Group Therapy for Addiction<\/p>\n
Consider the following scenario:<\/p>\n
The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner is working for a community health clinic that offers state mandated \u201cintensive outpatient rehabilitation\u201d services for individuals who face incarceration for driving while under the influence. Mr. Smith, a 24-year-old male patient, shows up for his initial intake appointment and says, \u201cLook, this sounds like it\u2019s going to be an AA meeting. Can\u2019t I just go there? I only had a couple of drinks. I don\u2019t know why the judge was such a jerk.\u201d<\/p>\n
Clients with addictive disorders may present for therapy for various reasons. Some, like Mr. Smith, attend because it is court mandated. Some attend because family or friends have pushed them to do so, while others may attend because life has become unmanageable. Regardless of clients\u2019 reasons for presenting for therapy, to reach these clients and effectively treat them, you must be able to break down barriers, establish relationships, and help them see the benefits of this therapeutic approach.<\/p>\n
PLEASE REMEMBER TO REVIEW THE ATTACHED 7 VIDEO TRANSCRIPTS BEFORE DOING THE ASSIGNMENT, and to include a title page, introduction, summary, and references<\/p>\n
The Assignment<\/p>\n
In a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following:<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Identify the psychotherapeutic approach that the group facilitator is using and <\/p>\n
explain why she might be using this approach.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Determine whether or not you would use the same psychotherapeutic approach <\/p>\n
if you were the counselor facilitating this group and justify your decision.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Identify an alternative approach to group therapy for addiction and explain why <\/p>\n
it is an appropriate option.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Support your position with evidence-based literature.<\/p>\n
Learning Resources<\/p>\n
Required Readings<\/p>\n
Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2014). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice. New York, NY: Springer. Chapter 16, \u201cPsychotherapeutic Approaches for Addictions and Related Disorders\u201d (pp. 565\u2013596)<\/p>\n
Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2005). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (5th ed.). New York, NY: Basic Books. Chapter 13, \u201cProblem Group Members\u201d (pp. 391\u2013427)<\/p>\n
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.<\/p>\n
Gamble, J., & O\u2019 Lawrence, H. (2016). An overview of the efficacy of the 12-step group therapy for substance abuse treatment. Journal of Health & Human Services Administration, 39(1), 142\u2013160. Retrieved from http:\/\/jhhsa.spaef.org\/<\/p>\n
Kim, J. W., Choi, Y. S., Shin, K. C., Kim, O. H., Lee, D. Y., Jung, M. H., \u2026 Choi, I. (2012). The effectiveness of continuing group psychotherapy for outpatients with alcohol dependence: 77-month outcomes. Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, 36(4), 686\u2013692. doi:10.1111\/j.1530-0277.2011. 01643.x<\/p>\n
Required Media<\/p>\n
Allyn & Bacon (Producer). (2000). Motivational interviewing [Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Psychotherapy.net.<\/p>\n
Note: You will access this media from the ATTACHED TRANSCRIPT. The approximate length of this media piece is 102 minutes.<\/p>\n
Laureate Education (Producer). (2013d). Levy family: Sessions 1-7 [Video file]. Baltimore, MD; Author. <\/p>\n \n
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