Lecture Materials: NUR 650 Module 5 Group Observation Assignment Overview

After studying Module 5: Lecture Materials & Resources, 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.
• Your initial post is worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points. (1 point per response)
• All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
• Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
• You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.