Rationale Intimate partner violence (IPV) is continuously growing among college campuses in the United States (Lin, Sun, Wu, & Liu, 2015). Given the prevalence and growth of IPV on college campuses, having treatment options readily available for victim seems imperative. Thus, the group described in this proposal is intended to support college students who have experienced or are currently experiencing intimate partner violence. This group will be a psychoeducational group with therapeutic components. The goal of this group is to help victims increase their emotional intelligence, so that they will be able to develop healthy relationships.
Objective
Commonly, victims of IPV suffer from many negative issues, such as depression, anxiety, …show more content…
Corey et al. (2001) stated that there is no right or wrong theory. The authors also noted that each theory looks at behavior in a different light. Therefore, an integrative theoretical orientation, stemming from person-centered and gestalt approaches, will be used for the group.
Gesalt. A gestalt approach to therapy focuses on the present moment, which is commonly known as the here and now (Novack, Park, & Friedman, 2013). Since victims cannot change the past, focusing on the here and now seems to be an appropriate approach for the group. Additionally, using this approach will allow members to focus on maturation and growth involving their thought process with the violence they experienced or are currently experiencing.
Person-centered. The person-centered approach, developed by Carl Rogers, is a therapeutic approach that allows counselors to take a more non-directive approach (Edwards & Lambie, 2009). Rogers believed clients had the power to their own growth and maturation. In addition, Rogers believed that success comes with counselors being warm, genuine, and empathetic. Considering that IPV victims have experienced violence or trauma, it is important to use such approach with warmth, empathy, and genuineness. Therefore, clients will not feel like they are back in the violent …show more content…
There are numerous ethical concerns with an IPV group. However, the two most important ethical concerns are confidentiality and dual relationships. Since IPV is such an intense topic, it is important for each group member to understand the importance of confidentiality for group. According to Corey et al. (2001), there are only several states that have repercussions for breaching confidentiality. Unfortunately, Mississippi is not one of those states. Therefore, the leaders will emphasize the importance of confidentially through the group experience. In addition, dual relationships are commonality among rural towns. Running into members outside the group room will be inevitable. Thus, the leaders will emphasize the importance of their role outside of the group
Objective
Commonly, victims of IPV suffer from many negative issues, such as depression, anxiety, …show more content…
Corey et al. (2001) stated that there is no right or wrong theory. The authors also noted that each theory looks at behavior in a different light. Therefore, an integrative theoretical orientation, stemming from person-centered and gestalt approaches, will be used for the group.
Gesalt. A gestalt approach to therapy focuses on the present moment, which is commonly known as the here and now (Novack, Park, & Friedman, 2013). Since victims cannot change the past, focusing on the here and now seems to be an appropriate approach for the group. Additionally, using this approach will allow members to focus on maturation and growth involving their thought process with the violence they experienced or are currently experiencing.
Person-centered. The person-centered approach, developed by Carl Rogers, is a therapeutic approach that allows counselors to take a more non-directive approach (Edwards & Lambie, 2009). Rogers believed clients had the power to their own growth and maturation. In addition, Rogers believed that success comes with counselors being warm, genuine, and empathetic. Considering that IPV victims have experienced violence or trauma, it is important to use such approach with warmth, empathy, and genuineness. Therefore, clients will not feel like they are back in the violent …show more content…
There are numerous ethical concerns with an IPV group. However, the two most important ethical concerns are confidentiality and dual relationships. Since IPV is such an intense topic, it is important for each group member to understand the importance of confidentiality for group. According to Corey et al. (2001), there are only several states that have repercussions for breaching confidentiality. Unfortunately, Mississippi is not one of those states. Therefore, the leaders will emphasize the importance of confidentially through the group experience. In addition, dual relationships are commonality among rural towns. Running into members outside the group room will be inevitable. Thus, the leaders will emphasize the importance of their role outside of the group