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32 Cards in this Set
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Labile |
Rapid mood swings from depressed and crying to euphoria with no apparent stimulation. |
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Blunted affect |
Showing little or a slow-to-respond facial expression. |
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Broad affect |
displaying a full range of emotional expressions. |
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Flat affect |
Showing no facial expression. |
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Inappropriate affect |
Displaying a facial expression that is incongruent with mood or situation; often silly or giddy regardless of circumstances. |
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Restricted affect |
Displaying one type of expression, usually serious or somber. |
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Insight |
The ability to understand the true nature of one's situation and accept some personal responsibility for that situation. |
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Benefits of group therapy |
Gaining new info/learning Gaining inspiration/hope, Interacting with others Feeling acceptance/belonging Aware that one is not alone/others share same problems Gain insight into one's behaviors/problems |
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Goad of psychotherapy |
for members to learn about their behavior and to make positive changes in their behavior by interacting and communicating with others as a member of a group. Often formal in structure, with one or two therapists as leaders. |
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Open groups |
are ongoing and run indefinitely, allowing members to join or leave the group as they need to. |
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Closed groups |
Are structured to keep the same members in the group for a specified number of sessions. The members decide to handle members who wish to leave the group and the possible addition of new members. |
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Goals of Family therapy |
Understanding how family dynamics contribute to the client's psychopathology. Mobilizing the family inherent strengths and functional resources. Restructuring maladaptive family behavioral styles. Strengthening family problem-solving behaviors. |
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Family education |
NAMI developed a 12-week family-to-family education course taught by trained family members. Curriculum focuses on schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, clinical depression, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Discusses clinical tx of these illnesses and teaches the knowledge and skills that family needs to cope. |
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Goal of Education group |
Provide info to members on a specific issue (ei: stress management or med management). The expert group leader presents info, and then members can ask questions or practice new techniques. Group leader may discuss med regiments and possible side effects, screen clients for side effects, and in some instances, actually give meds. |
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Support groups |
Are organized to help members who share a common problem to cope with it. The group leader explores members' thoughts and feelings and creates an atmosphere of acceptance so that members feel comfortable expressing themselves. |
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Self-help group |
Members share a common experience, but the group is not a formal or structured therapy group. Whoever is seen and whatever is said at the meetings cannot be divulged to others or discussed outside the group. |
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Group therapy |
Group requires COOPERATION, COLLABORATION, and WORKING TOGETHER. |
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Homogenous group |
Group that shares similar characteristics. Ex: all female, all are alcohol addicts, all prego. |
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Heterogenous group |
Multitude of dx. Females and males combined. |
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Group content |
"the verbal communication." Who's saying what? What's the emotion? What's being discussed? |
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Group process |
Nonverbal communication. Who's rolling their eyes every time so and so says something? Who's quiet? Who manipulates the group? Who sits by themselves? |
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How group leaders come about |
Education (master's degree) Elected by group, or somebody steps up Qualification (specialized training) Leader was in the same spot as the pt (been there done that) Experience: Been at this for 15 years. |
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Effective group leader |
Giving positive or negative feedback. Encouragement Make sure group stays on topic Reinforcing rules Talk about progress of each person Being the mediator Makes sure ppl's feelings are not being hurt |
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Growth-producing group roles |
Info seeker, opinion seeker, info giver, the energizer, coordinator, harmonizer, encourager, and elaborator. |
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Growth-inhibiting group roles |
The monopolizer, aggressor, dominator, critic, recognition seeker, and passive follower. |
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Stages of group development |
Pregroup Beginning stage Working stage Final stages |
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Pregroup stage |
Members are selected, the purpose or work of the group is identified, and group structure is addressed. |
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Beginning stage |
Members introduce themselves, a leader can be selected (if not done previously), the group purpose is discussed, and rules and expectations for group participation are reviewed. |
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Working stage |
Begins as members begin to focus their attention on the purpose or task the group is trying to accomplish. Group cohesiveness may be seen here. |
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Final/termination stage |
Occurs before the group disbands. The work of the group is reviewed, with the focus on group accomplishments or growth members. |
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Group structure |
Includes where and how often the group will meet, identification of a group leader, and the rules of the group. |
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Group cohesiveness |
Degree to which members work together cooperatively to accomplish the purpose. Is associated with positive group outcomes. |
