67th Annual Conference

Friday, February 26

Afternoon Workshops

2:30 - 5:00 P.M.

Workshop 63

How to Design, Market, Organize, and Lead a Psychoeducational Group

Chair:

Patricia Kyle Dennis, Ph.D., CGP, Clinical Social Worker, Private Practice, Clayton, Missouri

Psychoeducational groups offer many unique benefits. They provide information about the presenting problem; a brief, non-threatening introduction to the experience of group therapy; and a launching pad for deeper work. This workshop covers all aspects of adding this format to the group therapist’s repertoire.

didactic, demonstration, experiential, sharing of work experience

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:

1. Identify benefits of psychoeducational group therapy for learning and therapeutic needs.

2. Utilize workshop ideas, techniques, and demonstration as a model for designing one’s own psycho-educational group.

3. Organize, market, interview, and select members in a way that leads to viability of the group.

4. Conduct the group in a way that achieves the goals of the group.

Course References:

Niemann, S. (2002). Guidance/Psychoeducational Groups. Introduction to group counseling (3rd ed.) (pp. 265-290). Denver, CO US: Love Publishing Company.

Lukens, E., & McFarlane, W. (2006). Psychoeducation as Evidence-Based Practice: Considerations for Practice, Research, and Policy. Foundations of evidence-based social work practice (pp. 291-313). New York, NY US:

Oxford University Press.

Roffman, R. (2004). Psychoeducational Groups. Handbook of social work with groups (pp. 160-175). New York, NY US: Guilford Press.