Self-Help Groups
Critique the strengths and
weaknesses of self-help groups in terms of their value in the treatment of
substance abuse.
Hypothesize what types of clients
would be a good match for the group that you researched. What types of clients
would no be a good match? Consider age, gender, culture, race, sexuality,
religion/spirituality, and the severity of substance abuse. Include other
evaluation criteria for differential treatment.
Predict how self-help groups are
evolving over time. How can technology be used to supplement and/or replace
face-to-face support groups?
Appraise the effect on the group
experience when involuntary clients are present. Include the effect to
treatment, counseling, and collaboration.
Recommend several ways to overcome
resistance. How may technology be used to overcome resistance to treatment?
Include collaboration issues involved in the treatment of involuntary clients
using technology.
“I think the most problem I
have with all of this is the use of collaboration, so if you could explain a
bit more with this, that would be great.”
