Wilfred Bion

Skill The use of group intervention by occupational therapists under a cognitive behavioural framework. Group intervention Group intervention started in the early 20th century and continued development during the 1950’s due to an increased demand for therapists after the war (Weiten, 2007). The purpose of using group intervention is two-fold. The first is to provide a therapeutic service to several clients at a time. The second is to use the group itself as a therapeutic benefit for clients involved as demonstrated though Yalom’s curative aspects of groups (Weiten, 2007; Yalom & Leszcz, 2008). Group intervention can be seen as an essential aspect of an occupational therapists role within practice. The running of a group requires a number of skills, which an occupational therapist has in their tool kit. These skills are essential for leading a group, where both individuals and the group are able to function at the highest therapeutic level (Duncan, 2009). Five factors of group dynamics Group Process Group processes include how a group accomplishes tasks, by understanding how group matters are handled (Kielhofner & Kielhofner, 2009). As an occupational therapist, there is a need to understand the underlying processes of groups in order to improve their understanding of the clients and how they affect the functioning of the group (Cole, 2012). Furthermore Yalom’s curative aspects of groups allow occupational therapists to develop a greater understanding of group processes…

As part of the ritualistic nature of group therapy, it is important to garner participation from all that are involved. In relation to group dynamics, there are those who are more extroverted and ready to share their stories, as well as those who are introverted and tend to avoid participation. Being able to utilize personality types in conjunction with transference feeds the ability of those who are introverted to speak out among the group without fear of being an outcast (Phillips, 2004). …

youngest children. I do know that Nora has a mother, whom I mentioned earlier, and a sister, whom I prefer to call Elisa for privacy purposes. I am only acquainted with these two members of Nora’s family. This is the extent of my knowledge on Nora’s family life. the educators who look after Nora’s group are Sabrina and Samantha. I began observing Nora when she was nearly 3 years old. That was in November 2013. My observation of Nora is expected to end in July 2014, when she will be 3½ years old.…

The group observed and analyzed was held at Kaiser Permanente, Psychiatry Department. The Intensive outpatient program (IOP) is held three times a week and each session is three hours. The purpose of the IOP program is for group members to explore and resolve their problems. Kaiser endorsed their mission is: “to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members” and the IOP’s purpose clearly addresses this mission statement. This is Kaiser’s most…

In a world filled with problems, disorders, chaos, and everything in between, our mental health is especially affected. Therapy is a great way to deal with these problems of everyday life. While there are different types of therapies to deal with an individual’s mental health issues, group therapy has shown to be very effective. While there are different types of groups, all group therapies have two things in common. They all possess therapeutic factors and go through a process within the group,…

“Oh, I have been in this group for more than 12 years” shared by a gentleman from a gambling anonymous (GA) group that I attended as a homework assignment. My first impression for group psychotherapy is that group will help people to reduce stress level without knowing how, why or what group counseling actually is. With the limited knowledge regarding group counseling, I am surprised to learn how much impact a support group can have for each person who participates. During the first lecture,…

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 Therapist: Transference and Transparency The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy Therapy is a book written by ( Yalom D. Irving) it serves as a guideline on how to conduct group therapy. Therapy is an element of care that brings about change, however it is critical to note change would never occur without the exchanges that take place between the therapist and the client. In previous chapters, Yalom, instructs us of how to conduct group therapy and what techniques should be…

It is critical to have final stages in group process, since this allows member to find meaning in their experience, to reinforce the gains they achieved, and “decide what newly acquired behaviors they are committed to bringing to their everyday lives” (Corey, Corey, & Corey, 2010, p. 266). The final stage of group therapy gives clients a healthy ending letting them know they have gain new tools to help themselves. Consequently, the ending of group therapy becomes crucial, since the group…

Like many soldiers, Wilfred Owen, was faced with harsh tasks. He marched six miles over shelled roads and flooded trenches in the middle of No Man’s Land in the dark. Being a soldiers, among other things, heavily influenced his work. Among those other things, were his mother, his priesthood, and his perceived homosexuality. However Wilfred, was not a poet known to support the war. Wilfred Owen born on March 18, 1893 in Shropshire, England was a famous poet in the time of World War…