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[SWK 5007] Unit 9 Assignment 1  DUE 9/11/22 Unit 9 Theories of Group Intervention INTRODUCTION Theory is an important component of social work

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[SWK 5007] Unit 9 Assignment 1  DUE 9/11/22

Unit 9

Theories of Group Intervention

INTRODUCTION

Theory is an important component of social work. It provides a basis by which actions and interactions can be understood. In group work, there are theories as well. The text explains several theories, providing the reasoning behind them and they ways they can be employed when doing group work. Theories are often used in conjunction with the group purpose. For example, existential-humanistic theories are persona-centered and used often in therapy groups. Cognitive behavioral theory may be used in a group that is action-oriented and focused on problem-solving and teaching certain skills.

In this unit, you will look at those theories and their application in group work.

Studies

Readings

Read the following chapter in your Introduction to Group Work Practice textbook:

• Chapter 6, "Planning the Group," pages 160–195.

Library Media

• Group counseling with inmates: San Quentin prison [Video]. (2017). Microtraining Associates.

 

Unit 9 Assignment

Group Facilitation: Group Dynamics and Progress

Assignment Overview

This assignment addresses Group Counseling With Inmates: San Quentin Prison, which you viewed in a previous unit.

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following competencies and behaviors:

• Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior.
  • C1.GP.E: Use supervision and consultation to guide professional judgment and behavior.
    • Related Assignment Criterion:
      • 3. Identify how a facilitator integrate feedback through consultation.
• Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
  • C7.GP.A: Collect and organize data, and apply critical thinking to interpret information from clients and constituencies.
    • Related Assignment Criterion:
      • 2. Describe a facilitator's group management skills.
• Competency 4: Engage in Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice.
  • C4.GP.C: Use and translate research evidence to inform and improve practice, policy, and service delivery.
    • Related Assignment Criterion:
      • 5. Discuss the application of best practices or evidence-based techniques of group facilitation.
• Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
  • C6.GP.A: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies.
    • Related Assignment Criterion:
      • 2. Describe a facilitator's group management skills.
• Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
  • C7.GP.B: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the analysis of assessment data from clients and constituencies.
    • Related Assignment Criterion:
      • 2. Describe a facilitator's group management skills.
• Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
  • C8.GP.B: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in interventions with clients and constituencies.
    • Related Assignment Criterion:
      • 2. Describe a facilitator's group management skills.
• Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
  • C9.GP.B: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the evaluation of outcomes.
    • Related Assignment Criterion:
      • 2. Describe a facilitator's group management skills.
• Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
  • C7.GP.C: Develop mutually agreed-on intervention goals and objectives based on the critical assessment of strengths, needs, and challenges within clients and constituencies.
    • Related Assignment Criterion:
      • 2. Describe a facilitator's group management skills.
• Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
  • C8.GP.E: Facilitate effective transitions and endings that advance mutually agreed-on goals.
    • Related Assignment Criterion:
      • 2. Describe a facilitator's group management skills.

Assignment Description

For this assignment, you will focus on group dynamics and group progress.

Assignment Instructions

Follow these parameters to complete the assignment:

• Short summary of the sessions.
• Part 3: Group Dynamics.
  • Description of all four observation parameters, noting specific strengths and suggestions for improvement:
    • Facilitator ability to recognize group members' verbal and non-verbal messages.
    • Facilitator ability to interpret group members' meaning and motivation.
    • Facilitator ability to manage group members' participation.
    • Facilitator recognition of the cultural roots of expected or accepted forms of communication in the group.
• Part 4: Group Progress.
  • Description of all three observation parameters, noting specific strengths and suggestions for improvement:
    • Facilitator ability to manage sensitive self-disclosure to the group.
    • Facilitator management of issues of vertical versus horizontal disclosure.
    • Facilitator management of content versus process.
• Conclusion.
  • Explanation of overall facilitator strengths and suggestions.
  • Assessment of overall group progress from Part 1 to Part 4.

A good supervisor should be able to back up their observations and suggestions with a body of evidence; as such, you should support your analyses with citations from both peer-reviewed literature and your textbook.

Submission Requirements

• Written communication: Written communication should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Resources and citations should be formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards.
• Number of resources: Minimum of five scholarly sources. All literature cited should be current, with publication dates within the past five years.
• Length of paper: Minimum of three double-spaced pages.
• Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Resources

• Group Facilitation: Group Dynamics and Progress Scoring Guide.
• Capella University Library.
• Capella Writing Center.
• Evidence and APA.
• How Do I Find Peer-Reviewed Articles?
• Social Work Masters Library Research Guide.
• Group Counseling With Inmates: San Quentin Prison .