Assignment 1: Group Structure and Management
In your last assignment, you examined professional literature to plan the structure and management of the group. With support from scholarly literature, present the following:
• Group goal and objectives: Provide a general statement of the desired outcome for group members. List three to five measurable group objectives aligned with the primary group goal and session activities to effectively evaluate group progress.
• Group format: Based on your selected group topic and population, discuss appropriate steps to recruit, screen, and select group members. Describe considerations in the group formation stage, including composition and size, frequency and duration, and open or closed membership.
• Leadership and theoretical perspective: Identify your therapeutic and leadership style. Will the group be led by a single leader or co-leaders? Specify if you plan to apply an integrative approach and techniques that might be appropriate for the selected population.
• Ethical practice: Incorporating ASGW and ACA professional standards, describe ethical and legal considerations in group counseling. For example, how do you plan to address voluntary participation and parameters of confidentiality? How will diversity be integrated into the planning and structure for the group?
Submission Requirements: Your paper should meet the following requirements:
• Written communication: Written communication must be grammatically correct and free of errors that detract from the overall message. Writing should be consistent with graduate-level scholarship.
• APA formatting: Title page, main body, and references should be formatted according to current edition APA style and formatting.
• Number of resources: Minimum of four scholarly resources. Distinguished submissions typically exceed this minimum.
• Length of paper: 5-7 typed, double-spaced pages. Abstract and Table of Contents are not necessary.
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Discussion 1: Ethical Crises in Adult Counseling Groups
Jonathan, a licensed counselor, facilitates a relapse prevention group in an adult correctional facility. He has maintained sobriety for 10 years and finds counseling in this capacity the best way to give back. Members are aware of Jonathan's recovery process. He often encourages group members to receive self-disclosure as a vehicle for trust and cohesiveness.
Jonathan's recent experience with a traumatic loss led to a brief relapse. He contacted his sponsor and admitted to facilitating group on two occasions in an altered state. He recalls several group members asking if he was all right.
Although not currently engaged in drug use, Jonathan is torn about whether to inform group members of his relapse. He is concerned about the presentation of authenticity by not disclosing the full story. Jonathan is also worried that members may inform administrators, particularly those who commented on behavioral changes.
Which ACA Ethical Codes apply to Jonathan's behavior of leading the group in an altered state? If you were Jonathan's supervisor, how would you advise the facilitator to approach this issue? Review guidelines on pages 281-283 of your text and use specific ACA ethical standards and at least one scholarly article to support your position.
Response Guidelines: Respond to the posts of at least two of your peers for this discussion. Responses should be substantive and contribute to the conversation by asking questions, respectfully debating positions, and presenting supporting information relevant to the topic. Please review the Faculty Expectations for any other requirements for peer responses.
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