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1. Assignment: Foundations of Group Work and Types of Groups
Assignment: Foundations of Group Work and Types of Groups ON Assignment:
Foundations of Group Work and Types of GroupsGroup therapy can be very beneficial for
clients. In fact, research has shown that for many clients, group therapy is as effective as
individual therapy. Members of groups are not only able to influence change within each
other, but they are often able to more easily relate to the guidance of peers than that of a
therapist. With the increasing popularity of this therapeutic approach, it is essential for you
to have a strong foundation in psychotherapeutic techniques for groups.This week, as you
explore group therapy, you consider how you might apply current literature to your own
clinical practice. You also examine your own practicum experiences involving group therapy
sessions.Learning ResourcesNote: To access this week’s required library resources, please
click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the Course Materials section of your
Syllabus.REQUIRED READINGSWheeler, K. (Ed.). (2014). Psychotherapy for the advanced
practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice. New York, NY:
Springer.Chapter 11, “Group Therapy” (Review pp. 407–428.)Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M.
(2005). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (5th ed.). New York, NY: Basic
Books.Chapter 1, “The Therapeutic Factors” (pp. 1–18)Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2005). The
theory and practice of group psychotherapy (5th ed.). New York, NY: Basic Books.Chapter 2,
“Interpersonal Learning” (pp. 19–52)Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2005). The theory and
practice of group psychotherapy (5th ed.). New York, NY: Basic Books.Chapter 3, “Group
Cohesiveness” (pp. 53–76)Leszcz, M., & Kobos, J. C. (2008). Evidence-based group
psychotherapy: Using AGPA’s practice guidelines to enhance clinical effectiveness. Journal
of Clinical Psychology, 64(11), 1238–1260. doi:10.1002/jclp.20531Note: Retrieved from
Walden Library databases.Marmarosh, C. L. (2014). Empirical research on attachment in
group psychotherapy: Moving the field forward. Psychotherapy, 51(1), 88–92.
doi:10.1037/a0032523Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.Microsoft. (2017).
Basic tasks for creating a PowerPoint presentation. Retrieved from https:// .office.com/en-
us/article/Basic-tas…Tasca, G. A. (2014). Attachment and group psychotherapy:
Introduction to a special section. Psychotherapy, 51(1), 53–56.
doi:10.1037/a0033015Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.Tasca, G. A., Francis,
K., & Balfour, L. (2014). Group psychotherapy levels of interventions: A clinical process
commentary. Psychotherapy, 51(1), 25–29. doi:10.1037/a0032520Note: Retrieved from
Walden Library databases.You will select one of the following articles on group therapy to
evaluate for this week’s Assignment.Bélanger, C., Laporte, L., Sabourin, S., & Wright, J.

2. (2015). The effect of cognitive-behavioral group marital therapy on marital happiness and
problem solving self-appraisal. American Journal of Family Therapy, 43(2), 103–118.
doi:10.1080/01926187.2014.956614Note: Retrieved from Walden Library
databases.Himelhoch, S., Medoff, D., & Oyeniyi, G. (2007). Efficacy of group psychotherapy to
reduce depressive symptoms among HIV-infected individuals: A systematic review and
meta-analysis. AIDS Patient Care & Stds, 21(10), 732–739.
doi:10.1089/apc.2007.0012Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.Pessagno, R. A.,
& Hunker, D. (2013). Using short-term group psychotherapy as an evidence-based
intervention for first-time mothers at risk for postpartum depression. Perspectives in
Psychiatric Care, 49(3), 202–209. doi:10.1111/j.1744-6163.2012.00350.xNote: Retrieved
from Walden Library databases.Say?n, A., Candansayar, S., & Welkin, L. (2013). Group
psychotherapy in women with a history of sexual abuse: What did they find helpful? Journal
of Clinical Nursing, 22(23/24), 3249–3258. doi:10.1111/jocn.12168Note: Retrieved from
Walden Library databases.Yildiran, H., & Holt, R. R. (2015). Thematic analysis of the
effectiveness of an inpatient mindfulness group for adults with intellectual
disabilities. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 43(1), 49–54.
doi:10.1111/bld.12085Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.Assignment 1:
Applying Current Literature to Clinical PracticePsychiatric mental health nursing practice is
one of the newest disciplines to be licensed to provide psychotherapy As such, the majority
of psychotherapy research is centered on other disciplines such as psychology, social work,
marriage/family therapy, art therapy, psychiatry, and mental health counseling. This makes
it essential for you to be able to translate current literature from other disciplines into your
own clinical practice. For this Assignment, you practice this skill by examining literature on
group work and group therapy and considering its applicability to your own clients.
Assignment: Foundations of Group Work and Types of GroupsLearning ObjectivesStudents
will:Evaluate the application of current literature to clinical practiceTo prepare:Review this
week’s Learning Resources and reflect on the insights they provide on group work and
group therapy.Select one of the articles from the Learning Resources to evaluate for this
Assignment.Note: In nursing practice, it is not uncommon to review current literature and
share findings with your colleagues. Approach this Assignment as though you were
presenting the information to your colleagues.THE ASSIGNMENTIn a 6 -slide PowerPoint
presentation, address the following:Provide an overview of the article you selected,
including answers to the following questions:What type of group was discussed?Who were
the participants in the group? Why were they selected?What was the setting of the
group?How often did the group meet?What was the duration of the group therapy?What
curative factors might be important for this group and why?What “exclusion criteria” did
the authors mention?Explain the findings/outcomes of the study in the article. Include
whether this will translate into practice with your own client groups. If so, how? If not,
why?Explain whether the limitations of the study might impact your ability to use the
findings/outcomes presented in the article.Note: The presentation should be 5–10 slides,
not including the title and reference slides. Include presenter notes (no more than a half
page per slide) and use tables and/or diagrams where appropriate. Be sure to your work

3. with specific citations from the article you selected. your presentation with evidence-
based literature. Assignment: Foundations of Group Work and Types of Groups