Question by Working Mother: Therapists, Social Workers, Psychologists etc…I am a social work intern and I need help conducting groups.?
I intern at a residential center for girls between the ages of 14 and 17. There are issues such as rape, abuse, and drug addiction, Axis I of Major Depression, Bipolar, and Axis II of borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder. Individual sessions are good but not group. The first group I discussed the purpose of group. The residents were very resistant and some walked out and stated they did not trust each other. The next group I talked about trust and explained confidentiality again however the girls almost got into a physical fight (not related to therapy) and additional groups appeared to produce major discomfort or walk outs. I have spoken with my clinical consultant about this and she says I am doing a good job because each time I was still able some engaged and participation has increased each group. However I don’t know what to do for the next group when I begin to discuss topics relating to their therapy some act out and disrupt group.

Best answer:

Answer by kbis
I worked part time in a group home for girls and hear you on this behavior. Our therapist was sure to discipline for disruptive behavior. It was a very serious offense to act out in group therapy and could put them on major restriction. They have to do it, and they have to behave. If I were you, I’d talk to the house staff about their most effective discipline with those individuals.

You can help build trust by taking it nice and slow, and I wouldn’t be very discouraged if they don’t get deep right away.

It’s a tough job you have! Good luck and keep with it….they need you.

Give your answer to this question below!

 

 

Psychotherapy session. Working with addiction – Please go to www.therapyvideos.co.uk to see whole video!!

 

Panel examines link between chronic pain, prescription drug abuse

Filed under: addiction psychotherapy

And unfortunately, that's not life," Crabb said, suggesting that other treatments, like anti-inflammatory medicines and psychotherapy, can be effective and less addictive than opiates. Michael Demask, the executive director of the Hazelden Addiction …
Read more on Naples Daily News

 

Olympia House Brings "Whatever It Takes" Approach to Recovery

Filed under: addiction psychotherapy

During their stay, patients receive substance abuse counseling and psychotherapy while helping take care of the water buffalo and participating in aquine therapy using horses on the property. The facility also has LGBT therapists who lead specialized …
Read more on Patch.com