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Psych Groups
Psychiatric Nsg Groups
Question | Answer |
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Support Groups | Reinforces or maintains existing strengths and behaviors by showing concern and valuing the members' needs. Ex: DM support group, Bipolor support group |
Activity (expressive) Groups | Provides activities that promote fun, relieve tension, self-expression, communication with others, and a sense of participation and accomplishment. Ex: Occupational therapy, recreational therapy, art therapy, poem therapy |
Education Groups | Knowledge is acquired by patients and families regarding medications, management of illness, problem-solving, social skills, stress management, and relapse prevention. Ex: Relaxation Training, Anger Mngmnt Trainin, |
Self- Help Groups | Led by group members who share the same problem as the rest of the group. This allows the members to feel accepted and understood. Ex: AA, Shoppers Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous |
Family Groups | Includes the family members and significant others in goal setting, treatment planning, and discharge planning. Ex: National Alliance for Mentally Ill, Marital/Family Counseling |
Psychoanalysis | Develops insight into feelings, behaviors, and roles in relationships. Assists the members to change unhealthy behaviors. Ex: process group, psychodrama |