Fibromyalgia Support Group Analysis

Introductions within the fibromyalgia support group would consist of each individual introducing themselves, how long they have struggled with the illness and who they brought to the group. The supportive individual would introduce themselves, what their relationship is to the fibromyalgia individual and how long they have known them since the diagnosis. The group rules would be that the group needs to demonstrate respect towards each person regardless of ethnicity, gender, religious or sexual preferences. I believe it is important to mention sexual preferences especially today because there is a great number of individuals who hold strong convictions on the subject and I would not want this to interfere with the group process. I would stress the goal of the group is provide support to each individual as to how the illness has affected them and their relationships. …show more content…
I would stress the importance of what is said within the group is to stay within the group. I would address the levels of confidentiality and if for someone reason there is an indication of personal harm to one self or others that I would be legally obligated to report this to my supervisor and take necessary steps to ensure the safety of everyone and themselves. The American Counseling Association (2014) Code of Ethics, under section B.2.a., state serious and foreseeable Harm explains the therapist is obligated to report any potential threats of harm to their client or anyone else. In section regarding how to resolve ethical issues, the ACA (2014) states in I.1.b. Ethical Decision Making, therapists are to use to means available to them through laws, regulations, consultations to out way the risks and benefits of the welfare of the