Conducting Treatment Sessions for Adults who are Addicted

Group Counseling –
Conducting Treatment sessions for Adults who are Addicted
Dorris Williams
August 31, 2016
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Abstract
One of the most effective parts of the treatment session is Group Counseling. This is because of the fact that this part puts more emphasis on the Interpersonal interaction that, in turn, helps the counselors “pinpoint and comprehend the patients’ maladaptive pattern” (Thomas & Pender, 2008). Following this idea about the importance of interpersonal relationship, the author believed that if group counseling is coupled with a strategic way of choosing the members – in which it is “culturally, ideologically, and demographically diverse” – then the group’s learning experience will be more efficient CITATION And07 \l 1033 (Anderson, 2007).
Following from the thesis presented above, this paper was conceived with three strategic parts, namely; (1) group planning and design, (2) brochure design and patient screening guidelines, and (3) effective management of problematic situations in the counseling sessions. Altogether, as the author argued, these three parts provide a holistic understanding and perspective of an efficient and dynamic counseling group.
For the first part of the paper, a description of the group’s composition, objectives, and also the reason for its conception was given. The group was constructed with 8- 12 people with Substance Abuse Disorders (cocaine abuse) from ages 18-60. Sessions are held in a time-limited structure that meets thrice a week for a period of three months. Lastly, the goals main objectives are; (1) to treat SUD behaviors, (2) improve interpersonal relationships between members, and (3) prevent relapse. For the second part of the paper, the author designed a strategic brochure that would entice individuals to attend the counseling sessions. To do this the author made sure that the brochure is both low-key and universal. This is also the part that shows specific screening questions that are designed to maximize the group’s learning potential. The author believed that through the use of these 10 screening questions, he can design a more efficient and strategic counseling group through mixing individuals with unique experiences and varied demographics (Anderson, 2007). For a third of the paper, the author initially provided a narrative of the events that traversed during the group work. Then, he portrayed that despite the tedious screening method, conflicts and issues appeared due to personal histories and issues. More particularly, these issues are – substance abuse, conflicting religious belief, and history of sexual abuse. Then he elaborated on how he can deal with these issues. Lastly, the author gave a concise ending on the paper by describing how would he end transition the group counseling session to the ending stage and how would he refer the patients to further services.
It is said that most people with SUD aggravates their problem through neglect. Thus, through the construction of this three part paper the au...