MHW-520 Therapeutic Intervention Case Study Analysis
Directions: Read the case studies below regarding therapeutic interventions. Write a 350-500-word response explaining how you would handle the situation as a facilitator for each case study. These are designed to help you analyze how you may use therapeutic interventions in future groups you lead such as the one you have developed in this course. Use the textbook, and two other scholarly resources to support your responses.
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Case Study 1:
This is week 3 of a therapeutic group for cancer
patients and the members are beginning to engage with one another. Two
patients in particular, Gigi and Anna, have seemed to dominate the group
discussions, mostly with feedback of positive results from activities they
have incorporated into their daily lives. The discussion suddenly turns when
Gigi shares her renewed faith in God has uplifted her and helped her cope
with her cancer diagnosis. Anna cuts Gigi off, saying, “Clearly there is no
God or none of us would have cancer.” The group erupts in a debate, all
speaking at the same time. Anna then commands the floor, turns to the
facilitator, and asks, “Do you believe God exists?”
Reflection Question:
· How would you respond to Anna's question
utilizing therapeutic intervention to regain control of the group?
· Include the required scholarly references
as you explain your response.
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Answer here:
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Case Study 2:
This is week 7 of a closed-group for anger
management. Brian begins the group, reporting his boss yelled at him in front
of all his coworkers for being 5 minutes late. Brian states he excused
himself and went to the bathroom. “I lost it,” he states. Brian reports he
destroyed the bathroom stall door and the paper towel dispenser. Brian
states, “On the one hand, I feel proud of myself for practicing self-control
by not hitting my boss. However, I’m disappointed in myself for losing my
temper and damaging property.” The group was silent and remained silent for a
full two minutes.
Reflection Question:
· How would you use this silence to lead the
group from norming to performing?
· Include the required scholarly references
as you explain your response.
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Answer here:
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References:
Cite a minimum of two sources and your
textbook in APA format to complete this assignment. Sources must be:
· Published within the past 5
years.
· Appropriate for the
assignment criteria.
· Relevant to mental health
and wellness practice.
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Include References here:
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