Assignment: Group Typology

As a clinical social worker it is important to understand group typology in order to choose the appropriate group method for a specific population or problem. Each type of group has its own approach and purpose. Two of the more frequently used types of groups are task groups and intervention groups.

For this Assignment, review the “Cortez Multimedia” case study, and identify a target behavior or issue that needs to be ameliorated, decreased, or increased. In a 600-word report, complete the following:

• Choose either a treatment      group or task group as your intervention for Paula Cortez.
• Identify the model of      treatment group (i.e., support, education, teams, or treatment      conferences).
• Using the typologies      described in the Toseland & Rivas (2017) piece, describe the      characteristics of your group. For instance, if you choose a treatment      group that is a support group, what would be the purpose, leadership,      focus, bond, composition, and communication?
• Include the advantages and      disadvantages of using this type of group as an intervention.

Utilize the Learning Resource and Required Readings to provide at least four references and citations sourced only from the Learning Resources and Required Readings.

Learning Resources

Required Readings

Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen, S. M. (Eds.). (2014). Social work case studies: Concentration year. Baltimore, MD: Laureate International Universities Publishing [Vital Source e-reader].

• “Working      With Groups: Latino Patients Living With HIV/AIDS” (pp. 39–41)

Toseland, R. W., & Rivas, R. F. (2017). An introduction to group work practice (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

• Chapter      11, “Task Groups: Foundation Methods” (pp. 336-363)
• Chapter      12, “Task Groups: Specialized Methods” (pp. 364–395)

Lasky, G. B., & Riva, M. T. (2006). Confidentiality and privileged communication in group psychotherapy. International Journal of Group Psychotherapy, 56(4), 455–476.

Toseland, R. W., & Rivas, R. F. (2017). An introduction to group work practice (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

• Chapter      1, “Introduction” (pp. 1–42)
• Chapter      2, “Historical and Theoretical Developments” (pp. 45–66)

Required Media

Walden University. (n.d.). Cortez multimedia: A meeting of an interdisciplinary team. MSW Interactive Homepage [Multimedia file]. Retrieved from https://class.waldenu.edu

Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 8 minutes.