Component Task: Facilitating Group Therapy Session in The Community

This is a form of psychotherapy where the RCPN assists a group of clients facing related psychological problems to develop new coping skills and mechanisms in solving their challenges.

Aims

·         Help clients identify their challenges and make informed decisions

·         Boost client’s self esteem

·         Assist client gain new skills for social survival

·         Develop self-awareness

Requirements

·         Clients’ records (manual or electronic)

·         Table and chairs

·         Pen and paper

·         Related website

·         Related manual/electronic leaflets and flyers

Steps

1.        Prepare an agenda/identify a relevant topic for discussion

2.      Prepare a list of participants in the group session

3.      Establish rapport (refer to procedure) and explain procedure to participants

4.      Ensure participants have taken their medication, meals and are well groomed

5.      Arrange chairs (seats) according to their desired pattern (circular/horse shoe)

6.      Receive participants to the session

7.       Identify a recorder among participants for the session

8.      Ask participants to introduce themselves

9.      Discuss with participants the goals of the session

10.    Explain to participants the ground rules of the therapy

11.      Initiate and direct the discussion

12.    Observe and involve all participants in the discussion

13.    Identify and review conflicts if any and help participants to resolve them

14.    Summarize with the participants what has been done for the day

15.    Establish date, time and venue for the next session

16.    the session, arrange for departure of participants and thank them

17.    Document the procedure and any observations made in the report book