans
* Registered Nurse on duty
* Caring, professional staff
* Delicious noon meals &
snacks
* Exercise/Sport activities
* Musical activities
*Socialization opportunities

4. Our Vision
To provide a supervised environment for the
elderly and physically/mentally challenged
individuals during the day.

5. Types of Services Provided
Group therapy is a treatment where patients meet
together with the assistance of a professionally trained
therapist, to help themselves and one another. Over the
last few years advances in health care delivery have
resulted in revolutionary change within the mental health
field. The very nature of psychotherapy has undergone
enormous revisions, marked by briefer treatments, new
pharmacologic interventions, and increased utilization of
group treatment methods.
The selection of members for group psychotherapy involves a
consideration of the following: 1) inclusion criteria, 2)
exclusion criteria, 3) type of group, 4) group composition, and
5) patient goals. Inclusion and exclusion criteria provide
general guidelines for referring patients to group. A more
detailed assessment of the patientʼs ego functioning, goals
and match for a particular group are important dimensions to
be considered in assigning a patient to a group.

6. Group Therapy Services will:
* gain mastery over your addictions and negative behavior
* become more assertive
* change your perceptions
* increase your optimism
* increase your functioning and productivity
* improve your relationships with family, friends and co-workers
* access your body's own natural healing capabilities
* increase your feelings of peace and forgiveness
* discover what 'makes your heart sing'
* experience true joy
*develop a new sense of self

7. Description of Service Providers
The Group Therapy Service is staffed by a
multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers
representing, social work, mental health
nursing, psychology and psychiatry. We are
committed to standards for clinical
excellence and competence by ensuring all
our group therapists meet qualifications of
the National Registry of Certified Group
Therapists or are supervised by a Certified
Group Therapist (CGP). These qualifications
include specific group psychotherapy
education, clinical experience, and
supervision.

8. Types of Services Provided
Group therapy is a treatment where patients
meet together with the assistance of a
professionally trained therapist, to help
themselves and one another. Over the last
few years advances in health care delivery
have resulted in revolutionary change within
the mental health field. The very nature of
psychotherapy has undergone enormous
revisions, marked by briefer treatments, new
pharmacologic interventions, and increased
utilization of group treatment methods.

9. Group Participants
The selection of members for group psychotherapy involves a consideration of the
following: 1) inclusion criteria, 2) exclusion criteria, 3) type of group, 4) group
composition, and 5) patient goals. Inclusion and exclusion criteria provide general
guidelines for referring patients to group. A more detailed assessment of the
patientʼs ego functioning, goals and match for a particular group are important
dimensions to be considered in assigning a patient to a group.
To refer a patient to group, the process is simple. A completed group referral form is
forwarded it to the Director of Group Therapy Services. Upon receipt of the referral, the
patient and referring professional will receive a letter noting the group the patient was
referred to, the group therapistʼs name and phone number, and instructions regarding
scheduling. If it is unclear as to which group is best suited to the patientʼs needs, a
group screening interview will be scheduled to assist in making the appropriate match.

10. Summary
In summary, as our understanding of
human behavior has grown and
group treatment methods have been
proven highly effective, group
therapy is increasingly thought to be
the treatment of choice for many
disorders. This is because emotional
crises and psychiatric symptoms are
in some way related to factors in the
patientʼs interpersonal world. Group
therapy is based on the idea that
many of the difficulties and
symptoms people experience can be
understood and resolved within the
context of a group experience.