Several area agencies and hospitals have decided to sponsor a nurses' support group, and you have been hired to facilitate the group
When considering the topics to discuss at the first meeting, you are aware that for a support group to be most effective in meeting its goal, members must agree about which of the following? a. clear leadership
b. generating solutions
c. compassionate listening
d. venting frustrations
C
For support a group to be effective in meeting its goal, members must agree on compassionate listening. When nurses join together to develop formal or informal support groups, one of the simplest tasks is to listen to their colleagues with an open heart. The act of intentional listening can make all the difference during a difficult time.
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