Expert Tips to Enhance Group Counseling & Therapy Skills: Part 2
Channel: Doc Snipes
Date: 2017-05-11

Enhancing Group Counseling Skills Part 2 | Chapters 3-5 SAMHSA TIP 41  Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Qualified Clinical Supervisor.  She received her PhD in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Florida in 2002.  In addition to being a practicing clinician, she has provided training to counselors, social workers, nurses and case managers internationally since 2006 through AllCEUs.com Counselor Toolbox Podcast Episode 129
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00:00 - Introduction
Overview of the topic based on SAMHSA TIP 41.
Focus on Chapters 3-5: Stages of Treatment and Process Issues.
01:30 - Matching Clients with Groups
Importance of matching clients to appropriate therapy groups.
Client characteristics, stages of recovery, and types of groups (psycho-educational, skills groups).
05:10 - Client Readiness for Group Therapy
Assessing clients' readiness and fit for group therapy.
Impact of unready or mandated clients in group therapy settings.
08:00 - Specialized Groups and Program Resources
Creating specialized groups for clients with specific needs, including cognitive disabilities.
Adapting therapy when program resources are limited.
11:30 - Cultural and Personal Factors
Considering clients' cultural, ethnic, and generational backgrounds in group therapy.
Tailoring therapy to fit personal comfort and communication styles.
14:40 - Dealing with Inappropriate Clients for Group
Identifying clients who might not be appropriate for group therapy.
Addressing disruptive clients and respecting group agreements.
18:00 - Crisis Situations and Group Dynamics
Handling clients in life crises or with uncontrolled impulses.
The balance between individual needs and group dynamics.
22:30 - Impulse Control and Behavioral Issues
Working with clients who struggle with impulse control in group settings.
Techniques like using a talking stick to manage group participation.
25:30 - Therapeutic Defense Mechanisms
Helping clients recognize and adjust defensive behaviors in group therapy.
The impact of defense mechanisms on group cohesion.
28:40 - Group Readiness and Motivation
Importance of client motivation and expectations in group settings.
Discussing readiness for different stages of treatment.
32:00 - Managing Clients Under Influence
Handling clients who attend therapy under the influence of substances.
Policies on substance use and drug screening in mental health groups.
34:50 - Integrating New Members into Group
Preparing new members for group dynamics and setting expectations.
Handling revolving membership groups versus fixed groups.
37:30 - Stages of Group Development
Understanding different stages of group development: forming, norming, storming.
Fixed vs. revolving membership groups and their impact on cohesion.
41:00 - Group Agreements and Member Expectations
Establishing group rules on confidentiality, participation, and conduct.
Handling non-compliance with group agreements.
45:10 - Therapeutic Stages of Treatment
Early, middle, and late stages of treatment in group therapy.
Shifting focus from stabilization to relapse prevention.
49:20 - Therapeutic Benefits in Early and Middle Stages
Emphasizing group benefits like hope, universality, and interpersonal learning.
Building social skills and addressing emotional challenges.
52:30 - Late-Stage Treatment and Moving Forward
Addressing underlying issues like self-image, trauma, and relationship dynamics.
Preparing clients for life beyond therapy and relapse prevention strategies.
55:30 - Closing Remarks and Q&A
Summing up key points of the session.
Encouraging ongoing engagement with group therapy.

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