The group that will be the focus of this paper is a Schizophrenics Anonymous group. This group meets two times per week at a support center for individuals recovering from and battling mental illnesses. The group is led by a retired social worker who has worked in the field for 40+ years.
Schizophrenic Anonymous is a self-help group that was established in 1985 in the Detroit area by Joanne Verbanic, she was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1970 and wanted to have a group and venue to discuss the diagnoses. As of 2007, 150 SA groups have been established in 31 states, as well as groups in several countries (SARDAA, 2016). The SA model is a six step program; the group aims to teach individuals about schizophrenia and how to live with their …show more content…
The group continued but when the individual returned, the facilitator took a break from the topic the group was discussing to address why the person left. The individual did not want to talk about it but did when the facilitator pressed. The individual became triggered by the actions of another individual in the group and opted to take space. This led the facilitator to discuss how individuals are responsible for their own actions and that the manner in which one reacts cannot be blamed on another.
According to the International Association for Social Work with Groups, the facilitator used both the “problem solving processing in groups” (IASWG, 2015, pg. 14) and “conflict resolution in groups” (IASWG, 2015, pg. 14). The facilitator was able to do this seamlessly and kept the group on track and the members engaged with the process. After the group concluded, it was noted that the facilitator debriefed with the program manager about the incident to ensure all individuals were kept abreast of potential conflict for the group members involved.
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group transference. From the therapist’s perspective, transference is shaped by different modes. From an individual standpoint, countertransference can be brought on by identification with facets of an individual 's life, personality, and future goals or as a reminder of someone else (AGPA, 2007). This can be a doubled edged sword when engaging an individual in therapy, as it can lead to building a positive bond based on respect or it may lead a therapist down a path of resistance when addressing issues that may presently to be too difficult for the client. In either case, counter transference can be viewed and utilized as an insight into a patient 's psyche or it may be viewed and utilized as a barrier if there is no pertinent understanding beyond commonalities (AGPA,
Schizophrenic Anonymous is a self-help group that was established in 1985 in the Detroit area by Joanne Verbanic, she was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1970 and wanted to have a group and venue to discuss the diagnoses. As of 2007, 150 SA groups have been established in 31 states, as well as groups in several countries (SARDAA, 2016). The SA model is a six step program; the group aims to teach individuals about schizophrenia and how to live with their …show more content…
The group continued but when the individual returned, the facilitator took a break from the topic the group was discussing to address why the person left. The individual did not want to talk about it but did when the facilitator pressed. The individual became triggered by the actions of another individual in the group and opted to take space. This led the facilitator to discuss how individuals are responsible for their own actions and that the manner in which one reacts cannot be blamed on another.
According to the International Association for Social Work with Groups, the facilitator used both the “problem solving processing in groups” (IASWG, 2015, pg. 14) and “conflict resolution in groups” (IASWG, 2015, pg. 14). The facilitator was able to do this seamlessly and kept the group on track and the members engaged with the process. After the group concluded, it was noted that the facilitator debriefed with the program manager about the incident to ensure all individuals were kept abreast of potential conflict for the group members involved.
Assessing Group’s …show more content…
group transference. From the therapist’s perspective, transference is shaped by different modes. From an individual standpoint, countertransference can be brought on by identification with facets of an individual 's life, personality, and future goals or as a reminder of someone else (AGPA, 2007). This can be a doubled edged sword when engaging an individual in therapy, as it can lead to building a positive bond based on respect or it may lead a therapist down a path of resistance when addressing issues that may presently to be too difficult for the client. In either case, counter transference can be viewed and utilized as an insight into a patient 's psyche or it may be viewed and utilized as a barrier if there is no pertinent understanding beyond commonalities (AGPA,