Chapter 14: Groups in Rehabilitation Settings Introduction to Group Work, 5th Edition Edited by David Capuzzi, Douglas R. Gross, and Mark D. Stauffer

Introduction to Group Work, 5th Edition Edited by: David Capuzzi, Douglas R. Gross, and Mark. D. Stauffer Advantages Therapeutic and economic benefits Provides opportunity for a normalizing experience Provides opportunity to practice new ways of relating to others Enables clients to gain disability-, vocational-, or illness-related information Offers a supportive environment in which to take risks Develops social support, insight, and self- confidence

Introduction to Group Work, 5th Edition Edited by: David Capuzzi, Douglas R. Gross, and Mark. D. Stauffer Types of Groups Psychoeducational or educational Social support Psychotherapeutic Coping and skill-training

Introduction to Group Work, 5th Edition Edited by: David Capuzzi, Douglas R. Gross, and Mark. D. Stauffer Job Club and Group-Based Employment Counseling Presence of a disability or chronic illness interacts with an individual’s ability to attain and maintain employment. The job-seeking process is made more challenging both by the functional limitations associated with the disability and by negative or uninformed attitudes of employers and coworkers. The process requires patience, commitment, organization, and emotional fortitude. This type of counseling is often the primary focus of rehabilitation counselors. The goal is to help individuals obtain a job of the highest feasible quality within the shortest feasible time period.

Introduction to Group Work, 5th Edition Edited by: David Capuzzi, Douglas R. Gross, and Mark. D. Stauffer Offender and Mandated Populations Offender = individuals convicted of a crime; includes both incarcerated and nonincarcerated individuals Mandated clients = required to attend treatment services by a government agency Large number of offenders have disabilities and are in need of rehabilitation services Offender and mandated clients are frequently resistant to the therapeutic process and may actively avoid engaging in treatment or rehabilitation

Introduction to Group Work, 5th Edition Edited by: David Capuzzi, Douglas R. Gross, and Mark. D. Stauffer Offender and Mandated Populations Goals Provide opportunities to learn about self. Increase awareness of values and opinions. Improve relationships. Change lifestyle issues such as substance abuse. Increase social support. Effectively express feelings.

Introduction to Group Work, 5th Edition Edited by: David Capuzzi, Douglas R. Gross, and Mark. D. Stauffer Groups in Hospital and Medical Settings Group members include individuals with recent-onset disabilities, chronic illness, terminal diagnoses, and life- threatening disorders. Individuals with chronic or terminal illness find that group counseling is beneficial in that it helps them adjust to psychosocial problems that can exacerbate their medical condition.

Introduction to Group Work, 5th Edition Edited by: David Capuzzi, Douglas R. Gross, and Mark. D. Stauffer Groups in Hospital and Medical Settings Goals Assist clients with coping and psychosocial adjustment to illness. Provide education about effective medical and functional management of the illness, condition, or disability. Develop an atmosphere of support and communication among persons who are experiencing a similar situation.

Introduction to Group Work, 5th Edition Edited by: David Capuzzi, Douglas R. Gross, and Mark. D. Stauffer Elements of Example Groups in Chapter Conceptual framework Purpose Goals Pre-group screening and orientation Challenges, restrictions, and ethical considerations Group sessions by stages Evaluation strategies Referral procedures and follow-up