Groups for Adults

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Groups for Adults

• Chapter 11

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Topic-Oriented Groups

• What is a topic-oriented group?
• Why might a topic-oriented group work well for
  adults?
• How do you decide on topics for the group?

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College Students

• College counseling centers commonly use groups.
• Groups allow for maximum use of resources.
• Can have psychoeducational focus or counseling
  focus, or mix of both.
• Common topics
• Education-related study skills, stress-mgmt.,
  etc.
• Family of origin adult children of alcoholics,
  survivors of incest or abuse, etc.
• Individual needs self-esteem, eating disorders,
  sexual orientation, etc.
• Relationship-oriented cultural identity, dating
  problems, etc.

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People with HIV/AIDS

• Support groups, psychoeducational groups can both
  be helpful.
• Think about your own reactions to individuals
  with HIV/AIDS.
• What are some common issues of those with
  HIV/AIDS?
• Of all group issues, confidentiality is
  particularly important for this population.

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Group work with women

• What are some benefits of bringing women together
  in their own group?
• Within a womens group, can still be high level
  of diversityan issue to consider.
• What are some of the drawbacks of bringing women
  together in their own group?

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Group work with men

• Why might group therapy be particularly effective
  for men?
• Their opinions on intimacy, therapy,
  relationships may impact how they feel about
  groups.
• What are some of the potential drawbacks of
  bringing men together in their own group?