There are many benefits to group therapy as you have learned. Group therapy provides a place for individuals to not feel alone in their

There are many benefits to group therapy as you have learned. Group therapy provides a place for individuals to not feel alone in their

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There are many benefits to group therapy as you have learned. Group therapy provides a place for individuals to not feel alone in their circumstance and allows practitioners to work with multiple clients at the same time. Despite the multiple benefits of group therapy, they are not always readily available depending upon the community, particularly in rural areas. With the surge of the pandemic, it opened a need for more telehealth opportunities. Group work was also moved online to help meet the mental health needs of many.

1) Research your local community and identify the various group opportunities available in your area outside of your typical AA/NA meetings. (5 points)

  • List a minimum of 3. Reminder, do not include AA or NA in your list.
  • Include what, where, and when.
  • If there are not any in your local community, then extend your circle until you find a minimum of 3. Make sure you identify how many miles they are outside of your community.

2) For clients that might be unable to attend face-to-face groups, research a minimum of 2 online group options (not AA/NA). Include what, where, when. (5 points)

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