Does anyone have any links or resources for running a group? On our unit, the therapists do two groups a day and we nurses do three groups. Being new to psych, I am finding it very hard to get up in front of these patients and lead a group. First, because I'm nervous in front of an audience, and second because I have zero experience in running a group to meet psych patients' needs. I usually end up TOTALLY winging it, but I'd like to have a more professional approach. For example, last week I did a group on side effects of medications. Sometimes I do one on choices and consequences (this is an adolescent group). The therapists stick with groups on drugs and alcohol and smoking. I REALLY need help, because I can't keep faking it much longer. I did contact NCADI and got some educational videos on drugs/alcohol (out of pocket), but when I brought them into work, I offered it to the lead therapist and haven't seen it since.
Psychaprn
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I'd suggest you read group therapy books by Irving Yaalom-he's a master!