Slide 1 Introduction

For the presentation, the group selected is adult survivors of physical abuse

The primary reason for selecting this group is because of the high prevalence of physical abuse

survivors who need support today

The presentation will explore the population that would be serving, which includes individuals of

different cultural backgrounds

The group will have ten sessions a week

The number of participants will be 10 per group

The primary goal of the counseling groups is to provide a safe space for individuals to develop

coping skills, promote healing as well as share their experiences

The theoretical approaches include trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy

The screening questions that will be explored in the presentation will aid in examining the group

members' sustainability

First, I would like to welcome you to this presentation which will focus primarily on designing a

counseling group for adult survivors of abuse. The primary reason for selecting this group is

because of the high prevalence of physical abuse survivors who need support today.

Furthermore, the presentation will explore the population serving, including individuals of

different cultural backgrounds. Moreover, this group will have ten sessions a week. The number

of participants will be 10 per group. In addition, the primary goal of the counseling groups is to

provide a safe space for individuals to develop coping skills, promote healing, and share their
experiences. On the other hand, the theoretical approaches include diverse approaches, such as

trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. The screening questions that will be explored in the

presentation will aid in examining the group members' sustainability.

Slide 2 group type

The group selected is adult survivors of physical abuse

Abuse is regarded as emotional or physical nonconsensual harm that is perpetrated on a group or

a person

Reports suggest that one in four women and one in nine men often encounter physical abuse

from their partner ‌(NCADV, 2011)

The primary reason for selecting survivors of abuse is that the experience has a long-lasting

negative impact on their physical and mental health

Group counseling can be instrumental in providing a supportive setting for growth and healing

Abuse is defined as emotional or physical nonconsensual harm perpetrated on a group or an

individual. With this said, this group is designed primarily to provide support to individuals who

have encountered abuse in their lives. Sadly, the report suggests that one in four women and one

in nine men often encounter physical abuse from their partner. One of the primary reasons for

selecting survivors of abuse is that the experience has a long-lasting negative impact on their

physical and mental health (NCADV, 2011). Thus, Group counseling can be instrumental in

providing a supportive setting for growth and healing.

Slide 3 population serving

This group will serve adult physical abuse survivors of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds

The cultural consideration that will be taken into consideration is the effect of culture on a

person's experience of abuse as well as healing from trauma

Some of the special group who will be considered is disabled persons and immigrants

Another special group is individuals belonging to the LGBTQ community

The group is designed to serve individuals of different cultural backgrounds. In any setting,

cultural considerations should be taken into account hence. The cultural consideration that will

be taken into consideration is the effect of culture on a person's experience of abuse as well as

healing from trauma. In the Group, some of the special groups who will be considered are

disabled persons, immigrants, and individuals belonging to the LGBTQ community.

Slide 4 number of participants and session

The group will have up to ten participants

the group will have ten weekly sessions

the length of the session will be ninety minutes

The length of sessions and the number of sessions are picked primarily based on evidence-

based practice and research that have demonstrated that therapy is often productive when it is
merged into the client's lifestyle. It is important to note that the Adult Survivors of physical abuse

groups will comprise up to ten participants. Besides, the group will have ten weekly sessions,

and the session will be ninety minutes long. It is important to note that the length of sessions and

the number of sessions are picked primarily based on evidence-based practice and research that

have demonstrated that therapy is often more productive when incorporated into the client's

lifestyle.

Slide 5 goal of the counseling group

The group will have a number of counseling group goals and specific goals

The goals of the counseling group are to provide aid and develop coping skills for the survivors

To promote healing among members

To provide space for individuals to share their experiences

First and foremost, it is essential to note that the group will have a number of counseling group

goals and specific goals. First and foremost, the goal of the counseling group is to provide aid

and develop coping skills for the survivors. To add to this, another goal of the group is to

promote healing amongst members. Finally, another goal of the adult abuse survivors' group is to

provide space for individuals to share their experiences

Slide 6 specific goals

One of the primary specific groups of the group is to provide an environment where the survivors

feel supported

To foster the development of trust and healthy relationships with other people via group therapy

To allow the survivors to share their emotions and thoughts in a nonjudgmental background

To foster coping skills, including emotional regulation and mindfulness, which can effectively

manage distress

To offer psychoeducation programs that will explore trauma related to abuse and the effect on

mental health, which is common in many survivors

One of the primary specific groups of the group is to provide an environment where the survivors

feel supported. Another goal is to foster the development of trust and healthy relationships with

other people via group therapy. Furthermore, the group aims to allow the survivors to share their

emotions and thoughts in a nonjudgmental background. Moreover, another group goal is to foster

coping skills, including emotional regulation and mindfulness, which can effectively manage

distress. The final goal of the group is to offer psychoeducation programs that will explore

trauma related to abuse and its effect on mental health, which is common in many survivors.

Slide 7 theoretical approach

In the group, the theoretical approach that will be utilized in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral

therapy
The primary reason for picking this approach is that it is evidenced based, and it has

demonstrated its efficacy in assisting adolescents, children, and adults who have experienced

trauma-related events, including abuse

The approach can aid in addressing the common trauma-related symptoms, such as mental health

problems, that survivors often experience

One of the key benefits of this theoretical approach is that it can effectively lower symptoms of

PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

In the group, the theoretical approach will be utilized in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral

therapy. The primary reason for picking this approach is that it is evidence-based and has

demonstrated its efficacy in assisting adolescents, children, and adults who have experienced

trauma-related events, including abuse. Moreover, the approach can aid in addressing the

common trauma-related symptoms, such as mental health problems that survivors often

experience (Cohen, J. A., & Mannarino, 2015). On the other hand, one of the critical benefits of

this theoretical approach is that it can effectively lower symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and

depression.

Slide 12 person-centered therapy

Another theoretical approach is person-centered therapy

It often focuses on the customer's subjective encounters in order to empower them to take a role

in the healing process

In this therapy, the client is often needed to be actively involved in the therapy session

The counselor often provides a supportive and safe environment for individuals to explore their

experiences and emotions (Renger, 2021)

One of the most important things in this approach is the therapeutic relationship

Reports indicate that persons centered therapy can effectively aid in managing trauma,

depression, and anxiety.

Another theoretical approach is person-centered therapy. Person-centered therapy is a non-

directive approach that requires the client to take an active role in the therapy. It is important to

note that It often focuses on the customer's subjective encounters in order to empower them to

take a role in the healing process. Besides, in this therapy, the client must be actively involved in

the session ‌(Renger, 2021). Moreover, the counselor often provides a supportive and safe

environment for individuals to explore their experiences and emotions. One of the most

important things in this approach is the therapeutic relationship. Finally, reports indicate that

persons centered therapy can effectively aid in managing trauma, depression, and anxiety.

Slide 13 dialectical behavior therapy

To add to the previously mentioned theoretical approach, another approach is dialectical behavior

therapy

It is a cognitive-behavioral strategy that often emphasizes on integration of change and

acceptance strategies
The approach was first developed to aid in the management of personality disorder (Linehan and

Wilks, 2015)

However, it is has shown that it can aid in the management of mental conditions that are trauma

related

Another approach is dialectical behavior therapy to add to the previously mentioned theoretical

approach. It is a cognitive-behavioral strategy that often emphasizes integrating change and

acceptance strategies (Linehan and Wilks, 2015). Furthermore, The approach was first developed

to aid in managing personality disorders. However, it has shown that it can aid in managing

mental conditions that are trauma related.

Slide 14

Dialectical behavior therapy has demonstrated its efficacy since it touches on diverse training

skill

These include distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness

Another skill that the cognitive approach utilizes includes emotional regulation, which is

instrumental in the management of mental conditions (Linehan and Wilks, 2015)

Finally, Dialectical behavior therapy has shown that it is effective in the management of mental

conditions that arise from trauma since it encompasses phone coaching and individuals therapy

sessions during a crisis

Dialectical behavior therapy has demonstrated its efficacy since it touches on diverse training

skills. These include distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness. Another skill that the

cognitive approach utilizes includes emotional regulation, which is instrumental in managing

mental conditions (Linehan and Wilks, 2015). Finally, Dialectical behavior therapy has shown

that it is effective in the management of mental conditions that arise from trauma since it

encompasses phone coaching and individuals therapy sessions during a crisis

Slide 15 ethical considerations

These groups must uphold the ethical principles that guide professional organizations

The member should seek guidance from the National Association of Workers or the American

Counseling Association to ensure that they adhere to the ethical principles in the professional

setting

The leaders must explicitly set the limits of confidentiality in the group

The group members must treat one another with dignity and respect (‌Smith, 2003)

No one should be discriminated against based on their gender identity, race, religious affiliation,

or sexual orientation

The group must uphold the ethical principles that guide professional organizations. Besides, the

member should seek guidance from the National Association of Workers or the American

Counseling Association to ensure they adhere to the ethical principles in the professional setting.

Furthermore, the leaders must explicitly set the limits of confidentiality in the group. To add to

this, The group members must treat one another with dignity and respect (‌Smith, 2003). Lastly,
No one should be discriminated against based on gender identity, race, religious affiliation, or

sexual orientation.

Slide 8 ethical consideration

In the group, the ethical consideration includes informed consent, cultural competence, and

confidentiality.

First, information that any group member will be sharing will be kept confidential

Confidentiality in the group is instrumental since it promotes loyalty, confidence, and trust

Informed consent is another important ethical consideration where the members will be told

about the nature of the adult abuse survivors' group.

At the same time, the members will be educated on the benefits and risks of participating in the

group

Another thing that they will be informed of is their rights as members of the groups (‌Smith,

2003).

The final ethical consideration is cultural competence, where the members will be informed

about respecting other people's cultures as well as being sensitive since individuals will come

from diverse cultural backgrounds.

The group's ethical consideration includes informed consent, cultural competence, and

confidentiality. First, information that any group member will be sharing will be kept
confidential. On the other hand, it is essential to note that confidentiality in the group is

instrumental since it promotes loyalty, confidence, and trust. Furthermore, informed consent is

another important ethical consideration where the members will be told about the nature of the

adult abuse survivors' group. At the same time, the members will be educated on the benefits and

risks of participating in the group. Another thing that they will be informed of is their rights as

members of the groups (‌Smith, 2003). The final ethical consideration is cultural competence,

where the members will be informed about respecting other people's cultures as well as being

sensitive since individuals will come from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Slide 9 screening questions

The screening questions are a set of questions that aid in assessing the potential group members'

sustainability

Diverse questions will be utilized to examine the group members' sustainability

Are you presently attending a therapy session

Have you encountered self-harming and suicidal thoughts

Are you cable of attending all the ten sessions

Do you feel uncomfortable sharing your abuse encounters in a group

Are you committed to practicing coping strategies and complementing provided homework in

the group
A number of screening questions will be utilized to examine the potential group members'

sustainability. Other questions will be utilized to examine the history of mental health problems

and the patient's sustainability in the group. Further, demographic questions include the

member's name, age, sexual orientation, gender, and first language. Moreover, diverse questions

will be utilized to examine the group members' sustainability. Some of the questions include Are

you presently attending therapy sessions? Have you encountered self-harming and suicidal

thoughts?? Are you cable of attending all ten sessions? Do you feel uncomfortable sharing your

abuse encounters in a group? And Finally, Are you committed to practicing coping strategies and

complementing provided homework in the group?

Slide 10 screening questions

This set of questions will be utilized to explore the participant's history of abuse.

These questions include

Have you ever experienced physical abuse in the past

Have you recently encountered traumatic events

do you have any prescribed mental health medications

do you have any physical condition that can impact your participation in the group

what are your concerns about participating in the group

In these sections, the screening questions will explore the potential member's past experience

with abuse as well as any recent traumatic event. This involves asking the member about abuse

experiences as well as any recent traumatic events. On the other hand, the section will explore

the member's physical and mental health as well as if they are using any medication since it can

impact their participation in the group.

Slide 11 screening questions

Have been diagnosed or hospitalized because of mental condition

Have been diagnosed with a personality disorder

Have been involved in legal processing linked to violence and abuse

Did you experience any crises recently

Have you abused any drug

The screening questions will explore whether the participant has been diagnosed with personality

disorder and, at the same time, if they have experienced any crisis situation lately. It is important

to examine the history of legal proceedings linked with violence or abuse as well as the history

of substance use.

Slide 16 conclusion

This presentation explores adult survivors of physical violence abuse

The group provides a supportive and safe space where survivors can develop coping skills and

share their encounters

The presentation explores diverse theoretical approaches, including trauma-focused cognitive

behavioral therapy

Some of the ethical considerations that were demonstrated include confidentiality and informed

consent

A number of screening questions were shown in the presentation. '

These screening questions examine the member's suitability.

First and foremost, this presentation explores adult survivors of physical violence abuse. Besides,

the group provides a supportive and safe space where survivors can develop coping skills and

share their encounters. Furthermore, the presentation explores diverse theoretical approaches,

including trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. Some of the ethical considerations that

were demonstrated include confidentiality and informed consent. On the other hand, A number of

screening questions were shown in the presentation. It is important to note that these screening

questions examine the member's suitability.

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