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discuss a very brief description (one paragraph for the group session– do NOT include the actual 12-steps) to include the following: 

· Official name of the program or group you observed.

· When and where did you go to the group?

· Why did you choose this specific meeting?

· Brief history of program or group – MUST CITE – you obtained this information somewhere.  If you obtained information during the meeting, cite IN the paper “personal communication”. (not on the Reference page)  

· Criteria for client entrance into program or group.

· Describe the demographics of the group, (ie., age, gender, ethnicity, number of members)

· Organization’s goals of program or group.

 

The main body of the paper should address:

· Your objective impression of the program or group in meeting the clients’ needs and your rationale. 

· Identify two or more therapeutic factors observed.  Provide a detailed description of these factors.    

· In your opinion, was the group process (leadership style, established norms, etc.) effective?

· Were there any patient management issues, and how were they handled?

· Describe your feelings about this group and how it enriched you.

· Would you refer future clients to this group? 

Submission Instructions:

· Your initial post should be at least 250-500 words, formatted and cited in the current APA style.

· Provide support for your work from at least 2 academic sources less than 5 years old. 

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