Evaluation of Groups
As a clinical social worker, evaluating the effectiveness of clinical strategies is an expectation of the NASW Code of Ethics (2017). Sometimes, clinical strategies and techniques that are effective in one setting may not work in another situation. It is important to understand what works and what doesn’t. I will upload the paper from week 7 and the paper from our project that we are working on.
Also, self-assessment is an integral part of becoming a clinical social worker.
Describe the strategy (assigned in Week 7) you implemented in your Group Project.
I will upload this paper: Below I also provide some information for the question.
Describe the process and the level of difficulty/comfort you found in doing this Assignment.
Working with individual in different parts of the world can be difficult due to time zone work schedule and family commitments. Not everyone can logon at the same time and we never as apple to set a time to skype and work on the project all at once. However, with an open line of communication through email which was everyone preferred choice we were able to ensure all assignments were completed on time and effectively communicate what needed to be done and by whom. If someone could compete something, we were able to take on that task before the deadline and complete
Explain how this strategy may or may not have empowered or supported the group.
Describe the progress of the group in completing the project/goal.
At this point, the literature review and the advantages and disadvantages should be complete.
Group Process Assignments should integrate course concepts related to group process. Assignments should demonstrate critical thought when applying course material to your group experience. Support ideas in your Assignment with APA citations from this week’s required resources
Reference:
Toseland, R. W., & Rivas, R. F. (2017). An introduction to group work practice (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Chapter 9, “Treatment Groups: Foundation Methods” (pp. 264-294)
Chapter 10, “Treatment Groups: Specialized Methods” (pp. 295-335)
- Farber, B. A., & Doolin, E. M. (2011). Positive regard. Psychotherapy, 48(1), 58–64.
- Piper, W. E., Ogrodniczuk, J. S., Lamarche, C., & Joyce, A. S. (2006). Use of the social relations model by group therapists: Application and commentary. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 56(2), 191–209.
